--- title: "Discover churches & monasteries in 360° Alpine country" url: "https://www.360alpenland.com/en/churches-and-abbeys.html" description: Feel history in churches and monasteries in the heart of Upper Austria. Find quiet places of power and cultural treasures in 360° Alpenland. image: "https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/user_upload/360alpenland/Logos/360Alpenland-Logo.png" date: 2026-04-23 modified: 2026-05-05 --- # Discover churches & monasteries in 360° Alpine country ![Das Stift Schlierbach umgeben von blühenden Obstbäumen und grünen Feldern.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/3/5/csm_StiftSchlierbach_KremstalerFotoclubBraunsberger_bbd083e0c6.jpg "Foto Kremstaler Fotoclub / Braunsberger Pilgern am Benediktrundweg im Oberen Kremstal, das Stift Schlierbach ist ein besonderer Höhepunkt am Weg.") ![Das Stift Schlierbach umgeben von blühenden Obstbäumen und grünen Feldern.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/3/5/csm_StiftSchlierbach_KremstalerFotoclubBraunsberger_9b49ce8e1e.jpg "Foto Kremstaler Fotoclub / Braunsberger Pilgern am Benediktrundweg im Oberen Kremstal, das Stift Schlierbach ist ein besonderer Höhepunkt am Weg.") Churches and abbeys ===================== Sacred architecture in 360° Alpine country ------------------------------------------ Open copyright © Foto Kremstaler Fotoclub / Braunsberger Pilgern am Benediktrundweg im Oberen Kremstal, das Stift Schlierbach ist ein besonderer Höhepunkt am Weg. Close copyright [ Accommodation Booking ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/accommodation.html) Sacred architecture & centres of faith ------------------------------------------ ### Abbeys, churches, places of pilgrimage & special architecture Whether on hills, in valleys or in historic town centres - sacred buildings have shaped the landscape for centuries and bring history, faith and architecture to life. From Gothic churches to Baroque abbeys, these places combine art, craftsmanship and spirituality. Visitors discover impressive buildings, tranquil interiors and living traditions - embedded in a varied natural and cultural landscape. ### Tip: Special guided tours & pilgrimage routes Many churches and monasteries in 360° Alpenland can be experienced intensively on [guided tours](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/guided-walks-tours.html) - for example in Schlierbach Abbey, the cathedral on the Pyhrn or on a night watchman's tour in Steyr up to the tower of the parish church tower. Those who want to combine nature and spirituality will find special moments of peace, contemplation and conscious movement in the midst of the impressive landscape of the 360° Alpine region on [a pilgrimage](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/pilgrimage-routes.html) - for example on the [Sebaldusweg](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/sebaldusweg.html), on a [cycling pilgrimage](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/sebaldus-tour.html) or on the [path of mindfulness ](https://www.360alpenland.com/oesterreich-angebot/detail/10946/weg-der-achtsamkeit-spiritueller-wanderweg.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster"). [continue reading ](javascript:void())In the 1,000-year-old town of Steyr, where the rivers Enns and Steyr meet, Gothic and Baroque churches are a natural part of the townscape. Towers and façades reflect the wealth of past trading times, while silence, art and history come together inside. Sacred spaces are not only preserved here - they are part of everyday life. Kirchdorf an der Krems also carries on this heritage. Schlierbach Abbey rises above the village with its impressive walls and baroque church. The Cistercian monastery combines spiritual life with craftsmanship and regional roots. Visitors can experience architecture, monastic tradition and living culture all in one place. In Bad Hall, on the other hand, spirituality is closely linked to the history of the healing springs. Churches, spa gardens and historic buildings tell of a time when the body and mind received equal attention - an attitude that continues to have an impact today. And in the south of the region, in the mountains between Pyhrn and Priel, you will also find expressions of customs and alpine identity in the Dom am Pyhrn, the various churches, chapels and religious festivals and traditions. There is a broad spectrum: from urban sacred art to monastic silence and living traditions in the mountains. Everything is close together - embedded in the natural and cultural landscape in the heart of Upper Austria, where the power of nature, culture and joie de vivre come together. Open copyright © Foto Pyhrn Priel Tourismus GmbH/Bruno Sulzbacher Der Ort Spital am Pyhrn in der Pyhrn-Priel Urlaubsregion. Close copyright ![Blick in das innere der Stiftskirche in Spital am Pyhrn.