The objective for over one million pilgrims and visitors each year is to see the “Black Madonna” kept in the octagonal Chapel of Grace. In all probability an early Christian baptistery erected around the year 700, this small church structure stands at the centre of the spacious chapel square so elegantly surrounded by Baroque buildings. The chapel also houses a silver urn immortalizing the hearts of Bavarian kings and prince-electors, as well as precious votive offerings.
Pope Benedict XVI, who was born nearby in the town of Marktl and who is closely connected to Altötting through his numerous official, as well as private visits, described the pilgrimage town as the “Heart of Bavaria and one of the Hearts of Europe”. In the course of his pastoral tour in 2006 Pope Benedict XVI also paid a visit to Altötting and in 2008 he awarded the town the high distinction of the “Golden Rose”.
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Directions & Parking facilities
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By car:
Altötting is easily accessible by car from Munich (approx. 90 km) via the A94 highway and the B12 secondary road, from Salzburg (approx. 60km) via the B20 road or from Passau (approx. 80 km) via the A3 highway and then the B12 secondary road.
By plane:
Two international airports are within easy reach: Munich and Salzburg (Austria).
By train:
Altötting is effortlessly reached by train from Munich with departures on an hourly basis.
Altötting is located on the Mühldorf – Burghausen railway line.
Kapellplatz is comfortably reached on foot from the train station.
Train schedules and additional information can be found at www.suedostbayernbahn.de
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