Pilgrimage Maria Vesperbild Ziemetshausen
One of Bavaria's most important Marian pilgrimage sites
About Maria Vesperbild
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Maria Vesperbild al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
A Marian Pilgrimage Site of Supra-Regional Importance
Maria Vesperbild is a pilgrimage site of great appeal and one of the most important Marian pilgrimage sites in Bavaria. It is located about 1 km southeast of Ziemetshausen on the B 300 and belongs to the municipality of Ziemetshausen in the district of Günzburg in Swabia, state of Bavaria. Several hundred thousand pilgrims visit annually.
The Pilgrimage Season
The pilgrimage season extends from spring to autumn. It traditionally begins with the old patronal feast of Sorrows' Friday. Throughout the months, numerous pilgrimages, services, devotions, and processions take place, many of them organized by parishes and groups from all over Bavaria and beyond.
Highlights of the Year
- Season Opening on Sorrows' Friday in spring
- Ettal Pilgrimage: multi-day walking pilgrimage from Maria Vesperbild to Ettal in May
- High Feast of the Assumption of Mary on August 15th with Pontifical Mass and subsequent candlelight procession
- Autumn pilgrimages to mark the end of the season
The Place and its Tradition
The pilgrimage church is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Maria Vesperbild is not only a destination for major pilgrimages but also a place for quiet devotion. The combination of popular piety, tradition, and the special atmosphere of the place makes it a spiritual center of Bavarian-Swabia.
Maria Vesperbild — edition 2026
The 2026 pilgrimage season at Maria Vesperbild opened on March 27, 2026, with the old patronal feast of Sorrows' Friday and extends into autumn. Among the outstanding dates is the multi-day Ettal Pilgrimage, a walking pilgrimage from Maria Vesperbild to Ettal, taking place from May 8 to 14, 2026, starting at 6 a.m. on May 8. The highlight of the year is the High Feast of the Assumption of Mary on August 15, 2026, with a solemn Pontifical Mass and a subsequent candlelight procession. Throughout the entire season, numerous other pilgrimages, services, and devotions take place. Every year, several hundred thousand pilgrims visit the Swabian pilgrimage site in the district of Günzburg, state of Bavaria.
Programme Maria Vesperbild 2026
Dates 2026
- March 27, 2026: Season opening on Sorrows' Friday
- May 8–14, 2026: Ettal Pilgrimage (walking pilgrimage to Ettal)
- August 15, 2026: High Feast of the Assumption of Mary with Pontifical Mass and candlelight procession
- Further pilgrimages and devotions until autumn
Highlights Maria Vesperbild 2026
- Season opening on Sorrows' Friday
- Multi-day Ettal Pilgrimage in May
- High Feast of the Assumption of Mary with candlelight procession
- One of Bavaria's most visited Marian pilgrimage sites
Prices Maria Vesperbild 2026
Visiting the pilgrimage church and participating in services and processions are free. The church is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Practical information — Maria Vesperbild
Getting There
Maria Vesperbild is located about 1 km southeast of Ziemetshausen on the B 300, in the district of Günzburg. The best way to get there is by car; parking is available at the pilgrimage site.
Admission
Visiting the pilgrimage church and participating in services and processions are free. The pilgrimage church is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Dates 2026
Season opening on March 27, 2026 (Sorrows' Friday). Ettal Pilgrimage May 8 to 14, 2026. High Feast of the Assumption of Mary on August 15, 2026, with Pontifical Mass and candlelight procession. Further pilgrimages until autumn.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Maria Vesperbild al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Where it takes place Maria Vesperbild
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Vesperbild
Maria Vesperbild, 86473 Ziemetshausen