--- title: Andreaschurch url: "https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401378/andreaschurch.html" description: "St Andrew´s Church (\"Schimmel Church\")" date: 2018-11-20 modified: 2025-11-05 --- # Andreaschurch Andreaschurch =============== Lenzing, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205205/C1CD6BDE896B6020767C0B17C84C8576828DBAB882913C46185C77F5F58461E2/andreaskirche.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205206/601790C1F9444F3855E53C6D4383A18017F646F87A0BA63535C0BCC8EA826FFF/andreaskirche-innenansicht.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205207/5EB5750B5E5DFA4107BE36ED34A120BC22EF5E291F4FB7EDACCE7172F80F2FC8/andreaskirche.jpg) Open copyright © Pfarre Lenzing Close copyright [ ![St Andrew's Church in Lenzing: The picture shows a striking stone church building with a high tower and a steep roof. The building is surrounded by trees and bushes, which add a natural touch to the picture.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205205/C1CD6BDE896B6020767C0B17C84C8576828DBAB882913C46185C77F5F58461E2/andreaskirche.jpg "© Pfarre Lenzing") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205205/C1CD6BDE896B6020767C0B17C84C8576828DBAB882913C46185C77F5F58461E2/andreaskirche.jpg) Open copyright © Ing. Alois Baumgartinger Close copyright [ ![St Andrew's Church in Lenzing: The picture shows the interior of a traditional church with a vaulted ceiling and Gothic arches. The main altar and the pulpit have a dark wood design and contribute to the solemn atmosphere of the room.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205206/601790C1F9444F3855E53C6D4383A18017F646F87A0BA63535C0BCC8EA826FFF/andreaskirche-innenansicht.jpg "© Ing. Alois Baumgartinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205206/601790C1F9444F3855E53C6D4383A18017F646F87A0BA63535C0BCC8EA826FFF/andreaskirche-innenansicht.jpg) Open copyright © Pfarre Lenzing Close copyright [ ![St Andrew's Church in Lenzing: The picture shows an imposing, historic church with a high tower and stone walls. The church stands in the middle of a wintry landscape, surrounded by fir trees and covered in snow.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205207/5EB5750B5E5DFA4107BE36ED34A120BC22EF5E291F4FB7EDACCE7172F80F2FC8/andreaskirche.jpg "© Pfarre Lenzing") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205207/5EB5750B5E5DFA4107BE36ED34A120BC22EF5E291F4FB7EDACCE7172F80F2FC8/andreaskirche.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Pichlwangerstraße 4860 Lenzing [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pichlwangerstra%C3%9Fe%20%2C%204860%20Lenzing "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Pichlwangerstra%C3%9Fe%20%2C%204860%20Lenzing "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.987164322102686&lon=13.615579605102539&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) St Andrew´s Church ("Schimmel Church") The origins of Lenzing are said to date back to 1,500 BC, when the Romans built defensive tower structures there and withstood the attacks of the Teutons. The present St Andrew´s Church in the village was re-consecrated in 1508. However, there has been a church on this location ever since the 8th century, when Irish monks founded a missionary community on the site. In the year 748, the village name "Pirhoiwanc" (meaning Birch Tree Hill) was first mentioned in the historical documents of Mondsee. The frescoes that have been preserved in the Church depict Saint Andrew, the Virgin Mary holding the child and John the Evangelist. Among the Church´s most impressive possessions are ribbed vaults and a magnificent Renaissance chancel that is rich with ornaments and decorations. Among these a rare painting showing Stolanus, father of Saint Anne (Mother of Mary). Since long, the Church has been lovingly dubbed "Schimmel Church". This name is said to be of Bavarian origin. While there are many variations on the story, it most probably could be explained by the fact that St Andrew´s since ever has been a Simultaneous Church that always has been open to Non-Catholic worshippers as well. In the course of the years, this designation may have been misled into "Schimmel" Church. Until today there are regular services held and attended by Orthodox Christian worshippers. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Andreaschurch** Pichlwangerstraße 4860 Lenzing Phone [ +43 7672 92980 ](tel:+43767292980) Fax machine +43 7672 92980 - 4 E-Mail [pfarre.lenzing@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.pfarre-lenzing.dioezese-linz.at](http://www.pfarre-lenzing.dioezese-linz.at "New window") Web [attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at "New window") http://www.pfarre-lenzing.dioezese-linz.at https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Wikipedia ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schimmelkirche_Pichlwang)--- **Contact person** Mr Pfarrer Mag. Johann Ortner --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ At the Vigil Mass every Saturday at 19:00 clock **Closing day**- Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Sunday - holiday [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking**- Parking space: 10 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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