Dachsteinmassief

Religieuze bezienswaardigheden in het Dachsteinmassief

Dachstein's Sacred Sites

Explore the diverse religious architecture of the Dachstein region, featuring landmarks that range from the 12th-century Romanesque frescoes of Johanneskapelle in Pürgg to the high-altitude Friedenskircherl perched at 1,898 meters on Stoderzinken. The list includes significant Roman Catholic parish churches in Bad Mitterndorf and Tauplitz, alongside Protestant sites like the Jesus-Kirche in Bad Aussee. These chapels, shrines, and churches reflect the deep spiritual heritage and historical craftsmanship found throughout the Enns Valley and the Styrian Salzkammergut.

Dachstein's Sacred Sites — Kaart

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Johanneskapelle

A Romanesque chapel on the Kalvarienberg in Pürgg, famous for its exceptionally preserved 12th-century frescoes, including the unique medieval depiction of a 'war between cats and mice'.

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Friedenskircherl

A small, non-denominational timber chapel built in 1902 on the Stoderzinken at 1,898 meters. It is a designated protected monument offering views across the Enns Valley.

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Pfarrkirche zur hl. Margareta

A Roman Catholic parish church in Bad Mitterndorf featuring a late Gothic choir and an 18th-century high altar, situated on an elevated position above the town center.

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Pfarrkirche hl. Georg

Located in Pürgg, this Romanesque church is known as the 'Crib of Styria.' It houses significant medieval wall paintings and a Baroque interior.

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Pfarrkirche Öblarn

A Catholic parish church in the center of Öblarn, characterized by its Baroque architecture and historical significance within the local community.

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Kath. Filialkirche Stein an der Enns

A protected historical subsidiary church located in Stein an der Enns within the Sölk municipality.

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Bürgerspitalskirche Hl. Geist

A historical church in Bad Aussee that was originally part of a medieval hospital complex, now listed as a protected monument.

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Pfarrkirche Hl. Kreuz

The Roman Catholic parish church of Tauplitz, located in the village center and serving as a focal point for the local alpine parish.

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Evang. Pfarrkirche A.B. Jesus-Kirche

A Lutheran church in Bad Aussee, representing the Protestant community (Augsburg Confession) in the Styrian Salzkammergut.

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Wegkapelle Hugo-Cordignano-Promenade

A small wayside chapel situated along the Hugo-Cordignano-Promenade in Bad Aussee.

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Rundkapelle Blutschwitz/Ölberg-Kapelle

A circular Roman Catholic chapel in Bad Aussee, also known as the Ölberg-Kapelle, dedicated to the Agony in the Garden.

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Mariensäule

A traditional religious shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary, located in the Sölk region.

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Maria Rosenkranzkönigin

A Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, located in the mountain landscape of Michaelerberg-Pruggern.

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Evangelische Christuskirche

A Protestant church serving the Lutheran congregation in the Gröbming area.