Court Church (Hofkirche)

Historical Monument of Art: Schwarz-Mander-Kirche

The Court Church impresses with the 28 larger-than-life figures of the bronze-cast Black Statues, which guard the magnifi-cent tomb of Emperor Maximilian I. The Court Church is therefore also known as the Schwarz-Mander-Kirche. This sight in Innsbruck is one of the most impressive imperial tombs in Europe. 
 

The cenotaph, also known as the shrine tomb, is decorated with marble reliefs depicting scenes from Habsburg life. The more than 450-year old Ebert organ, the Silver Chapel, and last but not least, the tombs of Archduke Ferdinand II and his wife Philippine Welser also distinguish the Court Church. Maximilian I and Ferdinand I engaged the most outstanding art-ists of their time, such as Dürer, Colin, and many others, and consequently had a decisive influence on court art. 

Opening hours

All year

Mondays to Saturdays from 9:00 am to 05:00 pm
Sundays and public holidays from 12:30 to 05:00 pm
 

How to get here & contact

Court Church (Hofkirche)
Universitätsstraße 2 | 6020 Innsbruck
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