Wallfahrtsmuseum in der Wies
Museum in the Prälatenhaus of the Wieskirche on the history of the pilgrimage to the Scourged Saviour; visits only as part of a guided tour.
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About the museum
The Wallfahrtsmuseum opened in 1988 in the Prälatenhaus of the Wieskirche, in the commemorative year of the 250th anniversary of the so-called Miracle of Tears. It was built up over decades by Professor Thomas Finkenstaedt and his wife Helene from Wildsteig, who contributed their knowledge of the veneration of the Scourged Saviour. It occupies two rooms on the second floor of the north side of the building, which was erected in the 18th century for the priests providing pilgrimage pastoral care.
The exhibition follows the development of the pilgrimage from the Miracle of Tears at the Lorihof, through the small chapel, to the construction of the Wieskirche. On view in thirteen mostly thematic groups are, among other things, a carrying figure of the brotherhood from the 18th century, three books of miracles, announcement slips, devotional images, votive offerings and pilgrim souvenirs. There is also a votive picture painted by Dominikus Zimmermann in 1757, a timeline, maps of the Pfaffenwinkel and reproductions of copperplate engravings by Michael Wening.
Highlights
- 18th-century carrying figure of the Scourged Saviour
- Three books of miracles recording answered prayers
- Votive picture by Dominikus Zimmermann (1757)
- Devotional images, announcement slips and pilgrim souvenirs
- Maps and copperplate reproductions of the Pfaffenwinkel
Permanent exhibition
- Wallfahrtsmuseum der Wieskirche – Thirteen thematic groups tell the story of the origin and spread of the pilgrimage to the Scourged Saviour, with carrying figure, books of miracles, votive pictures and pilgrim souvenirs.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Katholische Wallfahrtskirchenstiftung St. Josef – Wies
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Wieskirche is step-free via the south entrance (a helper is advisable for the ramp in the vestibule). Two accessible parking spaces on the south side are released after a prior phone booking. Inductive hearing is possible in the front pews, and blind visitors may enter with their dog. The museum is on the second floor of the Prälatenhaus.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Only limited access by public transport; bus connections include the "Romantische Straße" line. For train and bus timetables, use the Deutsche Bahn information service with the destination "Wieskirche".
By car
Paid parking · 200 m to the entrance
Public car park on private land north of the Wieskirche, directly by the access road: cars €2 and buses €3 for each two hours, each additional started hour €0.50. Parking directly at the church is prohibited. Bicycle racks are on the south side of the church.
Satnav address: Wies 12, 86989 Steingaden.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum is visited exclusively as part of a guided museum tour. Appointments are arranged through the office of the pilgrimage church, tel. 08862 93293-0. Admission to the Wieskirche is free. |