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/2/csm_PyhrnPriel_GemeindeSpitalamPyhrn_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHBrunoSulzbacher_44_429eefbbaf.jpg "Foto Pyhrn Priel Tourismus GmbH/Bruno Sulzbacher Der Ort Spital am Pyhrn in der Pyhrn-Priel Urlaubsregion.") Open copyright © Foto Christoph Weiermair Die Gesundheitsregion Bad Hall Close copyright ![Blick auf die Gesundheitsregion Bad Hall](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/4/csm_009_Wandern_DSC_6361_b7a8ac57b3.jpg "Foto Christoph Weiermair Die Gesundheitsregion Bad Hall") Open copyright © Zusammenfluss Steyr und Enns mit Blickrichtung Michaelerkirche. Close copyright ![Die Steyr fließt unter der Brücke, die Richtung Michaelerkirche führt, hindurch.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/0/csm_Steyr_Zusammenfluss_Steyr_und_Enns__WolfgangSpekner2_3aca1e87e5.jpg "Zusammenfluss Steyr und Enns mit Blickrichtung Michaelerkirche.") Open copyright © Foto Braunsberger der Benediktrundweg im Oberen Kremstal führt auch an der Georgenbergkirche in Micheldorf vorbei Close copyright ![Pilgern am Benediktrundweg im Oberen Kremstal, ein Kraftplatz ist der Georgenberg in Micheldorf mit der kleinen Kirche auf einer Anhöhe mit viel Wald rundherum und blauem Himmel.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/2/csm_GeorgenberginMicheldorfBenediktrundweg_Braunsberger_4a85bd7730.jpg "Foto Braunsberger der Benediktrundweg im Oberen Kremstal führt auch an der Georgenbergkirche in Micheldorf vorbei") 1. 2. 3. 4. [ previous slide ](#ttgNCESlider464630) [ next slide ](#ttgNCESlider464630) --- Frequently asked questions about churches & pens: ----------------------------------------------------- [ Which churches and monasteries characterise the 360° Alpine region? ](#ttgNCECollapse458606) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In 360° Alpenland, sacred architecture and living tradition come together in a small space. From the 1,000-year-old town of Steyr to Kirchdorf an der Krems and Bad Hall, churches and monasteries tell of faith, craftsmanship and culture in the heart of Upper Austria. [ What makes Schlierbach Abbey special? ](#ttgNCECollapse458619) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Schlierbach Abbey near Kirchdorf an der Krems combines baroque architecture with monastic life and regional craftsmanship. The abbey is still a place of encounter today - between spirituality, culture and enjoyment. [ Where can you find places of pilgrimage in the region? ](#ttgNCECollapse458620) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Between the mountains and river valleys lie small churches and chapels that have been the destination of pilgrimages for generations. Especially in the south, between Pyhrn and Priel, customs are kept alive. [ How old are the churches in 360° Alpenland? ](#ttgNCECollapse458621) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Many churches date back to the Middle Ages or the Baroque period. Steyr in particular can look back on over a thousand years of city history - and with it, sacred buildings that have survived this time. [ What architectural styles await visitors? ](#ttgNCECollapse458622) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Gothic church rooms, baroque altars and simple monastery walls show the architectural spectrum in the heart of Upper Austria. In Steyr in particular, buildings from different eras line up side by side. [ Are there church events throughout the year? ](#ttgNCECollapse458623) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Traditions and customs are cultivated in the south of the region. Many church festivals are part of cultural life in 360° Alpenland. [ How close are city, culture and nature to each other? ](#ttgNCECollapse458624) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Steyr via Kirchdorf an der Krems to Bad Hall, churches, nature and culture are only a short distance apart. This makes the 360° Alpine region in the heart of Upper Austria particularly accessible. [ Are churches in 360° Alpenland accessible all year round? ](#ttgNCECollapse458627) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Many churches are freely accessible during the day, while larger abbeys such as Schlierbach offer regular visiting hours. Every season changes the light, mood and atmosphere.