Romanische Pfarrkirche zum Heiligen Andreas

The church in Hennersdorf is said to be one of the oldest in Lower Austria, although details about its origins remain obscure.

Building history details suggest that it was probably built around the middle of the 12th century, which could also be reconciled with the documented first mention of Hennersdorf in 1114. Due to the great age of the church, it primarily reflects three epochs of art history. The basic structure of the nave can be attributed to the Romanesque period, and corresponding elements can be found on the exterior façade, especially the former portal in the south. In the later 15th century, the Gothic tower - now housing three bells - was added to the east. In 1758, the church was finally extensively rebuilt in the Baroque style. The church was extended to the west (addition of a new apse and sacristies on both sides with oratories above), a vault was installed instead of the flat ceiling that had presumably existed until then and the old apse in the east was demolished, resulting in the creation of a new portal. The interior of the church was rotated by 180° at the time, meaning that the altar was moved from east to west. The interior of the church is dominated by rococo, but modern elements - dating from the interior renovation in 2006 - blend in harmoniously.