Attraction · Fulda · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Dom St. Salvator in Fulda

Dom St. Salvator is an attraction in Fulda, Hesse. This place has a story in the app. 4 of the 14 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 420 m you'll find a bench, a water point, a public toilet and a bike pump.

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Story · Dom St. Salvator

You're standing on the cathedral square in Fulda, in front of the cathedral, the seat of the diocese and the symbol of the town. Start with the two towers. They're sixty-five metres tall, and you can clearly make out four storeys, separated by ledges. Down below are two big sandstone statues. On the right, Saint Sturm as abbot, with mitre and staff. On the left, Saint Boniface as bishop, holding a Bible pierced by a dagger. On the third storey you'll spot the copper and gilt hands of a clock and a sundial.

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Wheelchair: Accessible

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Dom St. Salvator in Fulda: the cathedral of the diocese

The Dom St. Salvator in Fulda is a church. It is the cathedral of the diocese and a symbol of the town. The church was consecrated in 1712. Bonifatius, the apostle of the Duitsers, rests in the crypt, and Koenraad I is also buried in this church. You will find the Dom on Domplatz in Fulda, in the state of Hessen, at Domplatz 1. Nearby are the Dommuseum (81 metres), Schloss Fulda (333 metres) and the Altes Rathaus (469 metres).

The history of Dom St. Salvator

The cathedral stands on the site of the earlier basilica, once the largest in this part of Europe. That church was demolished, and construction of the new church began in 1704, partly on the old foundations. The architect was Johann Dientzenhofer, who had visited Rome in 1699, where the pope advised him to work with the prince-abbot. This is why the church faces west, just like the church in Rome. The building was completed in 1712. In 1905, things went wrong during a festival in honour of the saint. Fireworks probably set jackdaw nests alight in the right-hand tower, and the tower burnt out completely.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

There are plenty of benches at Dom St. Salvator. The nearest one is 52 metres away, by the Dechaneigarten, and there are 155 benches within 500 metres. Drinking water at Dom St. Salvator can be found at the Domdechanei, 85 metres away, and there are 4 water points within 500 metres. The nearest public toilet is at the Michaelsberg, 107 metres away. This toilet is free to use and wheelchair accessible, and there are 10 public toilets within 500 metres. If you have a bike with you, you can pump up your tyres at a free bike pump 424 metres away. There are 2 bike pumps within 500 metres.

Walking and more to see nearby

If you want to continue exploring the town after your visit to the cathedral, there is plenty nearby. The Dommuseum is the closest, just 81 metres away. After 333 metres you reach Schloss Fulda, a castle. The Altes Rathaus is 469 metres away, and the Vonderau Museum is 572 metres away. A little further off, at 1,061 metres, you will find the Deutsches Feuerwehr-Museum. The Kinder-Akademie Fulda is a museum 1,400 metres away. All of these places are close enough together to visit on foot.

Facilities near Dom St. Salvator

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a bench near Dom St. Salvator in Fulda?

The nearest bench is 52 metres from Dom St. Salvator, at Dechaneigarten. Within 500 metres there are 155 benches in total.

Where can I get drinking water near Dom St. Salvator in Fulda?

The nearest water tap is 85 metres from Dom St. Salvator, at Domdechanei. Within 500 metres there are 4 water taps.

Where is a toilet near Dom St. Salvator in Fulda?

The nearest public toilet is 107 metres away, at Michaelsberg. It is free and wheelchair accessible, and within 500 metres there are 10 public toilets.

What architectural style is Dom St. Salvator in Fulda?

Construction of Dom St. Salvator began in 1704, and the church was consecrated in 1712.

Who is buried in Dom St. Salvator in Fulda?

In the crypt of Dom St. Salvator rests Bonifatius, who died in 754. Koenraad I is also buried in the church.

How tall are the towers of Dom St. Salvator?

The 2 towers of Dom St. Salvator are 65 metres high. They have 4 storeys, separated by cornices.