Wallfahrtskirche Birnau am Bodensee

The Birnau Basilica stands on the northern shore of Lake Constance, featuring white walls, detailed frescoes, and seven baroque altars inside the main hall.

Constructed between 1746 and 1749 by architect Peter Thumb for the Imperial Abbey of Salem, the church received its consecration in September 1750.

The interior decorations combine sculptures by Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer with ceiling frescoes by Gottfried Bernhard Götz, representing German baroque religious art.

The church opens daily from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM in summer and 5:00 PM in winter, with regular masses on Sundays at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:45 AM.

The church houses the Honigschlecker, a carved cherub figure with a beehive, which represents a distinctive element of German baroque sculpture.

Location: Uhldingen-Mühlhofen

Inception: September 21, 1750

Architects: Peter Thumb

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Maurach 5

Website: http://birnau.de

GPS coordinates: 47.74611,9.21917

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52