--- title: Community Hospital Church url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400891/community-hospital-church.html" description: "This gem of late Gothic architecture was built in the 15th century, along with the Bürgerspital—a hospital attached at a right angle—for innocent citizens of Braunau who had fallen on hard times.The architect is believed to have been part of the school of the famous Hans von Burghausen. The church features tall, pointed-arch windows, buttresses projecting from the walls, and a high roof.Inside, we can see it as a fine example of the so-called hexagonal churches, which are common in the Braunau district and the neighboring Bavarian region, and admire its beautiful net rib vault composed of regular rhombuses.The altars were created in the late 17th century by the Baroque artist Sebastian Högenauer. Johannes Froschauer painted the altarpieces: “The Descent of the Holy Spirit” and “The Ascension of Christ.”" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Community Hospital Church Community Hospital Church =========================== Braunau am Inn, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204463/9D254818416CF2DD740426A88C998F058ED949883E493765A311533A35FBDB9E/buergerspitalskirche.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204462/BE441457E870566E49211D5143B78A6929AADF15B09BCE0284FBACDB0CB6B317/buergerspitalskirche.jpg) Open copyright © Hannah Rechberger Close copyright [ ![Bürgerspitalkirche Hl. Geist in Braunau am Inn: An imposing, time-honoured building with characteristic architecture, surrounded by lush, green trees. The façade features a striking, pointed tower that rises into the sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204463/9D254818416CF2DD740426A88C998F058ED949883E493765A311533A35FBDB9E/buergerspitalskirche.jpg "© Hannah Rechberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204463/9D254818416CF2DD740426A88C998F058ED949883E493765A311533A35FBDB9E/buergerspitalskirche.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Close copyright [ ![Bürgerspitalkirche Hl. Geist in Braunau am Inn: A tall stone church tower rises up in the midst of green trees. The building has a traditional architectural style with Gothic elements. The façade is made of stone and partly overgrown with ivy.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204462/BE441457E870566E49211D5143B78A6929AADF15B09BCE0284FBACDB0CB6B317/buergerspitalskirche.jpg "© TVB") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204462/BE441457E870566E49211D5143B78A6929AADF15B09BCE0284FBACDB0CB6B317/buergerspitalskirche.jpg) 1. 2. Palmplatz 5280 Braunau am Inn [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Palmplatz%2C%205280%20Braunau%20am%20Inn "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Palmplatz%2C%205280%20Braunau%20am%20Inn "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.2577&lon=13.0373&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) This gem of late Gothic architecture was built in the 15th century, along with the Bürgerspital—a hospital attached at a right angle—for innocent citizens of Braunau who had fallen on hard times. The architect is believed to have been part of the school of the famous Hans von Burghausen. The church features tall, pointed-arch windows, buttresses projecting from the walls, and a high roof. Inside, we can see it as a fine example of the so-called hexagonal churches, which are common in the Braunau district and the neighboring Bavarian region, and admire its beautiful net rib vault composed of regular rhombuses. The altars were created in the late 17th century by the Baroque artist Sebastian Högenauer. Johannes Froschauer painted the altarpieces: “The Descent of the Holy Spirit” and “The Ascension of Christ.” [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Community Hospital Church** Palmplatz 5280 Braunau am Inn Phone [ +43 7722 62644 ](tel:+43772262644) E-Mail [info@entdeckerviertel.at](#mailto) --- **Contact person** Tourismus Braunau --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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