--- title: Pilgrimage Church of St. Wolfgang with important cultic stone sanctuary url: "https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010229/pilgrimage-church-of-st-wolfgang.html" description: Pilgrimage Church of St. Wolfgang with important cultic stone sanctuary date: 2014-07-29 modified: 2026-06-10 --- # Pilgrimage Church of St. Wolfgang with important cultic stone sanctuary Pilgrimage Church of St. Wolfgang =================================== St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212864/81E4589A88BCEA5899B6A1BB4CB0A45AAC05B235B3BFD42E84671980CCC65756/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212865/806DB93D6EB1855D38EED835EC70CF97CEFD1836755CB0702FD4970A9C7B90A4/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212866/9B83FD937BA038CAB72DAD632D9C07E9E93D7D8D037DB1C342100A4EF172058A/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg) © Open copyright © Mirja Geh Close copyright [ ![Pilgrimage church of St. Wolfgang in St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut: The picture shows a picturesque, historic village situated on a tranquil lake. The houses have a characteristic architectural design and the area is surrounded by mountains and vegetation, creating an idyllic atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212864/81E4589A88BCEA5899B6A1BB4CB0A45AAC05B235B3BFD42E84671980CCC65756/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg "© Mirja Geh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212864/81E4589A88BCEA5899B6A1BB4CB0A45AAC05B235B3BFD42E84671980CCC65756/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG/MirjaGeh Close copyright [ ![Pilgrimage church of St. Wolfgang in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows a picturesque landscape with a village on the shore of a lake. A church tower with characteristic architecture can be seen in the foreground and high mountains rise up in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212865/806DB93D6EB1855D38EED835EC70CF97CEFD1836755CB0702FD4970A9C7B90A4/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg "© WTG/MirjaGeh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212865/806DB93D6EB1855D38EED835EC70CF97CEFD1836755CB0702FD4970A9C7B90A4/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG/MirjaGeh Close copyright [ ![St Wolfgang's pilgrimage church in St Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows a historic building with expressive architecture. Two people in hiking gear climb up the stone steps, surrounded by flower pots and decorative elements.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212866/9B83FD937BA038CAB72DAD632D9C07E9E93D7D8D037DB1C342100A4EF172058A/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg "© WTG/MirjaGeh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212866/9B83FD937BA038CAB72DAD632D9C07E9E93D7D8D037DB1C342100A4EF172058A/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg) © Open copyright © Hoermandinger Close copyright [ ![Pilgrimage church of St Wolfgang](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212867/E0A8EA2FB27B804C3BBB8DB1C755F9346669A35FADE88A6A56A4A9AB7AF35B66/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg "© Hoermandinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212867/E0A8EA2FB27B804C3BBB8DB1C755F9346669A35FADE88A6A56A4A9AB7AF35B66/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB St. Wolfgang, TVB St. Wolfgang Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/433942/58C26897FE7DD862962E3405488518BA966443A6AF5C89C95AD0A94A29A9B6D0/der-wolfgangweg-c-tvb-st-wolgang-jpg.jpg "© TVB St. Wolfgang, TVB St. Wolfgang") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/433942/58C26897FE7DD862962E3405488518BA966443A6AF5C89C95AD0A94A29A9B6D0/der-wolfgangweg-c-tvb-st-wolgang-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB St. Wolfgang, TVB St. Wolfgang Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/433941/A05742BDE651A7ECDDFDE8DE0B0B67D26CBC233E72DCA21707CD19DFBB0A6579/michael-pacher-altar-c-tvb-st-wolfgang-jpg.jpg "© TVB St. Wolfgang, TVB St. Wolfgang") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/433941/A05742BDE651A7ECDDFDE8DE0B0B67D26CBC233E72DCA21707CD19DFBB0A6579/michael-pacher-altar-c-tvb-st-wolfgang-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG Close copyright [ ![Pilgrimage church of St Wolfgang in winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212868/3635E8541859849A36D7DD231C4E6A50B025833735F199F7A0E5AAAA0CA947AF/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang-im-winter.jpg "© WTG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212868/3635E8541859849A36D7DD231C4E6A50B025833735F199F7A0E5AAAA0CA947AF/wallfahrtskirche-st-wolfgang-im-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Zentrum 5360 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Zentrum%2C%205360%20St.%20Wolfgang%20im%20Salzkammergut "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Zentrum%2C%205360%20St.%20Wolfgang%20im%20Salzkammergut "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.737970495105138&lon=13.447582125663766&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Pilgrimage Church of St. Wolfgang with important cultic stone sanctuary Relics and votive images. Various legends describing the stay of St Wolfgang. World-famous and much-discussed place of worship. One of the most important places of pilgrimage in Europe, which still attracts many visitors today. Strong radiation in the centre of the church. Age of the place of worship unknown - probably pre-Christian. The church dates back to at least the 12th century. The stone shrine was overbuilt with a chapel in 1713. Next to the church is the Wolfgangbrunnen fountain, which has no cult tradition. LOCAL and CHURCH TOURS in ST. WOLFGANG **Tour** of the market: on the trail of the thousand-year-old history of St. Wolfgang with its sights and **guided** tour of the pilgrimage church, - the legendary place of activity of St. Wolfgang, - with the world-famous winged altar by Michael Pacher and other timeless art treasures. Guided tour of the church by our guide: € 3.00 per person but a minimum contribution of € 40.00 Guided tour of the church by your own guide: € 2.00 per person but a minimum contribution of € 30.00 For church visits without a guide: no costs **Information and contact**: Tel. 43 (0)664 53 42 054 or Wolfgangsee Information / Tourist Office Tel. 43(0)6136 8003-0 [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Pilgrimage Church of St. Wolfgang** Zentrum 5360 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut Phone [ +43 6138 2321 ](tel:+4361382321) E-Mail [pfarre.stwolfgang@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.dioezese-linz.at/stwolfgang](https://www.dioezese-linz.at/stwolfgang "New window") https://www.dioezese-linz.at/stwolfgang --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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