Religious Sites in Lower Austria, Austria 2023

Most reviewed Religious Sites in Lower Austria

4.5 Melk Abbey (2.869 reviews)
- A favorite stop on the Danube
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque Ensembles. Its splendid architectur ist famous worldwide an part of UNESCO´s World Cultural Heritage. Since 1089, Benedictine Monks have continually been living and working in Melk Abbey. Following the rules laid down by St. Benedict, they try to translate into action the words ORA et LABORA et LEGE (pray, work and read) by working in pastoral care, education as well as organizing numerous cultural Events. A visit to the abbey includes the abbey museum, the marble hall, the balcony, the library, the church, the abbey park with the baroque garden pavillion (open May-October)and the Bastion.April to September: Visits are possible daily with (10.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m.)or without guided tourOctober to March: Visits are possible only with a guided tour. For individuals: 10.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m. / tour for Groups may be reserved.Recommended time to spend at the abbey: 2,5 hoursADVISE for your visit: If possible, visit Melk Abbey around midday or in the afternoon, it´s not so crowed. Large monastery parking lot free of Charge. See more..
4.5 Stift Klosterneuburg (318 reviews)
- Do a little research before going
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

One place. A thousand stories. In 1114, Klosterneuburg Abbey was founded by Margrave Leopold III. For over 900 years, history has been written here and stories have been told. It is those stories that we have collected over the centuries – they make our spirituality as well as the close connection of this house to Austrian history tangible. The story of the Verdun altar (1181) illustrates the history of the abbey’s spirituality as well as its closeness to the people. The altar, apart from its material splendour, served one purpose above all - to make the Holy Scriptures and the Holy Mass easier to understand, even for those who were unable to read and write. The laying of the foundation stone for the abbey church (1114) is a symbol for the abbey’s longevity and its responsibility to create. At this event, wine from its own winery was served. It is the oldest winery in Austria, which has been run by Klosterneuburg Abbey since the Middle Ages. 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..
5.0 Wallfahrtsbasilika Sonntagberg (39 reviews)
- 704m altitude, views of the Alps
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Possibly our most favourite cathedral that we have visited in the last 5 months. For one, our Austrian friends took us on a tour of their home town (Amstetten) in the lower Austrian region of Mostviertal, and we visited this cathedral at sunset. There was absolutely no one else around, it was dark. and the feeling inside was so peaceful and it was a great experience. From what I could see in near darkness, the ceilings were covered in frescos, statues galore, and a lot of history. Outside, it was freezing cold, beautiful green hills on either side of the cathedral. Must visit! 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 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..
4.5 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..
4.0 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..
4.0 Dreifaltigkeitssäule (5 reviews)
- Schöner Hingucker am Rathausplatz in St. Pölten
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues

Diese Säule ist wirklich einzigartig, man muß sich immer wieder erinnern dieses Bauwerk genauer zu betrachten 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..
3.5 Stupa (3 reviews)
- boring
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

Not worth it. The building is uninspiring, empty inside, views are ok. I am not sure if it is still being constructed, which would explain it. Anyway it is just a big concrete undecorated stupa on top of a hill surrounded by construction containers. See more..
4.5 Töpperschloss Neubruck (3 reviews)
- Coole Location
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Castles • Religious Sites

Optisch ein sehr schönes Gebäude. Mehrere Unternehmen und ein Restaurant sind dort angesiedelt!!!!!!
Optisch ein sehr schönes Gebäude. Mehrere Unternehmen und ein Restaurant sind dort angesiedelt!!!!!! 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..
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 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..
4.0 Pfarrkirche Rohrau (2 reviews)
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
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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..
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..
4.0 Votivbild an der Via Sacra (2 reviews)
- Always interesting
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

