--- title: Tour of the Waldburg winged altars url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/4389/tour-of-the-waldburg-winged-altars.html" description: The three late-Gothic winged altars make Waldburg an art-historical treasure. There is hardly any other place in Austria where you can find three Gothic winged altars in one place, as in the church in Waldburg near Freistadt. date: 2025-02-03 modified: 2026-03-02 --- # Tour of the Waldburg winged altars Tour of the Waldburg winged altars ==================================== Waldburg, Oberösterreich, Österreich Tour of three late Gothic winged altars ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203352/A420F4D8C19C32C5D05B93378BA8EC333E1C6CE68881D89E3175AD003B15F08C/fluegelaltar.jpg) [ ![Winged altar](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203352/A420F4D8C19C32C5D05B93378BA8EC333E1C6CE68881D89E3175AD003B15F08C/fluegelaltar.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203352/A420F4D8C19C32C5D05B93378BA8EC333E1C6CE68881D89E3175AD003B15F08C/fluegelaltar.jpg) Waldburg 16 4240 Waldburg [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waldburg%2016%2C%204240%20Waldburg "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Waldburg%2016%2C%204240%20Waldburg "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.508359775150979&lon=14.440476894378664&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The three late-Gothic winged altars make Waldburg an art-historical treasure. There is hardly any other place in Austria where you can find three Gothic winged altars in one place, as in the church in Waldburg near Freistadt. The main altar, featuring the Virgin Mary, Saint Catherine, and the church’s patron saint, Mary Magdalene, dominates the sanctuary. The reliefs on the altar wings also depict her in scenes from her life of penance. The outer wings and the rear wall of the shrine depict the Easter cycle in vivid panel paintings. The two carved side altars are dedicated to Saint Lawrence and Saint Wolfgang. The rather simple depiction of the figures still holds a special appeal for many viewers today. The figures appear very lifelike, a quality that was likely highly appreciated by the congregation at the time of their creation (1517–1523). These works are of great artistic value and represent a beautiful example of deeply felt popular piety. [ offer info ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------ - package without accommodation - duration: 0,50 hour **services**Guided Tour of the Church Duration: approx. 20–30 min **itinerary**Tour of the Church **possible date of arrival**Open daily, year-round, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except during church services) Group tours by appointment [ Booking ](#ttgCollapseAnfrageBuchen) ---------------------------------------- **from price**- € 1,00 per person - bookable from 1 person **Travel period (01.01.2016 - 30.12.2026)** | From | to | |---|---| | 01.01.2016 | 30.12.2026 | [ non-binding inquiry ](#mailto) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Tour of the Waldburg winged altars** Parish Church of Waldburg & Winged Altars Waldburg 16 4240 Waldburg Phone [+43 7942 8203](tel:+4379428203) mobile [+43 7942 830011](tel:+437942830011) E-Mail [pfarre.waldburg@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.dioezese-linz.at/waldburg](https://www.dioezese-linz.at/waldburg "New window") https://www.dioezese-linz.at/waldburg [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- voluntary donations [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Particularly suitable for**- For families [To the website](https://www.dioezese-linz.at/waldburg "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")