Catholic service on Sunday in Gosau
Information about church history
Every Sunday morning, the Catholic Church of Gosau invites guests and locals to the traditional Sunday mass. A “House of the Lord” with an ancient history: As early as 1231, there was a wooden chapel on the “Kirchschlag” that belonged to the mother parish of Abtenau. The current Catholic church - it houses a baroque altar and a beautiful figure of Saint Sebastian behind the Gothic archway - was built between 1500 and 1507. Since Gosau did not have its own cemetery at the time, the dead had to be laboriously brought to Hallstatt. There was always friction: the people of Hallstatt, who themselves suffered from a lack of space, sent the funeral processions back several times. In 1543 the first chaplain of Gosau was appointed, who was then allowed to carry out funerals in the town.
The legend of how the church was built is interesting: it is said that it was originally planned on the church site. The building site was marked with a large wooden cross, but it kept disappearing and reappearing above the Taferngut. This was seen as a hint from God. In reality, it is said, the clever church landlord "diverted" the construction of the church to his neighborhood for business reasons.
Celebrate church service on Sunday mornings in the Catholic church in the unique mountain world of the Gosau Valley!
Time stands still!
There is plenty to see and do in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region. Old mines, breathtaking views, “Glücksplätze” (places of happiness) or spellbinding places of rest. But what can you do when the weather is not so nice? Our tip: A trip to the numerous churches and places of worship within the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. For these spiritual places have long been special attraction and tell, in their very own special way, the changing history of the Salzkammergut. Whether at the picturesque “Kalvarienberg” church in Gosau, in the Catholic parish church in Hallstatt with its historical ossuary or in front of the Catholic church in Sankt Agatha; here you will find peace and relaxation away from the busy world. “And time stands still!"
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Your accommodation for this event
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.