Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Alber

The Maria Alber chapel is a baroque church in Friedberg featuring a copper-covered dome with an octagonal lantern. The interior contains four rounded apses arranged around a central square space, complemented by western arcades.

The pilgrimage tradition began in 1686 when customs officer Arnold Schwenkh placed a replica of the Altötting Madonna in a hollow tree. This sacred site later led to the construction of the baroque chapel that stands today.

The chapel draws pilgrims who come to venerate the Madonna, creating a devotional character throughout the space. The ornate interior decoration reinforces the spiritual purpose visitors experience when entering.

The chapel is located on Maria-Alber Street in Friedberg and is accessible to visitors on foot. You can visit at your own pace and find a quiet spot to pause and observe the surroundings.

The bell arrangement between the pilasters in open arches follows a southern European design pattern that is uncommon in this part of Germany. This detail shows how the builder incorporated southern architectural influences into the local building style.

Location: Friedberg

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Augsburger Straße 54

GPS coordinates: 48.35590,10.95880

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22