--- title: Falkenstein church url: "https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010230/falkenstein-church.html" description: Falkenstein church with four chapels in the east and stations of the cross and a chapel in the West - between St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen in the municipality of St. Gilgen. date: 2014-07-29 modified: 2026-06-10 --- # Falkenstein church Falkenstein Church ==================== St. Gilgen, Salzburg, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212869/7E52681C797CABB512F8CACDF27DC0D12460FB8AB56934B7023CC5215DFAD8CD/falkenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212870/5D3230AA0FD18FA5F480937F5491D75F9794DFEE67D3D8A339F0067F813B3997/pilgern.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212871/DABCC3BDDC65B1A97358346196DAF82049467B7E3B630913ED73AF5968B2F1E9/falkensteinkirche.jpg) © Open copyright © Mirja Geh Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein church in St Gilgen: The picture shows an idyllic landscape with a small white church surrounded by densely overgrown trees and rocks. Two hikers can be seen on a path leading to the church.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212869/7E52681C797CABB512F8CACDF27DC0D12460FB8AB56934B7023CC5215DFAD8CD/falkenstein.jpg "© Mirja Geh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212869/7E52681C797CABB512F8CACDF27DC0D12460FB8AB56934B7023CC5215DFAD8CD/falkenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Mirja Geh Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein church in St Gilgen: The picture shows a young woman in a cave. She is smiling and touching the rocky wall. The darkness of the cave can be seen in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212870/5D3230AA0FD18FA5F480937F5491D75F9794DFEE67D3D8A339F0067F813B3997/pilgern.jpg "© Mirja Geh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212870/5D3230AA0FD18FA5F480937F5491D75F9794DFEE67D3D8A339F0067F813B3997/pilgern.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG/MirjaGeh Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein church in St Gilgen: The picture shows a picturesque building situated in a green, wooded valley. The white building with bell tower stands by a small lake that reflects the surroundings.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212871/DABCC3BDDC65B1A97358346196DAF82049467B7E3B630913ED73AF5968B2F1E9/falkensteinkirche.jpg "© WTG/MirjaGeh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212871/DABCC3BDDC65B1A97358346196DAF82049467B7E3B630913ED73AF5968B2F1E9/falkensteinkirche.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG/MirjaGeh Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein church in St. Gilgen: The picture shows a wooded place with a traditional building on a hill. In the foreground there is a sign with text that appears to be addressing hikers on a path. Two people can be seen on this path in the background, exploring the place.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212872/1D7CF61B995E2FCF1863208B94E867C185491C5A0BEEFD77D57F68B4197D0768/falkensteinkirche.jpg "© WTG/MirjaGeh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212872/1D7CF61B995E2FCF1863208B94E867C185491C5A0BEEFD77D57F68B4197D0768/falkensteinkirche.jpg) © Open copyright © Rosi Bruckbacher Close copyright [ ![If you manage to ring the bell 3 times in one go](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212873/46FBC8BB8B2E74226F85B05D626FF647C5952F5EB2717BE161D68FDB5CD4FC84/wunschglocke-falkenstein.jpg "© Rosi Bruckbacher") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212873/46FBC8BB8B2E74226F85B05D626FF647C5952F5EB2717BE161D68FDB5CD4FC84/wunschglocke-falkenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212874/5B5EF56E68C2573D3EFA2CC8EFAAEB5B538A048EDF92D026B06554EB97D57C27/falkensteinkirche.jpg "© WTG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212874/5B5EF56E68C2573D3EFA2CC8EFAAEB5B538A048EDF92D026B06554EB97D57C27/falkensteinkirche.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212875/1E2DFAD2EC9A3EFD5C3ABF4057EA4941ECC6726634D6755EF8A4BE7B9C84ADA4/falkensteinkirche.jpg "© WTG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212875/1E2DFAD2EC9A3EFD5C3ABF4057EA4941ECC6726634D6755EF8A4BE7B9C84ADA4/falkensteinkirche.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212876/E3BB77EE58B2877EE8A22797C8A14EF10B6E121A1FC202CA40ECE6CE24D6F4E0/falkensteinkirche.jpg "© WTG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212876/E3BB77EE58B2877EE8A22797C8A14EF10B6E121A1FC202CA40ECE6CE24D6F4E0/falkensteinkirche.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212877/C764B7595B6B769314B21C64F2E22D35084A14563E203BD378EB7B172C04373F/falkensteinkirche.jpg "© WTG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212877/C764B7595B6B769314B21C64F2E22D35084A14563E203BD378EB7B172C04373F/falkensteinkirche.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212878/E6EDEDAB251C2809F6E64763EE2111B82A891578170937EBEBEBF92CED25B4DA/falkensteinkirche.jpg "© WTG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212878/E6EDEDAB251C2809F6E64763EE2111B82A891578170937EBEBEBF92CED25B4DA/falkensteinkirche.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Falkenstein 5340 St. Gilgen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Falkenstein%2C%205340%20St.%20Gilgen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Falkenstein%2C%205340%20St.%20Gilgen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.760379&lon=13.399541&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Falkenstein church with four chapels in the east and stations of the cross and a chapel in the West - between St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen in the municipality of St. Gilgen. Culturally significant natural sanctuary with spring, cave, trace stone and rock carvings (crosses). The eastern chapels are reminiscent of events in the Wolfgang legend (awakening of a spring, imprinting of body traces, axe throwing). Like the church, they are associated with many legends. Pilgrims' customs, some of which are still practised today (carrying stones, echo call, crawling through the stone cave, washing the eyes, turning an old cult stone, sitting on the boulder). An important place of worship that is often described in science and still attracts many pilgrims today. Earth rays and a clockwise rotating spring are confirmed by all dowsers and commuters. The age of the cultic significance of the Falkenstein is unknown. It probably dates back to pre-Christian times. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Falkenstein Church** Falkenstein 5340 St. Gilgen Phone [ +43 6227 2224 ](tel:+4362272224) E-Mail [pfarre.stgilgen@pfarre.kirchen.net](#mailto) --- **Contact person** Pfarre St. Gilgen --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - opened daily [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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