St. Blasien Cathedral
Dom St. Blasien
A giant neoclassical domed church in the deep Black Forest, with a dome about 36 metres across, ranking among the largest in Europe.
St. Blasien Cathedral was originally the church of a Benedictine abbey. After a fire in the 18th century, it was rebuilt on the model of the Pantheon in Rome. Its dome is about 36 metres in diameter and 64 metres high, making it one of the largest church domes in Europe, and the interior's white colonnades are majestic yet simple. The town lies in the Alb Valley and is a spa resort, with hiking trails in the surrounding area leading to Lake Schluchsee. Entry to the cathedral is free. By car, it is about 1 hour from Freiburg and about 15 minutes from Lake Schluchsee, so both can be visited in one day.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:30 (until 17:30 in winter)