Eferding Cathedral

The “Eferding Cathedral,” built in the Late Gothic style, was constructed between 1451 and 1505.
This imposing three-nave stepped-hall church, one of the most significant late-Gothic stepped-hall churches in Upper Austria, is dedicated to St. Hippolytus. The church captivates visitors with its net-ribbed vaults, Baroque side altars, a Baroque pulpit, and remarkable funerary monuments.

A spiritual site in Eferding is the twin spiral staircase in the town parish church.
Learn more about the spiritual sites in Eferding at https://www.dioezese-linz.at/pfarre/4502/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.