The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Austria, Austria

December 12, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

As home to majestic mountains, opulent palaces, and high culture, Austria's attractions are classically sumptuous and enduring. But beyond the waltzes, the strudels, the alpine summits, and Habsburg architecture, its modern cities are proof of just how easily Austria combines the contemporary with the historic.
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1. Friedenskircherl

Aich 8966 Austria
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Friedenskircherl

2. St. Stephen's Cathedral

Stephansplatz 3, Vienna 1010 Austria +43 1 515523054 [email protected] http://www.stephanskirche.at
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4.5 based on 23,708 reviews

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Austria's most prominent national symbol, this magnificent cathedral is known for its intricately tiled roof and its nearly 500-foot-tall South Tower, which provides amazing views of the entire city.

Reviewed By Gangers_and_ash

The cathedral is beautiful - very grand and ornate with beautiful mouldings and gothic architecture. The detail in the carvings was extraordinary and the paintings were very beautiful. There are certain parts of the cathedral which are blocked off (the entire mid and front section) which does make the back part quite cramped with lots of people taking photographs. Be patient and you will get your turn! I’d recommend the catacombs tour (6 Euros each) - it was very interesting and the tour guide was extremely knowledgable, offering the tour in both German and English.

3. Salzburg Cathedral

Kapitelplatz 2, Salzburg 5020 Austria 43 662 8047 1860 [email protected] http://www.salzburger-dom.at/informationen/oeffnungszeiten/#.V2Kma-RJnIU
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4.5 based on 4,257 reviews

Salzburg Cathedral

This uniquely-designed cathedral was constructed in the early 17th century and was the site of Mozart's baptism in 1756.

Reviewed By atulk885

Excellent sight seeing if you visit old town in Salzburg, Amazing things and you can actually relive the lifestyle in Salzburg ancient times with the help of audio visual guide , recommended !!!

4. Peterskirche

Peterplatz, Vienna 1010 Austria +43 1 5336433 [email protected] http://www.peterskirche.at/st-peter/
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4.5 based on 4,089 reviews

Peterskirche

Reviewed By TwoWiseTravellers - Deeping St James, United Kingdom

This beautiful little church is just a few minutes walk from St Stephens Cathedral and well worth a visit. A note to anyone visiting, please respect that this is a place of worship. When we visited, there was a mass in progress and we were appalled that people (other tourists) were just walking in and talking loudly and taking photos and videos whilst the mass was in progress, even though there were plenty of signs asking you not to do this. The mass is not that long and if you are generally interested in the history and beauty of this church, it is worth waiting until the mass is finished, then you are able to explore and take photos to your hearts content.

5. Dom zu St. Jakob

Domplatz 6, Innsbruck 6020 Austria +43 512 583902 [email protected] http://www.innsbruck.info/infrastruktur/detail/infrastruktur/dom-zu-st-jakob-innsbruck.html
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4.5 based on 848 reviews

Dom zu St. Jakob

Reviewed By mmmmlp - Chennai (Madras), India

This is a romantic catholic cathedral in Innsbruck, Austria built to saint James. The interior of the cathedral is so beautifully designed and is a must visit place for admirers

6. Pfarre St. Wolfgang

Markt 18, St. Wolfgang 5360 Austria +49 6138 2321 [email protected] https://www.dioezese-linz.at/stwolfgang
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4.5 based on 331 reviews

Pfarre St. Wolfgang

7. Mariendom

Herrenstrasse 26, Linz 4020 Austria +43 732 946100 http://www.dioezese-linz.at/
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4.5 based on 451 reviews

Mariendom

Reviewed By wolfgangw396 - Zurich, Switzerland

Architecture and its furnishings - two organs, magnificent altar, magnificent pulpit, remarkable glass windows, etc. - it is rightly a wonderful landmark of the city of Linz. As it is sizewise the largest Gothic church in Austria, even bigger than the Stephansdom in Vienna, a definite must see. And take a while to enjoy the magnitude.

8. Basilika St. Michael

Kirchengasse 1, Mondsee 5310 Austria +43 6232 4166 http://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich/poi/401362/basilika-st-michael-mondsee.html
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4.5 based on 402 reviews

Basilika St. Michael

Reviewed By 983stevey - Silver Spring, United States

This is an amazing basilica! No need for any of publicity from the Sound of Music. However I believe this was featured in the movie! A great place to light a candle and say some prayers! Will definitely return here the next time we visit the area. Loved the religious piety shop! We acquired some Holy Water!

9. Seekirchl

Moserer Strasse, Seefeld in Tirol Austria
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4.5 based on 134 reviews

Seekirchl

Reviewed By TripMember03312015 - Cumbria, United Kingdom

having a walk round the olympian area and went in the church. It is just a small church but lovely. surrounded by a grassy area.

10. Pfarrkirche Traunkirchen

Klosterplatz 1, Traunkirchen 4801 Austria
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Pfarrkirche Traunkirchen

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