The nativity scenes at Christmas go back to St Francis of Asisi in the 13th century. Many churches in Austria have very elaborate, valuable and old pieces at display. This is a particularly beautiful one from Mariazell:
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Wow, this is amazing! Do you know the details – how big it is, who made it, how long it took? You may have spurred me on to an internet search later today! 😉
This is a manger in a private house in Mariazell. It is said to have been built in 18 winters by Bruno Habertheuer. It shows 12 scenes from the new will, with 130 movable figures.