Wieskirche, Steingaden

Name: Wieskirche
Address: Wies 12, Steingaden, 86989, Germany
Telephone: +49 8862 932930

#1 among attractions in Steingaden

Unesco, Top attraction, Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Pilgrimage Church of Wies is an oval rococo church, designed in the late 1740s by brothers J. B. and Dominikus Zimmermann, the latter of whom lived nearby for the last eleven years of his life. It is located in the foothills of the Alps, in the municipality of Steingaden in the Weilheim-Schongau district, Bavaria, Germany. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1983Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 47°40'60"N, 10°54'0"E

Address

Wies 12Steingaden 86989 Germany

Contact

+49 8862 932930

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Steingaden

Day trips

Wieskirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rottenbuch Abbey, Welfenmünster, Halblech, Lechbruck.

4.8 miNE
Monastery
Rottenbuch Abbey, Rottenbuch
122 min walk • Rottenbuch Abbey in Rottenbuch was founded as an Augustinian monastery in 1073 on land granted by Duke Welf I of Bavaria and his wife Judith of Flanders. The Abbey church was constructed between 1085 and 1125 in the Romanesque style. The design of a crossing transept and...
2.1 miNW
Church
Welfenmünster, Steingaden
55 min walk • The former Premonstratensian collegiate church of St. John Baptist has served as the Catholic parish church of Steingaden in the Weilheim-Schongau district of Upper Bavaria since the secularization of Steingaden Monastery.
5.2 miSW
Locality
Halblech
133 min walk • One of the main attractions in Halblech is the stunning Neuschwanstein Castle, which is perched on a rugged hill and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This fairy-tale castle, built by King Ludwig II, is a masterpiece of architecture and a must-see...
5.4 miW
Locality
Lechbruck
139 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of outdoor activities available in Lechbruck. The nearby Lech River provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic boat tours, while the surrounding forests offer hiking and mountain biking trails for...
2.1 miNE
Locality
Wildsteig
54 min walk • One of the main attractions in Wildsteig is the historic St. Anna Church, a beautiful Baroque-style church dating back to the 17th century. Visitors can admire the intricate architectural details of the church and explore its peaceful surroundings.

Wieskirche, Steingaden

Facts and practical information

Wieskirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Rottenbuch Abbey, Rottenbuch

Welfenmünster, Steingaden

Halblech

Lechbruck

Wildsteig