St. Bartholomew's Church, Berchtesgaden
St. Bartholomew's Church, Berchtesgaden, Catholic pilgrimage church on Königssee Lake, Germany
The church stands on the western shore of Königssee Lake with red domed roof and two onion domes reflecting in the clear mountain waters.
The Prince-Provosts of Berchtesgaden established the church in 1134, which underwent reconstruction in 1697 to incorporate the Baroque architectural style.
The church contains three apses with altars dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, Saint Catherine, and Saint James, featuring stucco work by Joseph Schmidt.
Visitors reach the church exclusively by boat services departing from Schönau am Königssee, with tickets available at the main dock station.
An annual pilgrimage starts from Maria Alm in Austria, crossing the Berchtesgaden Alps to reach the church on the Saturday following August 24.
Location: Schönau am Königsee
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: Sankt Bartholomä 1
GPS coordinates: 47.54472,12.97250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14
Bavaria combines medieval castles, baroque churches and natural areas. The region features palaces in forests, old monasteries near rivers and mountain lakes in the Alps. The cities maintain their medieval architecture while the landscape includes mountains, lakes and historical hiking trails.
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