Churches & Cathedrals in Lower Austria, Austria 2023

Most reviewed Churches & Cathedrals in Lower Austria

4.5 Dürnstein Abbey (316 reviews) from $10.71
- Best seen from the Danube
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

The blue and white church tower of the former Monastery of the Augustinian Canons located by the river Danube is THE landmark of the Wachau Valley! The exhibition "Discovery of the Precious" invites you to contemplate “the good, the beautiful, the true”. See more..
4.5 Benediktinerstift Goettweig (235 reviews)
- Absolutely Stunning
Spent 2-3 hours Churches & Cathedrals

The abbey is absolutely fantastic. It is beautiful in its own right and the added feature of stunning views is a plus. We enjoyed a walk through the grounds and castle and had a very informative guide. My wife, a Catholic, was happy to receive communion in the abbey during a service going on at the time. They have a wonderful gift shop with a range of prices to purchase nice gifts and liquors, wines and foodstuffs. It was one of the highlights of our Danube River cruise. See more..
4.5 Heiligenkreuz Abbey (141 reviews)
- Visiting and Appreciating the Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

„Stift Heiligenkreuz“, which means the „Abbey of Heiligenkreuz“, is a beautiful and living Cistercian monastery, close to Vienna, the capital of Austria. Stift Heiligenkreuz is the second-oldest Cistercian monastery in the world and the oldest continuously active and inhabited one, now full of young vocations. In September 2007 it was blessed by an official visit by Pope Benedict XVI. Stift Heiligenkreuz, peacefully situated in the middle of the „Wienerwald“, the Vienna woods, is one of the most beautiful medieval monasteries in the world. It was founded in 1133 by St. Leopold III of the House of Babenberg. Currently the monastery has 105 members, 18 affiliated parishes and a Pontifical Theological Academy (founded 1802). Tour with audio guide: open daily; Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (last entry 10:30 a.m.), 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.) Sundays and public holidays: 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.) See more..
4.5 Basilika Maria Taferl (116 reviews)
- Queitness and the view.
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

I love this town. Small quiet beautiful. Take a walk around and visit Basilica to admire barock interior with magnificent organs. Look out from the courtyard of Basilica is breath taking the whole Valley and the river. See more..
4.0 Piaristenkirche (47 reviews)
- Climb up to Piaristenkirche
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

The view of the small town from the top is great. But the church is more admirable. The inner adornment will make you awe. The heavy carved high altar is designed in Baroque the figures were all gilded in gold and many more beautiful ornamentation. See more..
4.5 Dom Wiener Neustadt (43 reviews)
- Dominates the Area
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

We could see the spires and just walked a few blocks from our hotel to see this beautiful cathedral. Lots of young people relaxing in the shade. Unfortunately closed but got lots of pictures outside. See more..
4.0 Wehrkirche Mariae Himmelfahrt (42 reviews)
- Nice stop
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This is really a church with in a church. I found it a worthwhile stop. Very interesting local history. See more..
4.5 Wehrkirche St. Michael (30 reviews)
- Nice view
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Short Stopp for this church is nice. You can step up in the tower and have a nice view around. Entry is free. See more..
4.5 Die Kathedralkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt (28 reviews)
- Gilded splendor
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Through a small ordinary entrance off the busy cathedral square you enter this majestic place. High ceilings,masses of small chapels and lots of bright gilt decorations. The serenity of the place seeps into your soul whilst visiting, pushing aside the bussel of the close city. Take time to relax in here. The overall ornatenous of the place may not be everyone's taste but it's worth going in. See more..
4.5 Stift Seitenstetten (25 reviews)
- Nice monastery, also with a nice garden closeby
Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

