Description

Guided Tour of Breisach Cathedral

With this audio guide, you’ll explore Breisach Cathedral and discover more than 800 years of church history and Christian life in Breisach am Rhein. You’ll learn about the history of the treasures created by Master HL and Martin Schongauer. During this digital, smartphone-based tour of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Breisach, we’ll take an in-depth look at the building’s interior and exterior. The current Romanesque-Gothic cathedral was built primarily between 1185 and 1230 and expanded again until the end of the 15th century. The church in Breisach is dedicated to St. Stephen: The arch on the west side above the portal depicts the life of the saint, who is considered the first martyr of Christianity. Among the cathedral’s treasures are an altar carved by Master HL and a mural by Martin Schongauer.

Information About the Breisach Cathedral Tour

The Breisach Cathedral Tour offers you the chance to explore this impressive city anytime for just €5.99. Scan the QR code or tap the download links on this page, and once you’ve installed the Future History app, you’re ready to go. It’s convenient, at your own pace, and without having to join a large group. You decide when you want to start the tour and when you want to take breaks. You can listen to or read about particularly interesting stops as many times as you like.

St. Stephan Parish, Breisach; Photos by Martin Hau

Starting Point

St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Breisach (Google Maps)

Audio Sample

Download links

Future History App for iOS and Android

What to Expect

You’ll love the guided tour of Breisach Cathedral. Our trained tour guides will give you unexpected and fascinating insights into this extraordinary building—both inside and out. Of particular interest:

The relics of the city’s two patron saints, Gervasius and Protasius, arrived in Breisach in 1164. They rest in a 15th-century silver reliquary in the sanctuary.
The magnificent high altar, created by the artist HL, dates from the early 16th century and is an impressive piece of woodcarving.
The painter Martin Schongauer was born in Colmar and became a citizen of Breisach in 1489. He painted a depiction of the Last Judgment on the west wall of the cathedral. It is the largest depiction of its kind north of the Alps.
You'll also learn some lesser-known anecdotes and scientific findings about St. Stephen's Cathedral

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Frequently Asked Questions

How soon after payment can I start using my digital tour?

You can download and use your digital city tour immediately after payment.

Is there an expiration date for the digital tour I purchased?

No, there is no expiration date for your digital city tour

Can I use the digital tour with my family?

Of course, a digital city tour is more fun when you’re with a group or your family. But each person has to download the digital city tour for themselves.