Church of St. Wolfgang, Gothic church in Kirchberg am Wechsel, Austria

The Church of St. Wolfgang is a fortified Gothic church on a slope of the Lienberg just outside Kirchberg am Wechsel. Its tall west facade has a monumental shoulder portal with a deeply profiled pointed-arch surround, crockets and a finial; the north portal shows a relief of St. Wolfgang with founder Artolf von Ofenpeck, his two sons and coats of arms. The nave, under a steep hipped roof, carries an octagonal wooden roof turret with a tall pyramidal roof.

Artolf von Ofenpeck, a follower of the Kranichberger family, founded the church after a dispute with the parish priest of Kirchberg; the north portal names him as "Anfenger des Gotshaus". Masses were read and a pilgrimage began in 1405, and his two sons completed the building in 1451. The choir was begun around 1390 and finished in 1404, while the nave was built in the second quarter of the 15th century by Maister Michel and Jörg von Straubing. Deconsecrated in 1796, it was rebuilt from 1860 to 1862 and again after a fire on 6 April 1918.

The church continues to serve as a gathering place for worship and community events throughout the year. Residents use the space for religious ceremonies and local celebrations that mark important moments in village life.

The church interior is typically accessible during daytime hours, with opening times varying by season. Visitors should note that the building may not be available for touring when services or local events are taking place.

Local tradition tells that Bishop Wolfgang himself determined the site for the church through an unusual act involving his tool. He threw his axe from a nearby location, and where it landed became the place where the church was later built, giving this site a legendary origin story.