Kappelkirche

Idyllically located on the edge of Unterammergau Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Blood, which is popularly affectionately known as "canChapel" is probably one of the oldest churches im Ammertal.
Already in the 9. century is said to be the one who comes from the Guelph family Eticho settled as a hermit at the site of today's church.

Today's Holy Blood Relic only came to Unterammergau from Italy in 1734 after the original relic was lost during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1703.

The pretty, little building with high pointed helmet was already created in late Gothic Time, but only in the year 1618 The longhouse was added, that of the Wessobrunners Johann Schmuzer1680 supplemented by a choir.

After secularization Should the Chapel be demolished as an unnecessary church, it is only thanks to the commitment of the citizens of Unterammergau that one of the oldest places of pilgrimage im Ammertal is still preserved today.

Im Interior The church reveals itself to the viewer as harmonious Mix from Early Baroque, High Baroque, Rokoko and Renaissance. These are of particular importance Ceiling frescoes of the Oberammergau painter Franz Seraph Zwinck (1779) which together with the High altarpiece Depicting the Cross and Passion of the Savior.

Consecrated the little church became dem St. Leonhard, in whose honor one of the most atmospheric Leonhardi rides in the Oberland takes place here on the last Sunday in October.

As a place of peace and inner contemplation, the Kappelkirche is not only part of the Ammergau Alps Cultural Mile but also one of the 15 stations on the Ammergau Alps Meditation Trail.

Information on church services The Oberammergau Parish Association offers you.