Not easy to see, so you need to know where it is. Just by the side of the road and realy in the city. On my walking route but otherwise not easy to find as is not vety big and a bit hidden. See more..
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..
3.5 Urlaubskreuzkapelle (2 reviews)
- On route
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Small but nice piece of history, on top of a hill close by burg lichenstein. If you are walking a nice place to sit down and take a break and relax. See more..
3.0 Kriegerdenkmal (2 reviews)
- Small site
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues

Close to the burg lichenstein, kind of a small small park, to remember and not forget. Other then that not much, close to Burg lichenstein. See more..
4.0 Pfarrkirche Wartberg an der Krems (1 review)
Spent < 1 hour Missions • Religious Sites

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5.0 Katholische Kirche Penk (1 review)
- Urlaub mit Kindern und Enkelkinder
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Super Hotel, ideal für Eltern und Kinder, da beide Seiten auf ihre Kosten kommen und sich wohl fühlen See more..
4.0 Pfarre Sollenau (1 review)
- Nice church
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Driving around found this very nice catholic church in a small place of the highway not that far off from vienna. Nice church, nice area around and calm inside. If you are passing by worth a short stop. See more..
5.0 Filialkirche St. Nikolaus Wildungsmauer (1 review)
- Eine interessante schöne, kleine kirche
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Eine kleine romanische filialkirche, an der der jakobsweg vorbei führt, mit einem sehr schönen und gepflegtem Friedhof, einen besuch wert See more..
4.0 Heiliger Stein (1 review)
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5.0 Pfarramt Hafnerberg (1 review)
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5.0 Lourdesgrotte im Wienerwald (1 review)
- Sehenswert!
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites
Diese Andachtsstätte ist vielen Christen - auch aus der unweiten Umgebung - nicht bekannt. Und liegt doch nur ein paar Minuten von der Wiener Stadtgrenze entfernt. Ein Besuch lohnt sich auf alle Fälle. Für Fußlahme: es sind nur ein paar Meter vom Parkplatz zur Grotte. Entschädigt wird der Besucher mit einer lieben, netten, kleinen Marien Grotte. Gelegenheit zum Innehalten und zum Beten. Die Hl. Messe findet im Sommer jeweils um 10:15 Uhr und um 11:30 Uhr statt, wenn es das Wetter erlaubt, im Freien. Bei Schlechtwetter findet diese im nebenanliegenden Kirchenraum statt. Nähere Infos bzgl. Messfeiern finden Sie auf der Webseite. See more..
5.0 Karmel und Pfarre Maria Jeutendorf (1 review)
- Wallfahrtskirche in schöner Natur
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Der Innenraum der Kirche enthält zahlreiche Kunstschätze,wie das bekannte Gnadenbild aus dem Besitz des Maximilian von Sala, der zu dessen Betreuung das Kloster gründete. Grundsteinlegung war 1694.Die Kanzel wurde 1735 von einem unbekannten Künstler errichtet.Ihre Darstellung bezieht sich auf die "Guten-Hirten-Gleichnisse" Jesu im Evangelium.Um alle Altäre zu betrachten sollte man Zeit mitbringen.Die Kirche befindet sich in einer idyllischen Umgebung, der Ort und die umliegenden Wiesen eignen sich für Wanderungen und Radtouren.Zu jeder Jahreszeit einen Besuch wert. See more..
5.0 Kapelle Des Heiligen Boromäus (1 review)
- Neu restaurierte Kapelle
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Die Ortskapelle des Hl. Borromäus ist ein historistischer Bau aus 1879/1880. Zu sehen ist die Rundbogenapsis, Pilaster- und Gebälkgliederung und Spitzbogenfenstern. Zwischen den Giebelschrägen erhebt sich ein Fassadenturm mit Pyramidenspitzhelm mit einem Portalfeld. Im Inneren zeigt sich ein Gewölbe. Die Fenster sind mit blumenartiger Glasmalerei ausgestattet. Auf dem mit Altarbild ist der Heilige Karl Borromäus zu sehen. See more..
4.0 Katholische Kirche Felixdorf (1 review)
- Moderan church
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Not more then a few minutes drive from sollebau and the old church church a moderan version. It is by the school and looks quite moderan. See more..
4.0 Pfarramt Artstetten (1 review)
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
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4.0 Pfarrkirche Schottwien (1 review)
- Wonderful View
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
This wonderful church can be seen from the highway and it is worth doing a deviation to view it from nearby. We did not go inside as we were pressed for time, but it is a lovely sight with its two onion shaped bell towers. To be honest when we stopped at the roadhouse Landzeit there was a better view of the Pfarrkirche from the terrace and then you can view the whole valley. See more..
5.0 Kath. Pfarrkirche St. Katharina (1 review)
- Cool
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Es ist die schönste Kirche der Welt. Ich bin Ministrant in der Kirche St. Katharina. Wir feiern jeden Sonntag Messe. See more..
2.0 Friedensstupa (1 review)
- Waste of time
Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues • Churches & Cathedrals
Not worth it. It is a very uninspiring building- both inside and outside. Left me sort of depressed. Not sure if it is still under construction but it is surrounded by containers. The inside is almost entirely empty. Views are ok. See more..
4.0 Dreifaltigkeitssäule (1 review)
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5.0 Romanischer Karner (1 review)
- Krásná
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Religious Sites

