Journey to Wieskirche in Pfaffenwinkel

Not far from the world-famous royal castles of Ludwig II – Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau – lies Wieskirche, an equally popular pilgrimage church. The drive through the very rural Bavarian Alpine foothills and its communities gives little indication that such a magnificent Rococo building from the mid-18th century is to be found here. After the heavy snow showers of the morning, there are only a few visitors on the snowy roads, allowing us to almost alone soak in the peace and fascination of the place. The low-lying sun, the blue sky, and the tattered clouds create an additional dramatic atmosphere.