Vacation in Altötting: Reflection & Inspiration for your mind
The most important Maria pilgrimage destination in Germany.
The need for deceleration, contemplation, peace and quiet can be satisfied quite naturally on vacation near Altötting. For over 500 years, Altötting has been considered Germany's most important place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary, and the Black Madonna in the small chapel of grace in the heart of the town radiates a special power. People from all over the world make pilgrimages to this place to "arrive" here.
The Capuchin Church of St. Conrad with the reliquary of St. Conrad of Parzham is another place of spiritual interest. When visiting Altötting, you should also take time for the "Treasury with Pilgrimage Museum" in the house of Pope Benedict XVI and the Jerusalem Panorama with the Crucifixion of Christ.By the way, from May to October there are important pilgrimages in Altötting and processions with lights on Saturdays.
Vacation near Altötting: Pilgrim paths of the Region
The region's pilgrimage routes provide natural space for reflection and inspiration:
- Jakobsweg (Way of St. James): all of Europe is crisscrossed by Jakobswege (Way of St. James), all of which lead in the direction of Santiago di Compostela to the tomb of the Apostle James. The Way of St. James Bohemia-Bavaria-Tyrol runs through the Inn-Salzach region.
- St. Rupert Pilgrimage Trail: Follow the footsteps of the apostle of the Bavarians, St. Rupert, on the St. Rupert Pilgrimage Trail from Altötting to Salzburg. The noble bishop Rupert brought the Christian faith back to Altötting in the 7th century.
- Wolfgangweg: The Wolfgangweg leads from Regensburg to St. Wolfgang and provides insights into the life of the holy bishop Wolfgang of Regensburg.
- Benediktweg: The 248 kilometer long circular bike trail starts and ends in Altötting. The focus of this tour is Pope Benedict XVI, the "Bavarian" pope. Get to know stations of his life here.
- Via Maria: From Mariazell in Austria to Altötting, you will go on pilgrimage on the 400 km long path through the most beautiful landscapes.
- Marienwanderweg: The way is the goal and accordingly 9 pilgrimage and Marian churches as well as the idyllic nature of the Innviertel and Upper Bavaria await you on this approx. 130 km long route. Start is in St. Marienkirchen am Hausruck, end point in Altötting.
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