The church and the Hofgarten, a nicely setup Baroque revival garden adjacent to the monastery are for free. The exhibition is full of paintings, also including modern art. If you do the exhibition you also have access to some of the rooms. I would recommend though to do the guided tour, which gives you additional access to the very nice library, as well as the marble hall among other places. My guide was a young lady, who is a student of the upper high school which is also housed in the monastery itself. Although this was her first tour of the monastery which she told me later on she did a nice engaging job. Although the monastery itself might not be as famous as Melk or Göttweig it feels for sure more welcoming. It is though a bit tough to reach by public transport, on Saturday I had to walk along small roads from the nearest train station, which is about 45 minutes out. The walk is nice, but still I would love Austria to put a bit more effort into decent bus connections, not only here but all over the countryside they seem to lack all of that, even in major tourist spots. See more..
4.0 Stadtpfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt (19 reviews)
- River cruise
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Visited and saw so many beautiful things, among them Melk. Breathtaking splendour and well worth a visit! See more..
4.0 Pfarre Krems St. Veit (18 reviews)
- Spectacular Gold Leafing And Art Work
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This cathedrial was completely renovated a couple years ago and the inside is just spectacular with the gold leafing and art work. If you are in Krems, it is a must see. The entrance is free. They do have a donation box (for coins which turns on the lights) to help cover the renovations, etc. See more..
4.5 Die St. Georgs-Kathedrale (16 reviews)
- Amazing
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Amazing cathedral not far from the city center, check on their website if they offer tours it is worth to see with a guide from the city See more..
4.0 Stift Geras (13 reviews)
- Impressive and enterprising
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Located in the center of the city of Geras, the monastery has been a fixed point in the Waldviertel landscape for over 850 years. Founded as early as 1153, the plant was built in the 18th century. redesigned in baroque style. Church, marble hall (designed by baroque painter Paul Troger), the imperial rooms are just some of the impressive rooms. See more..
4.5 Marienkirche (11 reviews)
- NIce location, interesting alt architecture
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

This Pfarrkirche MariaHimmelfahrt is originaly romanesque three-aisled basilica located on the terrace of Danube river. The aps is gothic. The basilica is surrouned by the cemetery. If you have a plan to visit former roman city Carnuntum, which is only several km to the West, a visit of this place complets your knowlwdge and impressions about this nice countryside of Austria. See more..
4.0 Franziskanerkirche Und Franziskanerkloster (11 reviews)
- wunderschön
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Die Franziskanerkirche am Rathausplatz in St.Pölten, macht den großen wunderbaren Platz um ein sehr schönes Gebäude reicher. See more..
4.5 Stift Neukloster (11 reviews)
- Cistercian Abbey
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

a historic landmark and still active monastery, very interesting altar, look for the grave of Leonora of Portugal See more..
4.5 Tullner Karner Beinhaus (10 reviews)
- Bones what boned
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

You will need to read the translations of German speaking visitors to understand the purpose of the bone house for now it is empty though open with some interesting murals inside the little text in English on the rock outside does little to enlighten the interested. You will find it just a few feet away from the back of the church. See more..
4.5 Zisterzienserstift Lilienfeld (9 reviews)
- Hidden gem
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Churches & Cathedrals

We took an afternoon to drive outside Vienna and decided to visit Lilienfeld. This Abbey is amazing. It costs 6€ to get an audioguide to the site. For once? the English version was robust, explicit, and complete. You get to visit the cloister, a chapel, a fountain, and the interior garden as well as the cathedral and several exterior sites. The stained glass is worth the visit even though there are many other wonderful parts (black marble in the cathedral). Take the drive! See more..
4.0 Minoritenkirche (9 reviews)
- Tulln an der Dunau,
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Nagyon szép hely, vallási kegyhely! Rend levő téren helyezkedik el, felújitott templom, csodálatos Barokk stilusában! See more..
4.0 Wallfahrtskirche Mariahilfberg (9 reviews)
- Angenehme und liebliche wanderung um den mariahilferberg
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ein netter lieblicher ort, guter und sehr bequemer wanderweg, auch für leute geeignet, die sich beim gehen etwas schwerer tun, belohnt wird man mit einer herrlichen aussicht auf den schneeberg und den blick ins klostertal See more..
4.5 Basilika Maria Dreieichen (7 reviews)
- sehr Geschichtsträchtig
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

Die Kirche ist natürlich an den speziellen Feiertagen voller Wallfahrer, ansonsten ein Ort der Ruhe und Besinnung. Hinter dem Altar sind noch die drei Baumstämme, welche dem Ort ihren Namen gaben, zu bewundern. auch die Deckenfresken und die Orgel - mit Uhr!! sind etwas Spezielles.Die Umgebung ist ohnedies sehr Geschichtsträchtig und lädt zu kurzen oder auch längeren Spaziergängen ein Für das leibliche Wohl sorgen Gasthäuser rund um die Kirche, " Zur Eiche " ist einer davon. Einen Ausflug wert ! See more..
5.0 Pfarrkirche St. Michael (7 reviews)
- Great church
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Very nice church at top of a very nice town of gumpoldskirchen. The chutch is nice both inside and out and the walk via the old street up is great. There is a little lake on the side and the whole town is about wineyards but due to covid all the heurigers with the local wines are closed. The church is from 1200 and dominates the town square and beside is a castle. See more..
4.0 Wallfahrtskirche Maria Laach (6 reviews)
- Lovely little church
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

