St. Koloman
St. Koloman
4.5

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meltem e
Izmir, Türkiye704 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Even just for a short stop, worth to see this beautiful church. It stands alone in the fields of Schwangau, nice stop on the way to TegelbergBahn. Named as St. Koloman who was one the early pilgrims. It is remodeled as Baroque, but originally was a Gothic.
Written February 26, 2023
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Lucinda T
Kingman, AZ344 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019
First, I'm glad that over the centuries they have not built near this small church and left it alone in the fields. St. Koloman (or St. Coloman) was an Irish pilgrim who was maytred on his way to the Holy Land in 1012. They are not sure when the first church was built in his memory, but it was originally Gothic architecture that was "remodeled" in Baroque after the Plague of 1634/35. In fact, those who died of the plague in the village (some estimates are around 300 or half of the population in the area) are buried in the church cemetary (look for the small walled area). Few guide books mention this fact. The church is more than worth a stop. It retains some of it's Gothic features, and the Baroque is early in style. You have to really plan ahead to see the interior, as it is open to the public for very limited hours only in the summers (check church website for hours) and during services (which would be really special to attend). And if you're there in October, they celebrate St. Coloman''s Day the second Sunday of October with a festival, procession and blessing of the horses. Remember, there are a lot of working horses who take tourist to castles and they deserve the blessing!
Written May 9, 2020
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Hwasal
Bangkok, Thailand1,069 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Family
On October 14th, I found people in schwangau prepared the festival parade to this church. Many people come from all around and dressed traditional clothes. I saw beer garden and other fair around church. It's very interesting. I wish to participate if I had any time.
Written October 25, 2018
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Trypp Adams
Minneapolis, MN9,575 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Solo
You will drive by St. Koloman or Coloman's church on your way to Neuschwanstein. I'd encourage you to pull of, get out of your car and take a few pictures. You will be joined by weddings and others but early am offers less of a crowd. The valley surrounding the church is almost as spectacular as the mountains and castles.
Written October 29, 2017
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chickandbeast
Southgate, Canada8,553 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Couples
St. Koloman Schwangau Bavaria Germany translates Église Saint-Coloman de Schwangau.
Simple exterior and clay roof, inside a stucco altar.
Written July 17, 2017
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Tbikeland
Hollywood, FL306 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Friends
St. Koloman (Coloman) is one of the premier examples of Bavarian Baroque architecture that is complemented by its lonely setting in the middle of a field with the Tyrolian and Allgäu mountains as its backdrop. On top of this is has a fairytale view of Neuschwanstein Castle especially on a foggy day.
On tour guide stopped in the parking area and it was our good fortune that while peeking in the windows and taking pictures a church volunteer stopped by and open the church for us. The church was beautiful on the inside in its simplicity and beautiful decor. It is built in honor of St Coloman a missionary from Ireland whom on pilgrimage to Jerusalem was captured and falsely tried as spy on July 17, 1012. It is said his body showed no sign of decay and his blood healed the sick. He was canonized in1245 by Pope Innocent IV.
Written May 5, 2017
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CheyNR
161 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Couples
Such a simple church, yet stunning! Stoppped real quick to take pictures of the church, and the views are really neat of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Beautiful area!
Written November 4, 2016
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aranid
Moscow, Russia171 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2015 • Friends
Сразу оговорюсь, что внутрь мы не заходили. Эта церковь очень привлекательна для созерцателя. Она потрясающе вписана в ландшафт. Стоя на идеально ровном лугу на фоне альп, церковь смотрится как белая жемчужина. Она прекрасна в любое время дня, особенно на рассвете и на закате.

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I should say that we didn't enter the church. It's a wonderful piece of architecture for contemplators. The church is perfectly situated to be an integral part of the landscape. Standing on a perfectly plain meadow with the Alps on the background it look like a white pearl. It is beautiful any time, especially at sunrise or sunset.
Written October 22, 2015
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Pat Leung
Hong Kong, China874 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2015 • Couples
We found this quite lonely church while we were planing the route from hotel to the Neuschwanstein Castle. Some stunning photos attracted us here. It is located at a very convenient place for whom staying at Schwangau. And we did took some beautiful pictures there.
Written October 14, 2015
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SAMPLUM
Whissendine, UK192 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2015 • Couples
A lovely little church which sat alone in the snow against a beautiful backdrop of the mountains. Just a great shame it wasn't open to see inside, we did peep through a window next to the door.
Written February 19, 2015
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