Monuments and Churches

Originally built in Romanesque style, the church acquired its current form in the 15th century. Nevertheless, today’s visitors can still gaze upon frescoes dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries, as well as a purportedly miraculous painting from the 15th century. Times for guided tours are posted in the weekly program.

Generally held to be one of the most beautiful Gothic country churches in the southern German-speaking world, a popular attraction, above all for its glass windows. The carved altars are also masterpieces. Tours by appointment. Further information about the pilgrimage church is also available for download or you may well discover it as you explore the Pilgrimage Path.

Important: Due to renovation work, St. Leonhard’s Pilgrimage Church is provisionally closed until the end of July.

A true art-historical jewel is this traditional farm in Zederhaus, featuring natural rock walls, a brick grain crib, a crushing mill and herb garden. Guided tours: June to September every Wed, 2 – 5 pm, every Sun 1 – 5 pm, and for groups by appointment.
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At the Suppan Alm, on the way from Bundschuh to Schönfeld, you will discover figures carved out of living pine, depicting the Holy Family along with Saints Leonhard and Barbara, around which a chapel was built.

In former times, the grain crib or “Troadkasten” was an important part of every farm. Originally carpentered together out of logs, it would also feature artistic swallow-tail ornamentation made of metal. As of the 16th century, they were made of brick (diminishing any risk of fire) and decorated with frescoes instead.

Very popular with pilgrims and newlywed couples: On the 13th of every month pilgrims gather in Kendlbruck at 6:30 pm and set out in a procession of lights to the Mühlbachgraben, where they then hold a Fatima Mass in Maria Hollenstein.

A unique feature of this neo-Gothic church in Lessach is the sundial on its south side dated 1763. Open to the public: Daily until 5 pm (some restrictions due to interior renovations).

The Cemetery in Lessach

The “Sarchen” grave sites are unique in Austria and of particular art-historical significance. You should also definitely take a look inside the charnel house!
Detailed information about the history and unique features of St. Paul’s Church are available on-site in German, English and Italian

Visitors to St. Martin’s Church will discover a fragment of a gravesite on the south side of the tower, upon which the portrait of a married couple can be seen.

Probably the oldest church in the Lungau, standing in Althofen (Mariapfarr): first chronicled in 923, it was from here that the Christianization of the Lungau began. Today’s structure has its origins in the 18th century.
Guided tours by appointment.

One of the oldest churches in Salzburg province, St. Rupert’s in Weisspriach boasts Byzantine frescoes from the 11th and 12th centuries!
Guided tours by appointment!