Loretto chapels
On the road to Birgsau are the picturesque Loretto chapels, which, according to Dumant's art guide, represent "the most beautiful art destination" in Oberstdorf.
The pilgrimage churches refer to the Italian pilgrimage site of St. Loreto near Ancona. There was the same apparition of Mary as here. They are also the end point of the stations of the cross in Oberstdorf.

Time of construction: 1657
Architectural style: Rococo, storm style since 1741, dome painting by Claudius Schraudolph 1871
Artistic treasures: high altar, figures, ceiling paintings, stuccoing, organ, stations of the cross. The Way of the Cross leads in 11 stations from the parish church to Loretto. Altar by Anton Sturm
Special features: Votive pictures / gifts, a large picture shows the pilgrimages of the Lechtal people who came to Loretto via the Mädeljoch.
Denomination: Roman Catholic

 

St. Anna Chapel in Rohrmoos
The oldest wooden chapel in southern Germany from the 16th century is in Rohrmoos.
The late Renaissance chapel of St. Anna with folk frescoes and a winged altar was built by head sessian Jakob von Waldburg-Wolfegg in 1586. With its completely preserved painting, the chapel is probably unique in Bavaria.

Time of construction: around 1568
Architectural style: Renaissance, timber construction from the late Renaissance
Artistic treasures: crucifix, popular frescoes, winged altar from 1568
Denomination: Roman Catholic

 

Church services

In the Catholic Church of St. John Baptist
Sunday at 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am

In the Evangelical Christ Church
Sunday at 10 am

 

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