Käppele
Käppele (Mariä Heimsuchung)
A Rococo pilgrimage church designed by Neumann. Climb the Stations of the Cross stairway to Nikolausberg for views back over the fortress and old town.
The Käppele stands on the slope of Nikolausberg on the left bank of the Main River. Designed by Balthasar Neumann and completed between 1748 and 1750, it has an onion-dome exterior and a lavish Rococo interior of frescoes and stucco decoration. From the foot of the hill, climbing the long stairway lined with Stations of the Cross pavilions takes about 15 minutes. The terrace in front of the church offers views of both the Marienberg Fortress and the entire old town, making it a great spot for city panoramas. Free admission. Please keep quiet during Mass.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–18:00 (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Marienberg Fortress
- Old Main Bridge
- Grafeneckart (Old Town Hall)
- Alter Kranen
- Marienkapelle
- Falkenhaus & Market Square
- Neumünster
- Würzburg Cathedral