The late Gothic parish church of Bad Hofgastein stands in a spa town that was a major Habsburg gold and silver mining center in the 16th century. The church reflects that earlier prosperity; the valley’s present identity as a thermal wellness destination came later, after the railway arrived in the 19th century. Rail from Salzburg to Bad Hofgastein takes about 1 hour. Free entry. Combine with the Gastein thermal spas for a full valley visit.
church in Bad Hofgastein
Pfarrkirche Bad Hofgastein
The parish church of Bad Hofgastein is a late Gothic structure in the center of a spa town that reached its peak of prosperity in the 16th century when the Gastein valley was one of the most productive gold and silver mining regions in the Habsburg Empire.
- Type
- church
- Destination
- Bad Hofgastein
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- 5630 Bad Hofgastein
- Coordinates
- 47.1712, 13.1072