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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

Pfarrkirche Öblarn

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

Kath. Filialkirche Stein an der Enns

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

Bürgerspitalskirche Hl. Geist

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

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.

Evang. Pfarrkirche A.B. Jesus-Kirche

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

Wegkapelle Hugo-Cordignano-Promenade

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

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.

Mariensäule

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

Maria Rosenkranzkönigin

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

Evangelische Christuskirche

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