Catholic Church of St. Martin on Kirchbühl with Ossuary

The Catholic Church of St. Martin stands on a hill overlooking Lake Sempach, featuring thick walls and a sandstone tower with rubble stone construction.

Archaeological research has revealed that the church site contains foundations from a Roman villa, with the current structure dating back to approximately 1000 CE.

The interior walls display extensive frescoes from 1300, depicting Christ, Mary, saints, the Last Judgment, and Old Testament scenes across the entire nave.

The church maintains regular opening hours for visitors and includes accessibility features for individuals who use wheelchairs to access the main areas.

The church retains its original Gothic altars without baroque modifications, distinguishing it from other regional churches that underwent later alterations.

Location: Sempach

Inception: 10 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: list of cultural properties in Sempach

Address: Kirchbühl 11.2 (22.1), 6204 Sempach 6204 6204

GPS coordinates: 47.14521,8.18666

Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:10