Todtmoos pilgrimage destination
Todtmoos as a pilgrimage destination has a long tradition. Pilgrims have walked to the Wehratal since the 15th century. Back then, the plague was rife in Freiburg and Basel and the people hoped for a miracle (apparently there had been several…) Even today regular pilgrimages take place during the summer. In 1255 Priest Dietrich von Rickenbach built the first chapel in Todtmoos, after it is believed that he overcame the poisonous vapours. From the "Toten Moos" (dead moss) the name Todtmoos developed and out of the wooden chapel a stone chapel was built. The contemporary church on the Schönbühl was built between 1625 and 1632. In the early years Todtmoos belonged to the St. Blasien Monastery, which built the rectory in the 18th century. In 1927 the church was extended again, receiving a new tower and two new aisles.
Well-known artists (e.g. from the Wessobronn school) were commissioned for the grand baroque interior extension. Still today, next to the steep climb to the church, you can see the historical pilgrimage stands, where in former times the pilgrims could find refreshments.
These are more rustical than baroque, but are still in use today during the Christmas market.
We offer church tours
You can find times for church tours in our events calendarThe pilgrimage church is open daily
Summertime: 8:00-19:00Wintertime: 8:00-17:00
Paulinerkloster (Rectory)
Daily 9:00-11:00 and 15:00-17:00During other times by appointment
Kurparkweg 8, 79682 Todtmoos
Priest’s office: Consultation times Mon-Fri 9:00-11:00
Tel. +49 76 74 / 462
Fax +49 76 74 / 451
http://www.wallfahrtskirche-todtmoos.de/