We drove out to the Maria Laach as it was on our list of things to see while we were in the Lower Austria region staying in Linz. Lovely ride through the countryside and then you come upon the church on the hill. According to my research, the abbey area would be open at 10 am however we waited until at least 10:30 and no one showed up. We did go into the church which was quite beautiful but it would have been nice to see the entire place. See more..
5.0 Wallfahrtskirche und Passionistenkloster Maria Schutz (4 reviews)
- Bekannte Marien - Wallfahrtskirche
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Beeindruckendes Kirchenbauwerk. Wird von unzähligen Bus Touristen Gruppen besucht. Es gibt auch noch ein paar Mönche 'Passionisten' die dort Seelsorge und Seminare betreiben. In der Kirche findet man hinter dem Altar einen kleinen Brunnen des Wasser schon wundersame Dinge vollbracht haben sollen.
Wer den Semmering besucht sollte den Abstecher einplanen. See more..
4.5 Röm. Kath. Pfarre Bruck an der Leitha (4 reviews)
- Dominanta námestia
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Tento kostol pri bližšej návšteve Brucku určite neminiete. Je skutočne dominantou námestia a krásne sa vypína nad všetkými budovami. Vstup Vám ohľaduplní a milí občania bez problémov kedykoľvek umožnia. Odporúčam navštíviť. See more..
5.0 Pfarre Maria Gugging und Maria Lourdes Grotte im Wienerwald (4 reviews)
- Nice stop
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This is actually a pretty cool stop the architecture is interesting and the garden and landscaping refreshing. See more..
4.0 Stadtpfarrkirche - Pfarrkirche St. Stephan (4 reviews)
- Peaceful place
Churches & Cathedrals

It was nice, small church with a beautiful organ. The interior wasn't very ornate, but it was nice to go there and enjoy peaceful, quiet atmosphere. Next to the church there was the small ossuary. See more..
4.0 Pfarre St. Othmar (4 reviews)
- Big church
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Very big and nice church with a very nice outside area and great view on the aquaduct. Inside is big and was quite empty in the afternoon. Very close to the center of town. It is free to enter. See more..
4.5 Die Frauenbergstiege (4 reviews)
- Stiege zur Piaristenkirche
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
Eine bedeckte Stiege auf den Hügel, auf dem die Piaristenkirche steht - trotzdem nichts besonderes als Sehenswürdigkeit See more..
4.0 Burgerspitalkirche St. Philipp & Jakob (4 reviews)
- interessante Kirche
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

diese Kirche im Zentrum von Krems wurde schon 1470 gebaut - dazu gibt es eine interessante Geschichte See more..
4.0 Kartause Aggsbach (3 reviews)
- Sehr interessantes Museum, welches frei zugänglich ist.
Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Die Anlage der Kartause ist an isch schon sehenswert. Das Museum ist frei zugänglich und enthält interessante Objekte und Beschreibungen. Man erfährt auch viel über das Leben der Mönche und die Geschichte der Kartause. Die Kirche ist ebenfalls einen Besuch wert, man kann innehalten und sich besinnen.
Die Anlage der Kartause ist an isch schon sehenswert. Das Museum ist frei zugänglich und enthält interessante Objekte und Beschreibungen. Man erfährt auch viel über das Leben der Mönche und die Geschichte der Kartause. Die Kirche ist ebenfalls einen Besuch wert, man kann innehalten und sich besinnen. See more..
5.0 Martin Luther Kirche (3 reviews)
- Nette Kirche
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Die Martin-Luther-Kirche ist ein evangelisch-lutherisches Kirchengebäude in Hainburg an der Donau in Niederösterreich. Die Kirche wurde nach den Plänen des Architekten Wolf D. Prix (Coop Himmelb(l)au)errichtet und am 30. April 2011 eingeweiht. Die Martin-Luther-Kirche besteht aus einem Gottesdienstraum, einem Gemeindesaal, einem Glockenturm sowie Büro- bzw. Nutzräumen. See more..
3.5 Prämostratenserstift Geras (3 reviews)
- Im Vergleich eher matt
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Andere Klöster dieser Gegend sind besser auf Besucher eingerichtet, aber einen kurzen Abstecher ist es wert.
Andere Klöster dieser Gegend sind besser auf Besucher eingerichtet, aber einen kurzen Abstecher ist es wert. See more..
3.5 Pfarrkirche St. Stephan (3 reviews)
- Mautern an der Donau's church
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

The Pfarrkirche of Mautern an der Donau originates in the 11th century, a small church that lies beautifully in this stylish village! See more..
4.5 Evangelische Pfarrgemeinde A.B. (3 reviews)
- Nice church
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

