--- title: Kefermarkt winged altarpiece url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400422/kefermarkt-winged-altarpiece.html" description: "The Kefermarkt parish church is dedicated to St Wolfgang. It is home to a remarkable treasure: a beautiful winged altarpiece." date: 2025-02-03 modified: 2026-03-02 --- # Kefermarkt winged altarpiece Kefermarkt winged altarpiece ============================== Kefermarkt, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203765/7897DF0C270D2697F08797014D97A12D6D332550FA1CFB88F3DD18D2FAF5B5E9/fluegelaltar-kefermarkt.png) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203764/27E419353FD5CDB5847C03A8A8AF933BDD6CC07A756E5A9FB1BDE73D05ED2766/fluegelaltar-kefermarkt.png) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203763/9EF95CD43E99E40467E61956C031934FA26FEC158CB61C442F86345E2F3B239C/fluegelaltar-kefermarkt.png) © Open copyright © OÖTM_Röbl und TVB Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright [ ![Winged altar Kefermarkt](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203765/7897DF0C270D2697F08797014D97A12D6D332550FA1CFB88F3DD18D2FAF5B5E9/fluegelaltar-kefermarkt.png "© OÖTM_Röbl und TVB Mühlviertler Kernland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203765/7897DF0C270D2697F08797014D97A12D6D332550FA1CFB88F3DD18D2FAF5B5E9/fluegelaltar-kefermarkt.png) © Open copyright © OÖTM_Röbl und TVB Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright [ ![Winged altar Kefermarkt](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203764/27E419353FD5CDB5847C03A8A8AF933BDD6CC07A756E5A9FB1BDE73D05ED2766/fluegelaltar-kefermarkt.png "© OÖTM_Röbl und TVB Mühlviertler Kernland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203764/27E419353FD5CDB5847C03A8A8AF933BDD6CC07A756E5A9FB1BDE73D05ED2766/fluegelaltar-kefermarkt.png) © Open copyright © OÖTM_Röbl und TVB Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright [ ![Winged altar Kefermarkt](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203763/9EF95CD43E99E40467E61956C031934FA26FEC158CB61C442F86345E2F3B239C/fluegelaltar-kefermarkt.png "© OÖTM_Röbl und TVB Mühlviertler Kernland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203763/9EF95CD43E99E40467E61956C031934FA26FEC158CB61C442F86345E2F3B239C/fluegelaltar-kefermarkt.png) 1. 2. 3. Oberer Markt 1 4292 Kefermarkt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oberer%20Markt%201%2C%204292%20Kefermarkt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Oberer%20Markt%201%2C%204292%20Kefermarkt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.4424&lon=14.5392&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Kefermarkt parish church is dedicated to St Wolfgang. It is home to a remarkable treasure: a beautiful winged altarpiece. The artist who produced the world-famous altarpiece remains unknown to this day. And it is unlikely that we will ever find out their identity. What is known, however, is that Adalbert Stifter rescued this cultural gem from certain deterioration. The winged altar took on its characteristic appearance during this period of restoration. It is 13.40 metres tall, carved from limewood and takes the form of a monstrance. The altarpiece has been in the Kefermarkt parish church for over 500 years and even managed to survive the Lutheran Reformation. It was initially painted in bright colours but, in the course of the restoration led by Adalbert Stifter, every part was treated with saline solution and the remaining paint was removed. At that time, most sections of the altarpiece were taken from Kefermarkt to Linz on the horse-drawn railway line (Linz–Budweis) and restored there in the Rint workshop. This work lasted from 1852 to 1855 and cost 500 gulden. The church and the altarpiece were commissioned by Christoph von Zelking, owner of the Weinberg estate. The church was consecrated on 30 October 1476. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Kefermarkt winged altarpiece** Oberer Markt 1 4292 Kefermarkt Phone [ +43 7947 6203 ](tel:+4379476203) mobile [ +43 676 87765848 ](tel:+4367687765848) E-Mail [pfarre.kefermarkt@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.dioezese-linz.at/pfarre/4144/pf…](https://www.dioezese-linz.at/pfarre/4144/pfarrkirche/raum/article/251370.html "New window") https://www.dioezese-linz.at/pfarre/4144/pfarrkirche/raum/article/251370.html --- **Contact person** Mrs Monika Kiesenhofer Oberer Markt 1 4292 Kefermarkt Phone [ +43 7947 5910 ](tel:+4379475910) mobile [ +43 7947 6203 ](tel:+4379476203) Web [www.ooemuseen.at/museum/161-fluegelaltar-kefermarkt](https://www.ooemuseen.at/museum/161-fluegelaltar-kefermarkt "New window") --- **Legal contact information** AT-4292 Kefermarkt --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Open daily from morning to evening. There is a coin-operated recorded information point in the church. Private guided tours are available. Please book well in advance by calling +43 (7947) 5910 or +43 (7947) 6203. Tours last between 30 and 60 minutes. Please note: If time allows, tours in English may also be offered. - opened daily [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**By car: From Linz, take the A7 Mühlkreis motorway in the direction of Freistadt or Prague. At the end of the motorway in Unterweitersdorf, turn left onto the B310 towards Freistadt/Prague, then turn right towards Kefermarkt after about 10 km. (Linz to Kefermarkt = 33 km) By train: Linz central railway station to Kefermarkt = 43 km (on the Linz–Summerau–Prague line). [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility **Service** **Guided tour**Guided tours can be requested via the parish office or local council: Parish office Email: pfarre.kefermarkt@dioezese-linz.at Phone: +43 (0)7947 6203 Local council office Email: gemeinde@kefermarkt.ooe.gv.at Phone: +43 (0)7947 5910 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Up to 10 people: flat rate of €40.00 Each additional person: €4.00 Pupils up to 15 years old: €1.00 per head - voluntary contribution [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter **Other special suitabilities** Families, senior citizens [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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