Tips for families on December 24
Shorten the wait for the Christ Child with your family with the following leisure activities in St. Pölten!
On the morning of 24 December, many households are a hive of activity: The Christmas tree is being decorated, the festive meal is being prepared and the final touches are being made for a magical Christmas Eve. For children, however, the wait for presents can be quite long. How about one of the many great leisure activities in St. Pölten to spend the hours until the evening in a relaxed and entertaining way? Here are our best tips:
Creative highlights: Crafting for Christmas
Christmas crafts at Spaceland (Traisenpark)
- 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
- Dr.-Adolf-Schärf-Straße 5-9
- Children can make wonderful Christmas decorations or presents while their parents decorate the tree or do some last-minute shopping.
- Info: www.traisenpark.at | +43 2742 3483160
Christmas crafts at the Museum of Lower Austria
- 09:00 to 13:00
- Cultural District 5
- Be creative and collect exciting impressions in the museum at the same time - a great start to Christmas Eve!
- Info: www.museumnoe.at | +43 2742 90 80 90
Sporty and active: burn off some energy before giving presents
Ice skating on the Naturfreunde ice rink
- 09:00 to 14:00
- Dr.-Mical-Gasse 4
- Perfect for children who want to let off steam before the evening. A great way to enjoy some time in the fresh air.
- Info: www.st-poelten.naturfreunde.at | +43 664 3632836
Swimming in the Aquacity
- 09:00 to 15:00
- Schießstattring 15
- Fun in the water for the whole family - and then back home relaxed for the festivities.
- Info: www.st-poelten.gv.at | +43 2742 333 2525
- Entertaining programme: cinema, theatre and circus
Christmas puppet show in Traisenpark
- From 11:00 a.m.
- Dr.-Adolf-Schärf-Straße 5-9
- A heart-warming puppet theatre for the little ones - perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.
- Info: www.traisenpark.at | +43 2742 3483160
Christmas circus in the Kopal business park
- From 11:00 am
- Kopal Business Park
- Spectacular artistry and magical entertainment - a highlight for the whole family.
- Info: www.circusalexkaiser.at | +43 660 15 99 980
Children's and family films at the Hollywood Megaplex
- 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Engelbert-Laimer-Straße 1
- Relaxed hours with Christmas stories on the big screen.
- Info: www.megaplex.at | +43 2742 288
Children's films at Cinema Paradiso
- 09:45 am to 3:00 pm
- Town Hall Square 14
- Another opportunity to go to the cinema together and build up anticipation.
- Info: www.cinema-paradiso.at | +43 2742 21 400
Contemplative finale
Children's nativity celebration with nativity play in St. Pölten Cathedral
- 16:00 to 17:00
- Cathedral Square 1
- An atmospheric moment to end the day with a lovingly staged Christmas story.
- Info: www.dompfarre-stpoelten.at | +43 2742 353 402
Whether creative, sporty or cosy - these offers make 24 December a special experience for children and parents. Try it out and start the day relaxed and full of anticipation!