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Ottenegg Viewpoint with Marian Column

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Ottenegg Viewpoint with Marian Column

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Location: Fischingen, Münchwilen, Thurgau, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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Paul

August 4, 2025

Statues of the Virgin Mary on the Ottenegg and at the Marienbrunnen Fountain

The statue of the Virgin Mary on the high column was completely restored in the spring of 2021 by the Fischingen Monastery Association. The statue, erected in 1887, likely dates back to a movement that wasn't entirely confident about the emerging democratic state, which had forced the dissolution of the monastery in 1848. The aim was to counteract the suppression of religious influence from people's everyday lives with strong religious symbols in prominent locations. The Marian apparitions of 1858 in Lourdes were ideal for this purpose. With their eyes on Lourdes, Thurgau Catholics felt connected to an international religious movement beyond their narrow borders. This strengthened their inner self-confidence.

Mary protects the land and its people high above Thurgau and reminds us that there is a higher power above the state. She is a guardian and a warning voice.

Both the Idda Chapel and the statue of Mary on Ottenegg stand on the land of the canton of Thurgau, which has granted the Fischingen Monastery Association a perpetual building permit.

The renovation is thanks to various generous donations. However, CHF 1,300 is still needed. Perhaps a generous donation can be found for this as well.

The statue of Mary on the fountain column in front of the monastery was also renovated. We can see this as an expression of gratitude that the founding of the St. Iddazell Association preserved the monastery for Catholics. At the same time, it also expresses trust that Mary will protect and promote the work that has been begun.

Text / Source: Catholic Parish of St. Idda Fischingen, Kurhausstr. 29a, 8374 Dussnang

kath-fischingen.ch/en/node/35318

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Stephen

March 24, 2019

The Ottenegg is a special place, quiet and with the best view against Lake Constance, in good weather with a view to the Hegau volcanoes. On the hill stands a statue of the Virgin Mary on a high pillar, giving the place a spiritual character. The statue of Mary reminds of the founding of the orphanage in the monastery Fischingen (1879).

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🅰️strid

January 27, 2022

Not as crowded as the Hörnli but definitely worth a detour... a little further down in the forest is a great little open chapel

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Location: Fischingen, Münchwilen, Thurgau, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

Ottenegg Viewpoint with Marian Column

1. Panoramic Viewpoint Thurgau – Alewindebööl Viewpoint loop from Gähwil

2. Panoramic Viewpoint Thurgau – Alewindebööl Viewpoint loop from Gähwil

3. Panoramic Viewpoint Thurgau – St. Idda Chapel in the Forest loop from Gähwil

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