Corpus Christi procession on the lake Traunsee

In case of bad weather, the lake procession is canceled.
Uncertain weather conditions: The decision as to whether the lake procession will take place
will be made on Corpus Christi Day at approx. 07:00 a.m.

"On the lake - in honor of God"
Corpus Christi procession in Traunkirchen

The history:
The word "Corpus Christi" is derived from the Old High German "Fronlichnam" and means "the body of the Lord".
In Traunkirchen, Corpus Christi has been held as a lakeside procession since the second fire in 1632. One reason for this form of procession, apart from the spatial problem, was the religious aspect in particular, as it was intended to bring the mystery of the Eucharist to the attention of the participants in a psychologically impressive and educationally effective way.

The course of events:
After High Mass in the parish church, the procession leaves the church to the sound of melodies from the Jesuit era and moves towards the lake gate of the former monastery. The priest with the Blessed Sacrament walks under a yellow, red embroidered canopy, the "heaven", which is carried by four men. The canopy is followed by guild and brotherhood flags and boys and girls with flags in the colors of the church (yellow and white) and Upper Austria (white and red). The local festive costume of the women, the "Goldhauben", as well as the children of the kindergarten and the first communicants embellish the procession. They are followed by the church choir, the local music and the procession participants.

The bells announce the start of the procession and the local music plays the Eucharistic hymn "Pange linqua".

The course of the Corpus Christi fleet, consisting of the main ship, the "Himmelsfuhre" and the counter ferry, numerous motorboats and sailing boats, now makes its way to the first station, Winkelbucht. Here the priest proclaims the Gospel and gives the blessing. With singing and prayer, they also reach the other two stations on the lake, at the height of the monastery and south of the Johannesberg. During the docking maneuver to the fourth and last station at the war memorial, the local music ensemble plays the hymn "Die Himmel rühmen daes ewigen Ehre" ("The heavens praise the eternal glory"), newly set to music by Ludwig van Beethoven.

The first oil painting of a Corpus Christi procession dates back to 1830. The original is in the shipping museum in the Greinburg, a copy hangs in the Patergang of the monastery.
Sources: from the local history book "Traunkirchen" by Ferdinand Mittendorfer


Lake procession in Traunkirchen
on Lake Traunsee

Testimony of faith and Christian tradition
since the year 1632

The Corpus Christi procession can be celebrated in the following ways:


On the country lane around the church and the Johannesberg
(comfortable asphalted footpath)

Himmelfuhre
Departure: approx. 09:30 a.m.
At the lake gate of the parish church (the ticket price for the Himmelfuhre is only collected on the ship, there is only a limited number of passengers, as the entire clergy, music, clubs etc. are on the ship)
Return: approx. 11:30 a.m.
Capacity: approx. 50 people
Price: Adults: € 12,00 | Children: € 6,00 from 10 years (NO PRESALE)

Return trip
Departure: approx. 09:30
At the lake gate of the parish church (ticket sales from 08:30 - churchgoers should get a ticket before the start. Limited number of seats. If someone needs a seat, they must remain seated on the pontoon after buying their ticket).

Return: approx. 11:30 a.m.
Capacity: approx. 200 people
Price: Adults: € 12,00 | Children: € 6,00 from 10 years (NO PRESALE)

Dogs are not allowed on the pontoons!

Electric boat for 4 persons from Traunkirchen town square, price on request
* Boat rental Loidl (07617/3261 or 0664/3715646)
* Boat rental Haugeneder (0699/12588972)

Special boat of Schifffahrt Loidl - advance booking required!
Tel. 0664/3715646 | www.wassertaxi.at
Departure: 09:00 am; Traunkirchen town square
Price: Adults: € 25.00 | Children: € 12.00

Special boat of the Traunseeschiffahrt - advance booking required!
Tel. 07612/ 66700 | www.traunseeschiffffahrt.at
Registration recommended
Departure: Gmunden Rathausplatz, 08:15 am
Price: Adults: € 35.00 | Children: € 25.00 from 6 years of age
Departure: Ebensee, 08:45 am
Price: Adults: € 29.00 | Children: € 22.00 from 6 years of age
Duration for both trips until approx. 11:30 am