Sanctuary of St. Coloman in Schwangau near Füssen

In Schwangau near Füssen in Bavaria stands in the open field at the foot of the Schwangau mountains, surrounded by a few trees, the beautiful Sanctuary of St. Coloman. The baroque church, which stands very close to the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle, is one of the most famous sights in Bavaria.

In its present form, the Church in 17. century. In front of it stood a small chapel in honor of the Saint Colomanwho in this place in 11. Century at his Travel after Jerusalem one of the following: Detent Filled had. The baroque structure with the slender tower and its perfectly proportioned onion hood has a magnificently designed interior with ornate stucco decorations on the ceilings and walls. The massive high altar has a triple column structure and is dominated by a painted altar leaf, which is the sacred Coloman with the Holy See. Trinity is represented. Fine votive images, carved statues of saints and a relic of St. Coloman can also be discovered here. The completely preserved equipment and the magnificent decorations result in an impressive total work of art by the Bavarian Baroques.

Every year in October, the famous St. Coloman Festival instead. Accompanied by the Schwangau population, hundreds of riders in costumes on elaborately cleaned horses move to the church to honor the patron saint of the church. After a divine service, the riders then circle the church three times according to ancient tradition and are blessed. Afterwards, delicious food and drink is celebrated. Here you can experience Bavarian customs up close.

The St. Coloman Church No one should miss out on the Region of Füssen is on the way. It can be visited daily.