Best of Altötting Walk Tour with a Professional Guide

Altötting, Bavaria’s holy heart for 1,200+ years, is famed for its Chapel of Grace, Black Madonna, royal urns, and as Germany’s Lourdes since a miracle in 1489.
Welcome to Altötting, the Bavarian sanctuary that has stood as a center of faith for over twelve centuries. Located in southeastern Bavaria, the town is rooted in Christian tradition and pilgrimage. Since the 8th century, Altötting has held religious significance, but it was a reported miracle in 1489—when a young boy was said to have been brought back to life through the intercession of the Virgin Mary—that established it as a pilgrimage destination. Altötting became known as the “Lourdes of Germany,” drawing believers and visitors, including Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, the latter having a connection to the town as a native Bavarian who celebrated masses here as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger.

At the center of Altötting’s religious legacy lies the Chapel of Grace (Gnadenkapelle), an octagonal chapel that may date back to around 700 AD. It houses the Black Madonna, a statue of the Virgin Mary, and serves as the focus for processions. The chapel walls display votive offerings, showing centuries of prayers and expressions of thanks. It also contains the silver urns with the hearts of Bavarian rulers from the House of Wittelsbach, marking their connection to the site. Visit Altötting to learn about a place that has shaped Christian practice in Bavaria and beyond.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.