Places of interest

Marien chapel

A small church stands on a gentle hill, surrounded by green trees. The sky is clear and blue.

A picturesque church stands among trees with a mountain in the background. The sky is clear and sunny.

A picturesque church on a hill with an impressive mountain backdrop in the background. The surroundings are green and blooming, ideal for nature lovers.

Kirchplatz 4
6352 Ellmau

Address

Pfarramt Ellmau

Kirchplatz 4

6352 Ellmau

(0043) 5358 2291

Pfarre.Ellmau@pfarre.kirchen.net

www.ellmau.gv.atUnser_Ellmau/Kirche/Pfarramt

Description

The Maria-Heimsuchungskapelle, also called Marienkapelle, is located above the chapel park near the centre of the village of Ellmau and is the landmark of the community.
It was built in 1719 by postmaster Johann Kaisermann and consecrated seven years later by Bishop Karl Josef von Chiemsee. From 1988 - 1990 a general renovation took place.
The chapel contains a baroque altar with the altar leaf "Maria Heimsuchung", painted by Alois Wagner from Hall in 1831.
Next to it are the patron saints of cattle, Leonhard and New Year's Eve. On the altar there is a copy of the...