Stadtpfarrkirche

In the center of the old town, on Kirchenplatz, stands the Catholic city parish church. The three-nave house of worship dates from the early Gothic period. At the beginning of the 18th century, the simple square tower was raised and crowned with a bulbous dome. Originally, the church was consecrated to the Assumption of Mary (feast on August 15), and after the Baroque renovation, to the Feast of the Three Kings (feast on January 6). The high altar of the church is undoubtedly Thomas Schwanthaler's second main work, alongside the Baroque double altar of Sankt Wolfgang. At its center is the Adoration of Christ by the Three Kings. Expressive figures of Elisabeth and Zacharias, created by Michael Zürn the Younger, are placed at the edge of the altar. He also carved the Anna Altar, which is now found in the city parish church. Many outstanding art treasures (the oldest is a crucifix from around 1500), such as the Poor Souls Altar from the 16th century, side altars, a Madonna of Mercy made of Schleiß ceramics, and many tombstones and reliefs beginning in the first quarter of the 15th century await you. In 2017, the 5-bell Florianer carillon was expanded by a donor with two additional Grassmayr bells. In 2019, a new tower cross was installed (the old one can be found near the votive candles). A richly illustrated church guide and high-quality art cards are available for purchase. Please refer to the parish newsletter and our homepage: www.dioezese-linz.at/gmunden for the pastoral offerings and the variety of services. Next to the city parish church is the historic rectory from 1508. More information can be found under Gmunden's Treasures!