Pilgrimage

"Sie dürfen nicht alles glauben, was Sie denken." | Heinz Erhardt Pilgrimage - when you get there, light a candle A small town in Bavaria is the destination of many religious pilgrims. The reason for Altötting's worldwide fame as a Marian pilgrimage site lies in an event in 1489, when a miracle is said to have occurred there. Since then, many people have sought comfort and hope by asking for a modern miracle. Pilgrimage traditions also date back to the 15th century. Piety was often expressed in the excessive collection of relics, belief in miracles, and pilgrimages. Even today, this is reflected in the countless religious shops that cluster around the chapel. Some have existed with traditional pride since 1742, others reflect the spirit of cheap attempts to get to paradise. Away from all the commerce, it is a place full of energy and peace. To this day, pilgrims still circle the chapel, sometimes kneeling, often carrying wooden crosses specially provided for this purpose, and pray for help in their troubles and needs.