Breitenfurt: Baroque Church and Cultural History

If you are considering Breitenfurt for a hotel stay, its local cultural and architectural heritage can provide a useful focus for your travel decision. The connection between Baroque architecture and the history of the castle is particularly notable: St. John of Nepomuk Church is the surviving remnant of a castle built at the beginning of the 18th century. It also served as the castle chapel in Breitenfurt. The church building and its former role as a castle chapel are thus linked by a specific historical context.

Baroque Church and Castle History

The longitudinal oval domed space of the parish church was built between 1714 and 1724; the castle dates from the beginning of the 18th century. This dating links the church’s former role as a castle chapel with a specific architectural feature, without reducing its history to a single year. For you as a traveler, this offers a clear way in: you can consider the building’s design and history of use together, rather than seeing the church merely as a standalone building. Breitenfurt thus offers a starting point for anyone who, during a stay, wants to learn not only about a building but also about its historical context.

Parish Church and Wayside Chapel

As of June 23, 2026, the Catholic parish church of St. John of Nepomuk, at Kardinal-Piffl-Platz 2, 2384 Breitenfurt bei Wien, is protected as a historic monument by ordinance. As of June 23, 2026, the wayside chapel of St. John of Nepomuk, near Stelzerbergstraße 2, 2384 Breitenfurt bei Wien, is also protected as a historic monument by ordinance. To help you find your way, it is useful to note the exact names: the parish church and the wayside chapel are two separate historic sites at different addresses. The parish church is chiefly associated with the castle’s history and its domed space; the wayside chapel is identified as a separate chapel building. This makes it easy to distinguish the two sites by subject without confusing their shared name.

The Rochus Chapel and Its Image

The Rochus Chapel offers a different way to explore the town’s history. Breitenfurt dedicated it to St. Roch after the epidemic of 1713. A painting in the chapel depicts the saint in pilgrim’s clothing, walking through a hilly landscape. The dedication and image give you two specific points of reference: the dedication links the chapel to the epidemic, while the painting portrays Roch as a pilgrim in a landscape. This focus differs from that of St. John of Nepomuk Parish Church, where the former castle function and the shape of the domed space define the building’s history. If you are interested in religious art and local history, you can take these different perspectives into account when making your selection.

Event Venue and Field Monument

The Augustineum is a modern event center for a variety of events. You can rent one or more rooms there, with the necessary infrastructure. This is a different way of connecting with the town than through its churches and chapels: here, the focus is not on architectural history but on spaces for your own event. If you are planning a meeting or another event during your stay, you can base your considerations on the number of rooms you need and the infrastructure required.

The Büdlbirnbam also broadens the view beyond religious buildings. It is a field monument at the end of Altomontegasse in Breitenfurt-West. If you do not want to choose historic places solely on the basis of church buildings, this monument offers a different type of site and a specific location. Its name, classification as a field monument, and location in Breitenfurt-West provide clear points of reference.

Putting an Older Stop Reference into Context

In 2019, there was a stop at Kardinal-Piffl-Platz in Breitenfurt-West. If you are planning to travel by public transport, please check the current timetable before setting out.

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