--- title: "Wallfahrtskirche St. Bartholomäus" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/pilgrimage-church-st-bartholomaeus" description: "The church’s history also stretches far back in time. Around the year 1000, the first stone church was built on this site, and a Romanesque basilica was completed around 1175. Over the centuries, the church has been repeatedly expanded and remodeled. Inside, in addition to the miraculous image, visitors can see, among other things, a high altarpiece depicting the Crucifixion by Johann Georg Rudolphi from around 1670, as well as historic consecration gifts from the era when the pilgrimage was sponsored by the prince-bishops.The pilgrimage comes alive especially during the weeks of May. On the first and third Sundays in May, processions carrying the miraculous image make their way to the Brünneken. On the second and fourth Sundays in May, Marian devotions take place there. The processions to the spring have a long tradition and trace their origins to the veneration of the water that springs from there and its connection to the miraculous image.Even outside of the pilgrimage days, the church is worth a visit: the Baroque altar of Our Lady, the historic furnishings, and the miraculous image all tell the story of this pilgrimage site’s long history." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3138040/efac025a04a7b33b2adda669fbfbd063779594a14741eb335d3b9f343c818816/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Wallfahrtskirche St. Bartholomäus ================================= - Church Walfahrtskirche St. Bartholomäus \| Salzkotten-Verne Walfahrtskirche St. Bartholomäus \| Salzkotten-Verne For more than 850 years, pilgrims have been coming to Verne to venerate the miraculous image of “Our Lady of Verne, Comforter of the Afflicted.” The pilgrimage was established in 1171, making Verne arguably the oldest active Marian pilgrimage site in Germany. At its heart is a Madonna carved from oak around 1220, which today occupies its place in the church’s Baroque altar dedicated to the Mother of God. The church’s history also stretches far back in time. Around the year 1000, the first stone church was built on this site, and a Romanesque basilica was completed around 1175. Over the centuries, the church has been repeatedly expanded and remodeled. Inside, in addition to the miraculous image, visitors can see, among other things, a high altarpiece depicting the Crucifixion by Johann Georg Rudolphi from around 1670, as well as historic consecration gifts from the era when the pilgrimage was sponsored by the prince-bishops. The pilgrimage comes alive especially during the weeks of May. On the first and third Sundays in May, processions carrying the miraculous image make their way to the Brünneken. On the second and fourth Sundays in May, Marian devotions take place there. The processions to the spring have a long tradition and trace their origins to the veneration of the water that springs from there and its connection to the miraculous image. Even outside of the pilgrimage days, the church is worth a visit: the Baroque altar of Our Lady, the historic furnishings, and the miraculous image all tell the story of this pilgrimage site’s long history. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Follow the L636 into the town center ("Hauptstraße") until you reach the church. Parking is available opposite the church on the street "Sundern". Read more Social Media Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Church Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Concert - Christmas market - Food & Beverage - Inn/guesthouse - Beer garden/outdoor dining - Café - Accomodations - Pension - Hotel - Hotel - Package - Individual offer - Place of interest - Children's playground - Farm shop - Museum/exhibition - Tours 52.42 km - Themed route 6.55 km - Regional hiking trail 14.11 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Marienplatz 4 33154 Salzkotten - Verne