Calvary in Bergkirche in Eisenstadt

The Calvary in Bergkirche in Eisenstadt displays fourteen stations with figures and reliefs depicting the path to crucifixion. Marked paths wind across the grounds and lead past stone representations that are regularly maintained.

The Calvary site developed as a place of worship during the 18th century, when such devotional locations were established in Austrian communities. The Bergkirche complex later became an important center for religious gatherings in the region.

The chapel takes its name from the sacred mountain in Jerusalem and displays religious figures in stone along the marked routes. Visitors walk through these stations and notice how local people have maintained and added to the artworks over time.

The paths wind through outdoor grounds and can be walked in any season, though shoes with good grip are recommended. Access is free and the stations can be completed at a relaxed pace in about half an hour.

The Bergkirche was long home to an unusual burial story: composer Joseph Haydn rested there, though his head remained separated for many decades. This tale of divided remains gives the church a strange link to musical history that few visitors expect to find.

Location: Eisenstadt

Part of: Bergkirche

GPS coordinates: 47.84500,16.51222

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06