Kirchen und Kapellen am Wolfgangsee

Historic Churches and Chapels

This collection highlights the sacred architecture of the Salzkammergut, ranging from the late Baroque parish church in Strobl to the secluded, rock-hewn Falkensteinkirchlein. These sites document centuries of religious tradition around Lake Wolfgang and Lake Attersee, including 20th-century Protestant structures and traditional Calvary chapels. The selection includes significant pilgrimage stops along the historic trail between St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang, featuring unique architectural elements and ties to the region’s cultural history.

Historic Churches and Chapels — Karte

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A

Pfarrkirche zum Hl. Sigismund

A late Baroque Catholic church completed in 1761. It features a distinctive onion dome and serves as the primary place of worship for the Strobl community.

B

Pfarrkirche St.Gilgen

A Baroque parish church with historical links to the Mozart family; the composer's grandfather worked in this parish and his mother was born in the neighboring house.

C

Falkensteinkirchlein

A 17th-century pilgrimage chapel built directly into the rock face of the Falkenstein cliff, marking the traditional site where Saint Wolfgang lived as a hermit.

D

Pfarrkirche Unterach

Dedicated to St. Bartholomew, this church features Gothic foundations with later Baroque modifications and sits prominently near the southern shores of Lake Attersee.

E

Evangelische Friedenskiirche

A modern Protestant church consecrated in 1959, known for its simple architecture and role as a 'Peace Church' for the local Lutheran congregation.

F

St. Konrad Kirche

A Catholic church located in St. Wolfgang, serving as a secondary place of worship within the local parish.

G

Kalvarienbergkapelle

A traditional Calvary chapel situated on a hill overlooking St. Wolfgang, marking the end of a Stations of the Cross path.

H

Schafkapelle

A small votive chapel located along the historic pilgrimage path crossing the Falkenstein ridge between St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang.