The parish church of St Walburga am Weißensee is one of the oldest sacred buildings in the Ostallgäu. It is located in a district of Füssen, just a few minutes’ walk from the lake of the same name. The church is surrounded by green meadows, wooded hills and an impressive mountain panorama – a peaceful location that was chosen centuries ago as the site for a place of worship.
Its history dates back to the 12th century. St. Walburga am Weißensee has been extended and remodelled in Baroque style several times over the years. The tower in particular, with its striking folding roof, which was built between 1668 and 1678, characterises the church’s appearance today. The interior contains valuable works of art, including ceiling frescoes from 1730 depicting scenes from the life of St Walburga. The high altar is also an important example of Baroque art – designed by Dominikus Zimmermann and decorated with a depiction of the breastfeeding Virgin Mary.
The church is dedicated to St Walburga, an Anglo-Saxon missionary from the 8th century. Secondary patron saints are St Philip and St James the Younger. To this day, St Walburga’s on Lake Weissensee is an active place of faith and a popular destination for guests interested in culture.
