Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Alber

The Maria Alber chapel features a copper-covered dome with an octagonal lantern, four round apses attached to a central square space, and western arcades.

The pilgrimage tradition began in 1686 when customs officer Arnold Schwenkh placed a replica of the Altötting Madonna in a hollow tree trunk.

The chapel contains significant baroque architectural elements, including Wessobrunner-style acanthus stucco work and ceiling frescoes depicting the founder kneeling before the sacred image.

Located at Maria-Alber-Str. 20 in Friedberg, the chapel belongs to the Holy Spirit parish of Augsburg-Hochzoll and Friedberg-West despite its position within Friedberg city limits.

The bell arrangement between the pilasters in open arches follows a southern European design pattern, which is uncommon for this region of Germany.

Location: Friedberg

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Augsburger Straße 54

GPS coordinates: 48.35590,10.95880

Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:49