The Pfarrkirche St. Maximilian in Bischofshofen has documented origins from 711 AD, one of the oldest Christian sites in the Salzach valley. The dedication to Saint Maximilian, the 3rd-century first bishop of the eastern Alps, connects it to the earliest layer of Alpine Christianity. Free entry. On the Rathausplatz in the town center; Bischofshofen is 45 minutes from Salzburg by main line train. Combine with the Paul-Ausserleitner-Schanze ski jump for the full Bischofshofen contrast.
church in Bischofshofen
Pfarrkirche St. Maximilian
The Pfarrkirche St. Maximilian in Bischofshofen has origins stretching back to 711 AD, making it one of the oldest continuously documented Christian sites in the Salzburg region.
- Type
- church
- Destination
- Bischofshofen
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 711
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Rathausplatz 3, 5500 Bischofshofen, 5500 Bischofshofen
- Coordinates
- 47.1500, 14.3754
- Official website
- Visit website