Parish church St. Anthony, Roman Catholic parish church in Hallein, Austria

The Parish Church of St. Anthony (Pfarrkirche Hallein) is a classicist hall church built from 1769 to 1775 to plans by Wolfgang Hagenauer. Its nave, extended ten metres west over a former cemetery, is covered by two wide dome vaults, so there are no side aisles or pillar rows. A Gothic choir with a 3/8 apse and a crypt below was retained, and the north tower, rebuilt in 1965 by Jakob Adlhart, carries a relief signed JA 66 above the portal.

The first documented mention dates to 1206, when the settlement of Mühlbach in Hallein was expanding due to the growing salt mining industry. Over the centuries, the building was enlarged and adapted, reflecting the changes in the region.

The church takes its name from Saint Anthony, and visitors can see the historic organ where notable musicians once performed. The interior layout with its vaulted ceilings creates a particular sense of space when you enter.

The church stands in Hallein's old town, with the west facade facing the Dürrnberg road. The main entrance is at the west portal under the tower; the choir and crypt lie to the east. The nave is step-free, but the crypt is reached by stairs.

The organ case dates from 1704 and probably came from Christoph Egedacher; the Hallein carpenter Jacob Daigl built it for 80 gulden, and it was gilded in 1707. Like most Egedacher organs, its prospect incorporated a clock face. Rieger Orgelbau replaced the instrument completely in 2018, keeping only the case; the organ was consecrated on 25 November 2018.