Wieskirche
Füssen, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wieskirche is a Catholic pilgrimage church and church building in Steingaden, Germany, featuring Baroque and Rococo architecture designed by Dominikus Zimmermann. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria, and is dedicated to the Passion. It is the 115th most looked-up sight in Germany on English Wikipedia and one of the 134 sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest weather occurs in July and August, when daily highs reach 20 °C, but these are also the rainiest months with up to 187 mm of rain. In May, there is about 136 mm of rain over 21 days, and in June, there is about 168 mm of rain over 20 days. January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1 °C and lows of -8 °C. The church is located 566 km from the capital, Berlin. The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport in Austria, which is 57 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip to Wieskirche with nearby sites such as Linderhof Palace, 12.9 km away, or Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle, which are 17.8 km and 18.6 km away. Zugspitze is 29.6 km from the church, and Landsberg Prison is 41.6 km away. The site is open from 08:00 to 19:00 from April to October, and from 08:00 to 17:00 from November to March. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. The wettest is July, with about 187 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -7 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | -2 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 69 | 66 | 95 | 89 | 136 | 168 | 187 | 177 | 120 | 90 | 88 | 87 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
