Innsbruck Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. James stretches up towards the Alps in Innsbruck.
Photo © Sacred Destinations, 2000.
Facade of Innsbruck Cathedral. Photo
Andrew Bossi.
Interior of Innsbruck Cathedral. Photo
Francesco.
Location map and aerial view of Innsbruck Cathedral. For a larger interactive view, see our Innsbruck Map.
The Domkirche zu St. Jakob (Cathedral of St. James) is an 18th-century Baroque cathedral in Innsbruck, Austria.
History
The Domkirche of Innsbruck was rebuilt in 1717-24 by Baroque architect Johann Jakob Herkommer. The church suffered heavy damage in World War II, but was later restored.
What to See
Innsbruck Cathedral has a plain but window-filled facade with two towers topped with domes. A large dome covers the transept crossing. The interior is fully decorated in the Baroque style, with contributions from the Asam Brothers.
The main attraction of the interior is the altarpiece entitled Maria Hilf (Mary of Succor) by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Also of interest is a monument of 1620 honoring Archduke Maximilian III (d.1618), in the north aisle.
Quick Facts
| Site Information | |
| Names: | Innsbruck Cathedral; Domkirche |
| Location: | Innsbruck, Austria |
| Faith: | Christianity |
| Denomination: | Catholic |
| Dedication: | St. James |
| Category: | Cathedrals |
| Architecture: | Baroque |
| Date: | 1717-24 |
| Architect: | Johann Jakob Herkommer |
| Status: | active |
| Visitor Information | |
| Address: | Domplatz 6, Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria |
| Coordinates: | 47.269418° N, 11.394217° E (view on Google Maps) |
| Lodging: | View hotels near this location |
| Phone: | 0512/58-39-02 |
| Public transport: | Tram: 1 or 3 |
| Opening hours: | Winter: daily 6:30am-6pm Summer: daily 7am-7pm Closed Fri noon-3pm and during religious services. |
| Cost: | Free |
Travel Resources
- Innsbruck Map - our detailed interactive map of Innsbruck, plus hand-picked links to more
- Innsbruck Hotels - check availability, maps, photos and reviews, and book at the guaranteed lowest price
- Innsbruck Guided Tours - sightseeing tours and activities in Innsbruck
- Innsbruck Car Rentals - enjoy more travel freedom by picking up a car in Innsbruck
Article Sources
- Personal visits (October 2000; October 25, 2010).
- Dom zu St. Jakob - Frommers.com
- Fodor's Austria, 11th ed.
Last updated on January 24, 2011.
