--- title: "Pfarrkirche Engelhartszell \"Mariä Himmelfahrt\"" url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400976/pfarrkirche-engelhartszell-mariae-himmelfahrt.html" description: The diocese of Engelhartszell is documented for the first time in 1214 und 1227. It can be assumed that at this time a church already existed. date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Pfarrkirche Engelhartszell "Mariä Himmelfahrt" Pfarrkirche Engelhartszell "Mariä Himmelfahrt" ================================================ Engelhartszell, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204601/E40A67BAE4FAF1690E5BC6EEC70692E77B4C20724AFE9FEF048A8C1A58B7F81F/03-ostern-in-der-marktkirche-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204602/36928FF3A4B61A0314622AB9A8A92A60B39C30AB26A62CC8A36B350CAC45DE09/marktkirche-engelhartszell.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204603/B45919F962D49A9AAA000DF3E7731A716EBFF5F65F1303CA5C686B30FF210248/marktkirche-engelhartszell.jpg) © Open copyright © Wundsam Close copyright [ ![Engelhartszell parish church "Mariä Himmelfahrt" in Engelhartszell: An imposing building with a striking tower, surrounded by trees and mountains. The building has a main building and several wings with a red roof. There is a car park with several vehicles in front of the building. The architecture is traditional and rustic.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204601/E40A67BAE4FAF1690E5BC6EEC70692E77B4C20724AFE9FEF048A8C1A58B7F81F/03-ostern-in-der-marktkirche-jpg.jpg "© Wundsam") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204601/E40A67BAE4FAF1690E5BC6EEC70692E77B4C20724AFE9FEF048A8C1A58B7F81F/03-ostern-in-der-marktkirche-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Kranzmayr Close copyright [ ![Engelhartszell parish church "Mariä Himmelfahrt" in Engelhartszell: A church with a higher tower with a copper dome rises above a village, nestled in a dense wooded area. The buildings and roofs of the village are in the traditional style, creating a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204602/36928FF3A4B61A0314622AB9A8A92A60B39C30AB26A62CC8A36B350CAC45DE09/marktkirche-engelhartszell.jpg "© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Kranzmayr") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204602/36928FF3A4B61A0314622AB9A8A92A60B39C30AB26A62CC8A36B350CAC45DE09/marktkirche-engelhartszell.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Kranzmayr Close copyright [ ![Engelhartszell parish church "Mariä Himmelfahrt" in Engelhartszell: An old church with a high, pointed tower and a gabled roof is located on a wooded hill. The façade of the church is brightly plastered and the roof is covered with shingles. The church is surrounded by lush vegetation with trees and shrubs.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204603/B45919F962D49A9AAA000DF3E7731A716EBFF5F65F1303CA5C686B30FF210248/marktkirche-engelhartszell.jpg "© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Kranzmayr") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204603/B45919F962D49A9AAA000DF3E7731A716EBFF5F65F1303CA5C686B30FF210248/marktkirche-engelhartszell.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Kirchenplatz 1 4090 Engelhartszell [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchenplatz%201%2C%204090%20Engelhartszell "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchenplatz%201%2C%204090%20Engelhartszell "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.5049&lon=13.7319&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The diocese of Engelhartszell is documented for the first time in 1214 und 1227. It can be assumed that at this time a church already existed. The beautiful parish church of Engelhartszell lies on a rock in the town centre and can be accessed from the market place with 62 steps. The church offers a worth seeing baroque interior. A unique feature is hidden in the triumphal arch to the Altar: Behind the statue of the Saint John you can see a rectangular deepening – the mount for a rood screen! During the middle age the altar room was only accessible for clergy and thus, was separated by a richly ornamented wall – the rood screen or in German “Lettner” – from the worldly nave. In this parish church a crucifix group used to be situated before the rood screen, which can be still seen on the outer wall above the main entrance. After the Council of Trent in the 16th century these barriers were removed from most churches and the high altars, which were visible for everyone, were installed. To the history: From 1459 to 1503: A marble panel in presbytery and a civil emblem at the southern entry document that in 1459 the chancel and in 1503 the nave was constructed. On 12th August in 1509 the gothic market church was consecrated by the Bishop Urban from Passau. In 1764 the church was artistically redesigned in the baroque style by the Tyrolean sculptor Joseph Deutschmann. Also the gothic spire was replaced by an onion-shaped baroque steeple. Old gravestones on the outer walls display the historical importance of the market town. Constructed on a rock in the centre of town, the Parish church, visible from far way, dominates the image of Engelhartszell. From the market place 62 steps lead up to a round tour with a fantastic view over the town. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Pfarrkirche Engelhartszell "Mariä Himmelfahrt"** Kirchenplatz 1 4090 Engelhartszell Phone +43 7718 7265Show no. mobile +43 699 10602330 E-Mail [pfarre.engelhartszell@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.engelhartszell.at/system/web/ge…](http://www.engelhartszell.at/system/web/gelbeseite.aspx?detailonr=217507785 "New window") http://www.engelhartszell.at/system/web/gelbeseite.aspx?detailonr=217507785 --- **Contact person** Mrs Pfarrsekretärin Helga Stuhlberger Kirchenplatz 1 4090 Engelhartszell Phone +43 7718 7265Show no. mobile +43 699 10602330 E-Mail [pfarre.engelhartszell@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.engelhartszell.at/system/web/gelbeseite.aspx?detailonr=217507785](http://www.engelhartszell.at/system/web/gelbeseite.aspx?detailonr=217507785 "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - open to the public [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry **Payment methods** Cash payment [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. **Access**- ground level accessible [To the website](http://www.engelhartszell.at/system/web/gelbeseite.aspx?detailonr=217507785 "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")