Velmi stará rotunda pocházející z roku 1200. Nachází se hned vedle kostela sv. Martina v areálu místního hřbitova. Dá se k ní dostat přímo z náměstí po schodech nebo parkem, ale také okolo po silnici. See more..
4.0 Romantikerfriedhof (1 review)
- Interesting
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Religious Sites

Very nice cemetery in the center of this little town, just by the billa. From outside it is not looking like much but is quite big and peaceful and very interesting to walk through and just relax.there is parking in front. See more..
4.0 Kath. Pfarrkirche hl. Petronella (1 review)
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
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4.0 Rundkapelle hl. Johannes der Täufer (1 review)
- De rondekapel van Johannes de Doper in Petronell-Carnuntum
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Deze ronde kapel die op een helling staat, is een van de belangrijkste romeinse ronde bouwwerken in Oostenrijk. De bouwstijl zal u overigens niet verbazen in romaans. Bouwperiode 12e eeuw. Ben je op bezoek in deze plaats je kunt het niet missen en is zeker een bezoek waard. See more..
3.0 Dreifaltigkeitssäule (1 review)
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues

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4.0 Klosterkirche der Franziskaner und Wallfahrtskirche (1 review)
- Nice church
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

A very nice church on the main street, protected but still easy to see. The franciscans have been here from 1454 and this church is consecrated to mary magdalena. Since 1730 it has been a pilgrims church to mary healer of the sick. See more..
4.0 Stadtpfarrkirche Bad Vöslau (1 review)
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

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4.0 Kreuzweg Hochberg (1 review)
- Monument cross
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas

Just a short walk uphill, it is not more then a 10 minutes to get to the top where the cross stands and you have a nice view there. It is rather steep walk up do take care. The cross is over 5 m high and around are st. Maria, St. John and st mary magdalkena kneeling. Was built in 1700s and later restored in 1800s. It is a replica. The crucifixion is the 12 station of 14 parts on this route and you can pass then on your way down to perchtoldsdorf See more..
5.0 Stadtpfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt (1 review)
- Stadtspaziergang
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Die römisch-katholische Pfarrkirche Zwettl befindet sich am Anfang der Landstraße im Bereich des ehemaligen Unteren Tores der mittelalterlichen Stadtmauer. Sie wurde als spätromanische Pfeilerbasilika errichtet und später mehrfach verändert und erweitert See more..
5.0 Johannes-Nepomuk-Kapelle (1 review)
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4.0 Friedhof israelitisch (1 review)
- Peaceful and beautiful
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Religious Sites

A peaceful resting place, quite big and very nice. A lot of small monuments around, nicely made with straight roads and a lot green. Easy to park around. See more..

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