Wallfahrtskirche Maria Schöndorf, Vöcklabruck, Pilgrimage church in Vöcklabruck, Austria.
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Schoendorf is a church building located on the Schoendorfer Plateau near Voecklabruck with two towers of different sizes positioned on the southern side. The interior contains a high altar with a Madonna figure, choir stalls from the 18th century, and an organ with 1580 pipes.
The church was first mentioned in written records from the 9th century, making it one of the oldest places of worship in the district. Over the centuries, the interior spaces were expanded and outfitted with new elements, particularly the choir stalls that date to the 18th century.
This pilgrimage site has drawn visitors seeking spiritual connection for many centuries. The spaces retain the character of an active place of worship where pilgrims and worshippers naturally gather.
The church can be visited on most days and offers wheelchair access via a ramp. Those interested in experiencing a full service with the congregation can attend the Sunday gatherings held each week.
The organ was installed only in recent decades yet offers impressive sound depth with many registers. The west tower houses bells of various ages, including two from the late 15th century.
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