--- title: Catholic Church of St. Agatha Bad Goisern url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400725/st-agatha-s-catholic-church.html" description: The old and small catholic church of St. Agatha in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee disposes about a beautiful high altar, which was built on sandstone and grot-stone. date: 2012-06-19 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Catholic Church of St. Agatha Bad Goisern St. Agatha's Catholic Church ============================== Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/183653/BF22FE3E03043C31C9DCAA8103C8A1EF3BB9A4DC78A3D411889A3D6D64AD13D5/kirche-st-agatha-bei-bad-goisern-mit-sarstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204290/9B6189AD419290964C075B20954938A14792859D25AE5F9F3C87E6667C38AB78/katholische-kirche-in-st-agatha.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204291/CD611367585FEE6CAB419D7E99E01586B903621B57EE31BF95210F4D2F4FAB6E/der-sandsteinaltar-der-kirche-in-st-agatha.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![Green meadows with a small white church of St. Agatha in the foreground. Behind it, the village of St. Agatha with its colourful houses. In the background, wooded mountains, including the Sarstein, rise up under a blue sky with white clouds.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/183653/BF22FE3E03043C31C9DCAA8103C8A1EF3BB9A4DC78A3D411889A3D6D64AD13D5/kirche-st-agatha-bei-bad-goisern-mit-sarstein.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/183653/BF22FE3E03043C31C9DCAA8103C8A1EF3BB9A4DC78A3D411889A3D6D64AD13D5/kirche-st-agatha-bei-bad-goisern-mit-sarstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![Catholic Church St. Agatha in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204290/9B6189AD419290964C075B20954938A14792859D25AE5F9F3C87E6667C38AB78/katholische-kirche-in-st-agatha.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204290/9B6189AD419290964C075B20954938A14792859D25AE5F9F3C87E6667C38AB78/katholische-kirche-in-st-agatha.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![In the church of St. Agatha there is a special sandstone altar.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204291/CD611367585FEE6CAB419D7E99E01586B903621B57EE31BF95210F4D2F4FAB6E/der-sandsteinaltar-der-kirche-in-st-agatha.jpg "© Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204291/CD611367585FEE6CAB419D7E99E01586B903621B57EE31BF95210F4D2F4FAB6E/der-sandsteinaltar-der-kirche-in-st-agatha.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![Here you can see the inner area of the catholic church with its altar, pulpit and church stalls.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204292/B2D7D7DFAB6B8FC503202E16ED38CB029A03451EB57F4B58E81C6335B257D682/innenbereich-der-katholischen-kirche-st-agatha-bei-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204292/B2D7D7DFAB6B8FC503202E16ED38CB029A03451EB57F4B58E81C6335B257D682/innenbereich-der-katholischen-kirche-st-agatha-bei-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. St. Agatha 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.%20Agatha%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=St.%20Agatha%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.624186138&lon=13.643324375&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **The church in St. Agatha is an integral part of the Catholic parish in Bad Goisern.** Two Catholic churches ---------------------- In earlier times, St. Agatha had aspirations to become an independent town. It is therefore not surprising that there are two Catholic churches in **[Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)** there is a second Catholic church. The little church was built under priest Coloan Mühlwanger and first mentioned in a document in 1395. The high altar is made of grotto and sandstone. Behind it you can see a secco painting (this technique involves painting on dry plaster) The two side altars date from 1674 and 1685. On the way from Bad Goisern to St. Agahta are the four so-called Stambach chapels with sculptural depictions of the rosary. The crucifixion group by the Mondese master Meinrad Guggenbichler Pilgrimage trail ---------------- A visit to the **church in St. Agatha** can be ideally combined with a short pilgrimage trail along small chapels starting from Bad Goisern. This pilgrimage trail starts at the chapel of the Stieger joinery and continues via Stambach and ends at the church of St. Agatha The historical facts about the church in St. Agatha ---------------------------------------------------- - . Agatha - Presbytery from 1400 - Nave built in 1583 - High altar with remarkable figural Calvary group, created around 1715, from the Guggenbichler workshop. - Side altars from 1674 - Grave (wooden relief) from around 1510 - Statue of St Sebastian from around 1520 from St. Sebastian's Church. Sebastian from around 1520 from the Astl circle - Carved late Gothic choir stalls - Bells from 1450 **During Advent until 2 February** ---------------------------------- you can also marvel at the **church nativity scene** of the Kripperlverein. [**Experience a 360° panoramic tour of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt...