Maria Taferl Basilica
Maria Taferl, Austria
A baroque pilgrimage church on a terrace high above the north bank of the Danube, with views to the Alps on clear days. Signed from the B3; parking below the church.
The Basilica of Maria Taferl stands in the Nibelungengau region of Lower Austria, on a hill above the north bank of the Danube. It sits at 443 metres, about 233 metres above the river, and looks out over the Danube valley and the hills of the Mostviertel; in clear weather the view extends to an Alpine chain more than 300 kilometres long. The foundation stone was laid on 25 April 1660 and the building was completed in 1710; the pilgrimage church has been a minor basilica since 1947.
Georg Gerstenbrand began the work, Carlo Lurago continued it from 1671, and Jakob Prandtauer, who also left his mark on Melk Abbey, created the dome between 1708 and 1710. In the treasury, frescoes show the original apparitions and miraculous healings. The basilica is open daily, the treasury usually only from April to October (as of October 2026). Ask about parking before you set off.
- Nearest town
- Maria Taferl, Austria
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.2268, 15.1597
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Campingplatz MelkCampsite12 km from Maria Taferl BasilicaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Donau Camping EmmersdorfCampsite13 km from Maria Taferl BasilicaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Wachau Camping SchönbühelCampsite16 km from Maria Taferl Basilica · 70 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Waldhausen Wohnmobil-StellplatzMotorhome stopover16 km from Maria Taferl Basilica · 6 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Aktiv Camp PurgstallCampsite19 km from Maria Taferl Basilica · 40 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Donau Camping GreinCampsite23 km from Maria Taferl Basilica · 51 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Maria Taferl Basilica?
Maria Taferl Basilica is in Maria Taferl, Austria, at GPS 48.2268, 15.1597. It is about 8 km from Ybbs an der Donau.
Can you camp near Maria Taferl Basilica?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campingplatz Marbach, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Maria Taferl Basilica?
Maria Taferl Basilica is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Danube through Upper Austria: Passau to Melk.
What is there to see near Maria Taferl Basilica?
Places worth a stop nearby: Melk Abbey (13 km), Dürnstein (32 km), Rappottenstein Castle (33 km) and Mauthausen Memorial (49 km).
When is the best time to visit Maria Taferl Basilica?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)