Stiftskirche St. Peter, Salzburg

Name: Stiftskirche St. Peter
Address: Sankt-Peter-Bezirk 1, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Telephone: +43 662 844576

#77 among attractions in Salzburg

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The Collegiate Church of St. Peter is the abbey church of the Benedictine Archabbey of St. Peter in the middle of the St. Peter district immediately at the foot of the Mönchsberg in the city of Salzburg. The church was consecrated to St. Peter the Apostle. The entire complex of St. Peter's Abbey is a listed building. After a year of extensive renovations, the collegiate church reopened on Sept. 22, 2019, with the consecration of a new altar by the Archbishop of Salzburg and the Archabbot of St. Peter.

Coordinates: 47°47'49"N, 13°2'41"E

Address

Sankt-Peter-Bezirk 1AltstadtSalzburg 5020 Austria

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+43 662 844576

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Stiftskirche St. Peter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Stiftskirche St. Peter open?

Stiftskirche St. Peter is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Stiftskirche St. Peter?

Nearby attractions include Petersfriedhof, Salzburg (1 min walk), St Peter's Abbey, Salzburg (1 min walk), Stiftsmühle St. Peter, Salzburg (2 min walk), Franciscan Church, Salzburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Stiftskirche St. Peter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stiftskirche St. Peter:

Trolleybus

Rathaus • Lines: 10, 14, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (6 min walk)
Mozartsteg/Rudolfskai • Lines: 10, 14, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (7 min walk)

Bus

Rathaus • Lines: 120, 160, 170, 175, 25, 27, 270, 28, 5, 840 (6 min walk)
Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz • Lines: 22, 23 (7 min walk)

Train

Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt (24 min walk)
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (29 min walk)