**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=62&startactions=lookat(4.85,18.5,79.37,0,0);). [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **St. Agatha's Catholic Church** St. Agatha 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee Phone +43 6135 8243Show no. mobile +43 676 87765036 E-Mail [pfarre.badgoisern@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.dioezese-linz.at/badgoisern](https://www.dioezese-linz.at/badgoisern "New window") https://www.dioezese-linz.at/badgoisern --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/visitdachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/user/dachsteinskg) [ Wikipedia ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Goisern_am_Hallst%C3%A4ttersee)--- **Contact person** Mr KonsR Mag. Johann Hammerl Katholisches Pfarramt Bad Goisern Untere Marktstraße 10 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee Phone +43 6135 8243Show no. mobile +43 676 87765036 --- **Legal contact information** Pfarre Bad Goisern Johann Hammerl Untere Marktstraße 10 AT-4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee pfarre.badgoisern@dioezese-linz.at http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ The church is not always open! Please contact the parish office in advance: Telephone: +43 6135/8243 Mobile: +43 676 / 8776-5036 **Opening hours of the parish office:** - Monday 09:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Tuesday 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Wednesday 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Thursday 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Friday 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**The Catholic Church of St. Agatha is situated next to Landhotel Agathawirt and Kirchenwirt - not far from B 145 - located in small town St. Agatha by car** **from Salzburg:** federal road B158 direction Bad Ischl in Bad Ischl drive onto the “Salzkammergut Straße” B145 in direction to Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt **from Linz:** A1 motorway exit Regau on “Salzkammergut Straße” B145 in direction to Gmunden, Bad Ischl, Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt **from Graz:** A9 motorway exit Liezen on B320, in Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 to Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt **by bus:** from Bad Ischl: bus in direction to Bad Aussee, stop "St. Agatha" from the bus stop approx. 5 minutes walk **by train:** from Vienna/Linz/Salzburg to Attnang-Puchheim, change train to Stainach-Irdning from Klagenfurt/Graz to Stainach-Irdning, change train to Attnang-Puchheim get off at train station "Bahnhof Steeg/Gosau", approx. 30 minutes walking time Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found at (train) and (bus). The **Catholic Church of St. Agatha** is situated next to Landhotel Agathawirt and Kirchenwirt - not far from B 145 - located in small town St. Agatha [ Cross-country skiing paths ](#ttgCollapseLoipen) ---------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/241353/91D9B89F6FD78176B285A58DB7B6E531880192BA18088D62FC55AE4049491859/dynamik-auf-der-loipe-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "Dynamics on the cross-country ski trail in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt (© Copyright: Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut)") Bad Goisern, St. Agatha - Reitern - Stambach cross-country ski trail ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001570/bad-goisern-st-agatha-reitern-stambach-cross-country-ski-trail.html) [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- **Food and drink available**Nearby you will find Landhotel Agathawirt and Inn Kirchenwirt. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ My businesses ](#ttgCollapseMeineBetriebe) ---------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Kurt Eckel Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/227028/E594C58293C758D0DD84EAA2577F5D7B3F2179CCD0CDD50B3F87B3A4913A8C10/kirchenkrippe-st-agatha-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "Crib in church of St. Agatha in Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt (© Copyright: Kurt Eckel)") Crib in the Church of St. Agatha ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027531/crib-in-the-church-of-st-agatha.html) [To the website](https://www.dioezese-linz.at/badgoisern "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")