Attraction · Steingaden · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Wieskirche in Steingaden

Wieskirche is an attraction in Steingaden, Bavaria. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 1 of the 21 well-known points of interest nearby is within 1 km. Within 190 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

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Audio tour · Wieskirche

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You're standing at the Wieskirche, the Pilgrimage Church of Wies, in a meadow at the foot of the Bavarian Alps. Wies simply means meadow. Have a look at the outside first. It's surprisingly plain, with clean lines. The tower has a dome with a slightly Byzantine feel, topped by a gilded cross you can see glinting from far away. At the back, the priest's house is attached to the church in the same style.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Apr-Oct 08:00-19:00; Nov-Mar 08:00 -17:00
Wheelchair: Partly accessible

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Wieskirche Steingaden: a pilgrimage church in Bavaria

The Wieskirche is a pilgrimage church, a place people travel to in order to pray. Its focus is a wooden statue that still stands on the altar. The church has been listed as UNESCO-werelderfgoed since 1983. You will find the Wieskirche in Steingaden, set in a meadow in Bavaria. The Wallfahrtsmuseum, a museum next to the church, is 41 metres away.

The history of the Wieskirche

The story begins with a simple wooden statue, showing a figure bound to a pillar and scourged. A monk from the nearby Steingaden monastery made it for processions. It later came into the hands of a farmer who lived on the meadow, Maria Lory. In 1738, tears were seen on the statue. The news spread, and more and more pilgrims came. In 1740, the farmer had a small chapel built, but it was far too small. The abbey therefore commissioned a proper church. Between 1745 and 1754, the brothers Dominikus and Johann Baptist Zimmermann built the church. Dominikus lived nearby for the last years of his life. Since 1983, UNESCO has listed the church.

Opening times, tickets and accessibility at the Wieskirche

For current opening times and ticket information, check the official website of the Wieskirche at wieskirche.de. Times and prices are not listed here, as they may change, so please check the site before setting off. The church is partly accessible to wheelchair users, which means you may not be able to reach every part of it as easily. Inside, there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet. If you have questions about access, the website also has more information.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

Benches are close by at Wieskirche in Steingaden. The nearest one is 132 metres away, and there are 10 within 500 metres. Drinking water is available at the water point 181 metres away. It is the only water point within 500 metres, so it is worth filling your bottle there. The nearest public toilet is 188 metres away, and it is wheelchair accessible. There are 2 public toilets in total within 500 metres.

Walk on and see more nearby

After your visit to the church, you don't have to head off straight away. The Wallfahrtsmuseum is 41 metres away, so it takes just a few minutes to walk there. You can visit it before you continue on your walk. You can hear more about the Wieskirche in the Outdoor Pitstop app, where you'll find a 2-minute audio story. Listen to it on the spot, while you look at the church. That way you have the information right at hand and don't need to bring a booklet. Put your phone on silent somewhere quiet, pop in your earphones and listen to the story before you carry on.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes the Wieskirche special?

The Wieskirche has a strikingly plain exterior and an interior full of rococo, with white, gold leaf and a ceiling that seems to open up to heaven. Since 1983 the church has been on the Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO.

Is the Wieskirche baroque or rococo?

The Wieskirche is built in rococo. The brothers Dominikus and Johann Baptist Zimmermann built the church between 1745 and 1754.

Where can I find drinking water at the Wieskirche in Steingaden?

The nearest water point is 181 metres from the Wieskirche. There is 1 water point within 500 metres.

Where can I find a toilet at the Wieskirche in Steingaden?

Inside the Wieskirche there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet. The nearest public toilet is 188 metres further on and is also wheelchair-accessible, and there are 2 public toilets within 500 metres.

Are there benches at the Wieskirche in Steingaden?

Yes, the nearest bench is 132 metres from the Wieskirche. There are 10 benches within 500 metres.

Can I get to the Wieskirche in Steingaden by bus?

Yes, on summer weekends a bus runs directly from München to the Wieskirche.