St. Georgs chapel

The stone chapel stands on a rock pinnacle above Berschis village, featuring a semicircular apse with a tent roof and a two-aisled hall structure.

Archaeological excavations revealed Bronze Age settlement traces and late Roman fortification remains at St. Georgsberg, with the first written chapel reference dating to 1253.

Wall paintings from 1580 decorate the interior, depicting religious figures including Saint Peter, Saint William, Saint Paul, and representations of death.

The chapel contains a baroque altar from the early 17th century, displaying Christ crucified with Mary, Johannes, and Magdalena in carved detail.

Behind the altar lies a specialized opening known as the headache hole, which served ceremonial healing purposes in historical religious practices.

Location: Walenstadt

Location: canton St. Gallen

Address: Berschis

GPS coordinates: 47.10189,9.35159

Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:10