Historic churches in High Tauern

Historic Churches and Chapels

Explore the religious heritage of the Hohe Tauern region through this collection of historic churches and chapels. The list features architectural landmarks ranging from the 11th-century foundations of Rangersdorf to the unique 'Divided Church' at Kreuzbichl, where a road passes through the building. These sites, including the prominent pilgrimage church in Heiligenblut and various late-Baroque chapels, showcase centuries of Alpine spiritual tradition and regional craftsmanship across Salzburg, Tyrol, and Carinthia.

Historic Churches and Chapels — Map

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Georgskirche

A Roman Catholic parish church and listed historical monument located in Goldegg im Pongau.

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Wahlfahrtskapelle Maria Elend

A listed pilgrimage chapel situated in the municipality of Lend.

C

Friedhofskapelle

A protected cemetery chapel and historical monument in Schwarzach im Pongau.

D

Pfarrkirche hl. Rupert

Roman Catholic parish church dedicated to St. Rupert, recognized as a protected monument in Lend.

E

Pfarrkirche hl. Laurentius

Parish church dedicated to St. Lawrence, part of the listed cultural heritage in Lend.

F

Pfarrkirche Schwarzach

Roman Catholic parish church in Schwarzach im Pongau, designated as a protected regional monument.

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Filialkirche hl. Andreas

Catholic church in the village of Rappersdorf, first documented in 1380 and dedicated to St. Andrew.

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Eggerkapelle

Also known as the Chapel of Mary of Good Counsel, this Roman Catholic site is located in Prägraten am Großvenediger.

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Herz-Jesu-Kapelle

A protected historical chapel located in the municipality of Prägraten am Großvenediger.

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Heiligen-Geist-Kapelle

Listed Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to the Holy Spirit, located in the Bichl district of Prägraten.

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Kapelle Mariahilf

Roman Catholic chapel situated in the municipality of Prägraten am Großvenediger.

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Heiliger Georg

Roman Catholic filial church dedicated to St. George in Kals am Großglockner.

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Gedächtniskapelle

Roman Catholic memorial chapel located in the Lesach district of Kals am Großglockner.

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Nepomukkapelle

Dedicated to St. John Nepomuk, this chapel is located in the Gries district of Virgen.

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Appolonia-Kapelle

Local chapel situated in the Niedermauern district of Virgen in East Tyrol.

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Antoniuskapelle

Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to St. Anthony, located in the main village of Virgen.

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Kapelle Mariahilf

Late Baroque Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to Mary Help of Christians, located in Rinderschinken.

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Kreuzbichlkapelle

A unique 'Divided Church' near Gmünd featuring a public road that passes directly through the structure between the altar and the nave.

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St. Vinzenz

Pilgrimage church in Heiligenblut am Großglockner, situated on a steep slope below the village center.

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Pfarrkirche Rangersdorf

Ancient parish church dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, with historical records dating back to the early 11th century.

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