The parish church of Golling an der Salzach, dedicated to Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, was first documented in 1384. Originally built as a simple hall building, it was given its present form with two side aisles in 1689 under the influence of the court architect Giovanni Gaspare Zuccalli, and the church tower was raised. A fire destroyed the roof as early as 1693, while the interior of the church remained largely untouched. The Baroque tower crown was damaged by lightning in 1888 and replaced by the pointed spire visible today.
In 1856, the church was elevated to an independent parish church. A comprehensive restoration took place between 1959 and 1960. Further renovations followed, including the replacement of the tower cross in 2003 and the installation of new pews, a heating system, and a fourth bell in 2004.
Architecturally, the church is a hybrid of different styles: the central nave and choir are late Gothic, the side aisles are Baroque, and the tower combines Gothic structure with a Baroque bell chamber. Of particular note is the high altar from 1707, with an altarpiece from 1859. The church also boasts a historic organ that has been restored several times, most recently in 2008. Today, the parish church is an important spiritual and cultural center for the Golling community.