--- title: Eferding Cathedral url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401911/eferding-cathedral.html" description: "The \"Eferding Cathedral\" was built in the late Gothic style between 1451 and 1505.The mighty three-nave stepped church, which is one of the most important late Gothic stepped halls in Upper Austria, is dedicated to St Hippolytus. The church impresses with its ribbed vaults, baroque side altars, a baroque pulpit and remarkable funerary monuments.The twin spiral staircase in the parish church is a spiritual place in Eferding.More about the spiritual places in Eferding at www.dioezese-linz.at/dekanat/3207/wirindeinernaehe/spirituelleorte" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Eferding Cathedral Eferding Cathedral ==================== Eferding, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205986/634DCEACE2DD91AAC6EBBF4ADE2F8FA570353D7F4650EB56CCAE8C9BF3F00008/eferdinger-dom-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205985/CFA7298A9D0CBD87AD9B7EE88CA4C3138EABAB168B2D9D49E73D5E6FBB8E4E28/eferdinger-dom.jpg) [ ![Eferding parish church, Eferding Cathedral in Eferding: A multi-storey building with a high bell tower. The façade is light-coloured and built in the traditional architectural style. The roof is covered with red tiles. The building looks imposing and exudes a certain grandeur.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205986/634DCEACE2DD91AAC6EBBF4ADE2F8FA570353D7F4650EB56CCAE8C9BF3F00008/eferdinger-dom-jpg.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205986/634DCEACE2DD91AAC6EBBF4ADE2F8FA570353D7F4650EB56CCAE8C9BF3F00008/eferdinger-dom-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Tourismsu GmbH/Lindofrer Close copyright [ ![Eferding parish church, Eferding Cathedral in Eferding: A picturesque small town with traditional buildings and a church with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The roofs of the houses are covered with red tiles, giving the town a charming appearance. The surroundings are idyllic and peaceful.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205985/CFA7298A9D0CBD87AD9B7EE88CA4C3138EABAB168B2D9D49E73D5E6FBB8E4E28/eferdinger-dom.jpg "© WGD Tourismsu GmbH/Lindofrer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205985/CFA7298A9D0CBD87AD9B7EE88CA4C3138EABAB168B2D9D49E73D5E6FBB8E4E28/eferdinger-dom.jpg) 1. 2. Kirchenplatz 2 4070 Eferding [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchenplatz%202%2C%204070%20Eferding "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchenplatz%202%2C%204070%20Eferding "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.311924&lon=14.022659&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The "Eferding Cathedral" was built in the late Gothic style between 1451 and 1505. The mighty three-nave stepped church, which is one of the most important late Gothic stepped halls in Upper Austria, is dedicated to St Hippolytus. The church impresses with its ribbed vaults, baroque side altars, a baroque pulpit and remarkable funerary monuments. The twin spiral staircase in the parish church is a spiritual place in Eferding. More about the spiritual places in Eferding at www.dioezese-linz.at/dekanat/3207/wirindeinernaehe/spirituelleorte In 1142, the parish of Eferding was separated from Hartkirchen. In 1451, construction began on behalf of Count Johann II von Schaunberg. 1466 "Beginning of the Lankhaus" Further construction dates up to 1497 can be seen on the portals, the parting arches and the vault. In 1505, the building was completed in its current form, with the construction of the double-armed spiral staircase to the organ loft, which serves as a staircase to the choir, being a particular attraction. The local population also helped with the completion. Some servants and maids sacrificed their annual salary. The town experienced a great boom during this time. Most of the houses date from this period. There were 75 different trades. In 1606, the tower of the parish church was destroyed by lightning and rebuilt. The late Gothic building was baroqueised in many parts (side altars, pulpit, tower, sacristy) in the second half of the 17th century. The current neo-Gothic high altar dates back to 1890 and is a work from Ortisei in Val Gardena. **Guided tours are available by appointment. The church is open daily during the day, please be considerate when church services are taking place and wait until the end for the tour.** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Eferding Cathedral** Kirchenplatz 2 4070 Eferding Phone +43 7272 2241Show no. mobile +43 676 8776 Fax machine +43 7272 2241 - 30 E-Mail [pfarre.eferding@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.dioezese-linz.at/eferding](https://www.dioezese-linz.at/eferding "New window") https://www.dioezese-linz.at/eferding --- **Contact person** Katholisches Pfarramt --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ publicly accessible - always open (24/7) - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- **Service**- Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for couples **Other special suitabilities** Families, wheelchair users, senior citizens [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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