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Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

Highlight • Religious Site

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

Recommended by 2019 hikers out of 2058

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    September 29, 2014

    Built by Balthasar Neumann, the predominantly white interior is splendidly furnished. In the votive chamber that can be visited, over 100 life-size wax figures are exhibited, which were donated as symbolic sacrifices (for example for rescue from an emergency) on the basis of a vow.

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      September 4, 2023

      The pilgrimage church of the Holy Trinity is the landmark of Gößweinstein. This monumental church, whose two towers majestically greet the country, together with its pilgrimage forms the religious center of Franconian Switzerland.
      Thousands of pilgrims come to this place of worship every year. In addition, the basilica is the destination of many art lovers and tourists. After all, the church, built between 1730 and 1739, is one of the most important creations of late Baroque architecture in Franconia and is considered a sacred masterpiece by the great architect Balthasar Neumann.

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        March 19, 2017

        Gößweinstein is the largest Trinity pilgrimage site in Germany. Every year around 140 pilgrimage groups move to Gößweinstein. The basilica with its magnificent high altar and wax figures is also a cultural highlight for hikers.

        Mass times:
        Sundays (October to April): 7.30 am, 9.00 am, 10.30 am; Eve Mass 19.00
        Sundays (May to September): 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am; Eve Mass 19.00
        Weekdays: 7:00 pm, except Fridays

        The three-storey pilgrimage museum also invites visitors to visit its changing exhibitions.

        Opening hours:
        High season (Easter Sunday - November 1st): Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
        Low Season (2nd November - Easter Saturday): Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
        except: 1. Advent - Sun. after Epiphany; Closed on Christmas Eve.

        entrance fees
        Adults: 4,00 € | reduced: 3,00 € | Children under 6 years free.
        wallfahrtsmuseum-goessweinstein.de

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          Location: Gößweinstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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