St. Martin

St. Martin is a Catholic church in Landersdorf, Bavaria, featuring a three-bay nave with rounded corners, a single-bay choir, and a four-story tower topped with a copper onion dome. The building sits on elevated ground in the center of the settlement and is surrounded by a walled churchyard.

The church was first recorded in 1220 and underwent major reconstruction in 1761 by architect Johann Baptist Lethner. The rebuilt structure received its consecration in 1790 from Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Schroffenberg.

The interior walls display rococo decoration with ceiling frescoes showing Saint Martin with a goose and the adoration of the shepherds in grand settings. Visitors notice the colorful details and warm light coming through the windows that highlights the painted scenes.

The building sits on elevated ground in central Landersdorf and is easy to reach on foot. The walled churchyard surrounding the church creates a quiet space for visitors to explore.

One of the church bells was cast in 1765 by Gottlieb Hanke and survived undamaged after being sent to Hamburg during World War II. Its return after the war stands as a rare example of an object that endured the conflict.

Location: Dorfen

Address: Landersdorf 12

GPS coordinates: 48.29155,12.08771

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23