The southernmost parish church in Germany, newly renovated this year and open during the day.
The small chapel in the church tower is new. It looks a bit raw, but holds a nice picture.

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Mikesan

July 3, 2021

St. Johannes Baptist or St. John the Baptist is the Catholic parish church of the market town of Oberstdorf. After the hall church was largely destroyed by fire in 1865, it was rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style by 1872. The furnishings are also influenced by the neo-Gothic style.

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Moonbeam🌜

June 14, 2022

The Catholic parish church of the Catholic parish of St. John the Baptist, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, stands on the market square in the center of town.

The 66 m high pointed church tower, the highest in the upper Illertal, and the large nave can be seen from afar. The faithful gather in the large church room for worship.

Four altars, beautiful pictures and statues adorn the church. The high altar and the people's altar are in the choir room. On the left is the Pentecost altar and on the right the Christmas altar, both of which were painted by Claudius Schraudolph from Oberstdorf.
The priest used to preach from the beautifully carved pulpit. The large organ is above the gallery. High up on the bell tower, the ringing of the church bells calls to prayer and worship.

In the church interior we find precious works that have survived fire, war and looting.
Source: oberstdorf-lexikon.de/katzer-pfarrkirche-st-johann-baptist-oberstdorf.html

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ebiketourinfo / Holger

March 13, 2017

The church in Oberstdorf is always worthwhile, especially if you join a tour that is free with the Oberstdorf Card. You can go without signing up to the meeting place, which is posted in the tourist information. In this good 2 hour tour you also learn a lot about the mountains, the great fire, the Archtecture of the houses and more .... Well - already curious;) - Then quickly to the next local guide.

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Karin

October 24, 2018

Saalkirche and neugotischem Stil

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Marco SMG

March 8, 2022

The Oberstdorfer Kurpark is right behind the church.

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JakobusPilger

June 27, 2022

Saint John the Baptist (also Johannes Baptist), to whom this church in Oberstdorf is dedicated, is – like Saint Joseph – a man on the threshold from the Old to the New Testament. His parents are Zechariah and Elisabeth. After the proclamation of God's incarnation, the Mother of God visits her relative Elisabeth, who will give birth to a son in old age, John the Baptist. This is half a year older than Jesus and is considered his forerunner / pioneer. He lives in the desert, preaches the repentance of sins to the Jewish population and baptizes them in the Jordan, where Jesus also comes to be baptized, being filled with the Holy Spirit that descends on him from heaven.
The memorial day of Saint John the Baptist (Baptist) in the calendar of saints is on June 24th, exactly half a year before 'Christmas Eve'.

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Holger

October 31, 2020

A landmark of Oberstdorf

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Holger

October 28, 2020

Nice little Allgäu alpine town. Here I am person, here I can be!

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Berger

April 30, 2018

A very nice church in Oberstdorf and directly opposite there is a very good coffee

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September 22, 2020

Always something going on in Oberstdorf, easy to reach by bus and train. From the station square one is immediately in the center, at the moment the bus station is being rebuilt so outside parking because the parking lot has been used as a bus station.

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K2000

January 9, 2022

Here is some interesting information
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Johannes_Baptist_(Oberstdorf)

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Joe Outside

February 5, 2023

St. John the Baptist or St. John the Baptist is the Catholic parish church in the market town of Oberstdorf. After the hall church was largely destroyed by fire in 1865, it was rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style by 1872. The equipment is also characterized by the neo-Gothic style.

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Juschu ( Jürgen & Vicky)

September 1, 2023

just beautiful, you have to visit

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December 21, 2018

Oberstdorf, market place, church, center, Oberstdorf house, carriage departure, Nordic park, ..... here everything is central.

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Holger

October 12, 2022

The center of the place.

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Alex

May 12, 2017

Great church worth a visit

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January 13, 2019

In the middle of Oberstdorf, who likes churches should look inside.

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Ralf

April 17, 2017

Many rest stops in Oberstdorf.
Church is a small highlight.

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Diana, ♒ mit🥾 und📸

September 27, 2021

Also on some evenings there is hustle and bustle in town

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Diana, ♒ mit🥾 und📸

September 27, 2021

In the evening with drizzle, pure tranquility😍

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September 22, 2019

High church tower, visible from afar

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Eric S. aus E.

October 8, 2020

Unfortunately the church is currently being renovated.

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