The baroque Colomans Church stands near Schwangau in a fantastic location in an open field at the foot of the magnificent Allgäu mountains. Due to its proximity to the world-famous royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, the artfully decorated church is one of the most famous sights in Bavaria.
Very close to Füssen-Weißensee is the Church of St. Coloman, a sight that should be seen on a Allgäu vacation. This in its current form in the 17. The church, which was built in the 19th century, was built in honor of the Irish pilgrim Koloman, the beginning of the 11. At the end of the 19th century, he is said to have stopped at this spot on his journey to Jerusalem. Because of his strange language and clothing, he was mistaken for a spy in Austria, captured and hanged on an elder bush. As a condemned man, he was not given a funeral. According to legend, his body still showed no signs of decomposition even after a few weeks. After several miracles occurred at the site of his death, he was finally buried in the church near Stockerau. As a result, even more miracles occurred at his grave, which led to Bishop Megingaud having his body transported to Melk on the Danube, to what was then the residence of the Babelbergers. According to earlier custom, this process amounted to canonization. Today, Saint Coloman is revered as the patron saint of diseases of humans and livestock. His memorial day is 13. October.
The first small Colomans chapel was built near Schwangau, probably in 15. Century. Numerous pilgrims quickly flocked here, so at some point it was decided to expand the church. The previous building became the Colomans Church according to plans by the Wessobrunn plasterer Johann Schmuzer and under the direction of the Füssen master mason Hieronymus Vogler in the Bavarian Baroque style at the end of the 17. Built in the century. The church is surrounded only by a few trees and in the immediate vicinity of the world-famous castle Neuschwanstein, in a wonderful location at the foot of the Schwangau mountains. The dream location and the artistic furnishings and furnishings make the Colomans Church particularly attractive and attract numerous tourists every year. What is particularly impressive is Schmuzer's rich stucco decoration, which covers the walls and ceilings of the church in the form of angels, shells, leaves and fruit hangings.
On the imposing high altar with its triple column structure you can see an altarpiece depicting St. Showing Coloman with the Holy Trinity. On the right side altar there is a monstrance containing a relic of St. Coloman contains the abbot of Melk at the beginning of 18. century.
Every year on the Sunday before 13. October takes place in memory of St. Coloman the Colomansfest takes place in Schwangau, one of the most popular traditional festivals in the region. Riders in traditional costumes then move on magnificently decorated horses, accompanied by a music band and many onlookers, to the Colomans Church, where a festive service takes place followed by a blessing of the horse and riders. Stalls offering drinks, snacks and snacks invite you to relax and unwind in the beautiful ambience around Colomans Church.
Allgäu Vacationers staying in Füssen-Weißensee should not miss a visit to the historic and artfully decorated Colomans Church. This is a famous attraction that promises many remarkable impressions, and not just because of its dream location.
