Bavarian Forest

Churches in the Bavarian Forest

Historic Churches & Abbeys

This collection highlights significant Christian sites in the Bavarian Forest, featuring centuries-old Benedictine abbeys with historic libraries, Roman Catholic parish churches with architectural heritage from Gothic to Rococo styles, and notable pilgrimage chapels that reflect the region's religious and cultural history.

Historic Churches & Abbeys — Map

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A

Metten Abbey

This abbey contains one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, a must for every book and architecture lover. It's open for tours.

Inngoo Latti / CC-BY-SA

B

Pfarrkirche Sankt Paul

The oldest parish church in Passau with historic significance.

Konrad Lackerbeck / CC BY-SA 2.5

C

Maria Namen

Pilgrimage church known locally as Bergkirche, part of Zwiesel parish with Rococo elements.

Blechmodelle / CC0

D

St. Peter

Roman Catholic parish church in Wörth an der Donau, notable for its regional heritage.

Elcom.stadler / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

St. Jakobus

A Roman Catholic filial church in Kiefenholz, part of Wörth an der Donau.

Konrad Lackerbeck / CC BY-SA 2.5

F

St. Nikolaus

Neo-Gothic three-aisled brick church serving as the parish church in Zwiesel.

Thomas Guffler / CC-BY-SA-3.0

G

Niederaltaich Abbey

Niederaltaich Abbey is a house of the Benedictine Order founded in 741, situated in the village of Niederalteich on the Danube in Bavaria.

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