While driving my bike found this very nice and small church at the end of a small street not far from the main walking area. It is a very calm and nice area, place to park your bike and take rest. It is a bit uphill to get to it but a short route See more..
4.5 Waisenhaus-Kirche (3 reviews)
- Nice but closed church
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Interesting church not far from the main station of modling. Best photo from a bit further to catch it all ad it us rather big. It located on joseph hyrtl plazt which has a nice lion on top of the statue. There is quite some construction around. Church was closed. We came by bike and the route is quite easy to follow See more..
4.5 Vorstadtkirche Sankt Leopold (3 reviews)
- Jesuiten Figuren auf der Fassade
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Wunderschöne nicht zu große barocke Kirche (1745 geweiht), ehemalige Jesuitenkirche, die dem Hl. Leopold geweiht wurde. Ein Klassiker. See more..
3.5 Prandtauerkirche und Karmeliterhof (3 reviews)
- Ehrwürdig!!!
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Waren heute Gäste bei der Investitur des Radetzky-Ordens , wo der Herr Bürgermeister einer von Ihnen wurde. Die Hl. Messe mit allem Drum und Dran war hervorragend, bloß die Lautsprecheranlage funktionierte teilweise nicht , doch da muß man hinwegsehen. Sonst passte alles.
Waren heute Gäste bei der Investitur des Radetzky-Ordens , wo der Herr Bürgermeister einer von Ihnen wurde. Die Hl. Messe mit allem Drum und Dran war hervorragend, bloß die Lautsprecheranlage funktionierte teilweise nicht , doch da muß man hinwegsehen. Sonst passte alles. See more..
4.5 Pfarrkirche Stift Ardagger (2 reviews)
- Reise in die Vergangenheit
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In diesem Stift gibt es viele aussergewöhnliche Schätze zu bestaunen. Die Führung war aussergewöhnlich interessant. Wir waren beeindruckt. Sehr zu empfehlen. See more..
4.0 Pfarrkirche Rohrau (2 reviews)
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
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4.0 St. Wolfgang Wolfgangskirche (2 reviews)
- Simply Magic
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Sitting atop of a steep street, this absolutely gorgeous church rarely opens its doors to visitors, but if you are in the area, it is well worth taking a detour. Beautiful altar, a great painting and a serenity that is hard to find See more..
4.0 Zellendorf Parish Church (2 reviews)
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

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4.0 Katholische Kirche Alland (2 reviews)
- Nice church
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

A bit off but not that far in a little town called alland you can find this nice church. In the town center just up a little hill. It is rather old dating from 1000 or so and was the original parish of the wienerwald. In a early roman style with late gothic shapes. See more..
4.5 Missionshaus St.Gabriel (2 reviews)
- Gutes Essen und Weiterbildung
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Sehr gute und internationale Küche. Im Rahmen einer Veranstaltung internationale Küche genossen, die mich begeistert hat. Die Zimmer sind äußerst geschmackvoll eingerichtet und haben ein gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Auch für E-Autofahrerinnen wird es bald E-Ladestellen geben. Das Restaurant liegt inmitten eines schönen Klosterparks. Das Restaurant mit Hotel ist auch sehr gut für Seminare und Familienfeierlichkeiten geeignet. See more..
5.0 Dominikanerkirche und Kloster (2 reviews)
- If you can get inside, do it
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Fascinating complex of courtyards, gardens, church, monastery town walls and tower. We were able to get inside because friends are staying there at present but am sure if you opened doors you could wander through. Well kept with a beautiful linden tree in the centre of the huge courtyard See more..
4.0 Pfarre Laxenburg (2 reviews)
- Wonderful
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

The church was built in 1699. The frescoes of Johann Rottmayr are beautiful and the goldene pulpit are extraodrdinary. See more..
4.0 Pfarrkirche hl. Augustinus - Perchtoldsdorf (2 reviews)
- Beatiful church
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Great church in the dead center, impressive from outside and beautiful from inside. It was open and empty so we enjoyed it for ourselfs. See more..
4.5 Pfarrkirche zum heiligen Mauritius (2 reviews)
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4.5 Pfarrkirche zum heiligen Laurentius (2 reviews)
- Besinnlich
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Die Kirche wirkt auf den Besucher angenehm beruhigend durch die romanische Holzbalkendecke, die trauliche Geborgenheit vermittelt. Das Licht, das sich lieblich in den Buntglasfenstern bricht,entspannt zusätzlich.Ein Besuch hier ist ein kleiner Kurzurlaub. See more..

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