Bergkirche Rodaun

Bergkirche Rodaun is a baroque parish church situated on a hilltop in Vienna's Liesing district, rising approximately 267 meters above the Liesingbach valley. The building displays characteristic baroque architecture with an ornate interior and a distinctive tower that stands out in the local landscape.

The church was built between 1739 and 1745 under the patronage of Eleonore von Sauberskirchen, fulfilling her mother's final wish for the Rodaun estate. Its construction reflects the religious expansion taking place in the Vienna region during that baroque period.

The interior preserves original baroque decoration with a high altar painting of Jesus' baptism created by Michelangelo Unterberger. This artistic arrangement gives the space its religious character and remains central to how the church feels when you enter.

Visitors can explore the church during its open hours, with services held on Sundays and holidays. The best way to experience the site is to walk up the hillside to fully appreciate the location and surroundings.

The roof displays two large stone figures of Saint Catherine and Saint Barbara positioned next to the tower. These prominent stone sculptures are particularly noticeable from outside and become a striking feature of the structure.