Kleine Kappl

The Kleine Kappl is a baroque church in Bad Neualbenreuth featuring two side altars that complement the main altar and ceiling frescoes created by artist Elias Dollhopf in 1770. The interior displays typical characteristics of this period with ornate decoration across the walls and vaulted surfaces.

An older chapel dedicated to Saint Sebastian was replaced by the current church in 1725 after Johann Joseph Werndl von Lehenstein and Maria Sophia commissioned its construction. This renewal came from the desire to create a larger and more elaborately designed space for the growing number of pilgrims.

The chapel served as a pilgrimage destination where people sought help during times of illness and hardship. It retained this role across centuries and continues to draw visitors who connect with this legacy today.

The church is open year-round and easily accessible on foot from Bad Neualbenreuth. It helps to allow time to explore the interior at leisure and take in the painted details across the ceiling and walls.

The chapel bell, cast in 1761, was taken during World War II in 1942 but returned intact after the conflict ended. This piece tells a rare story, as many church bells were melted down for war materials during that period.

Location: Bad Neualbenreuth

Address: Ottengrün 1

GPS coordinates: 49.96991,12.42684

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23