Weiskirsch (Sp?) - anyone been there
 

There is a small town/hamlet in (I think) the southwestern part of Germany called Weiskirsch (or something like that). Has anyone been there? (sorry that I don't have more definitive info)

Hi David: <BR> <BR>I was there this spring. It is just above the town of Oberamergau, which is just up the strasse from Garmish. Great area, pretty church. What did you want to know about the church? <BR> <BR>JOHN

Sorry David, I just re-read your post!! As far as I know Weiskirch is in reference to the "White Church",which I referenced above. I do not know of any town with that name!!

David, You might be thinking of the Wieskirche (slightly different spelling), the church in the meadow. It's not a hamlet, it stands alone about a half hour north of Neuschwanstein. To quote Rick Steves, "it's Germany's greatest Rococo-style church". We think it's definitely worth the trip and the whole area is lovely.

The Wieskirsch is in a lovely area and looks(ed) very average from the outside. BUT going inside is quite a surprise. Very ornately done and very impressive. (Just imagine if the churcy had used the wealth to feed the peasents back then)!! <BR>

Thanks, gang. <BR>I wasn't sure if I was looking for a town (which I had heard was a possibility), or just a church in a town. I know that Weiskirsch (however it's spelled) means White Church. That's all I know. Supposedly, my father's family is from that town/area.

My husband and I visited the Rococo-style church, which was beautiful! If you visit it, study the ceiling. After we left and back at our hotel in Hohenfurch, I read about the church and the ceiling. It's actually a flat ceiling painted to look like an curved ceiling! We wanted to return because we were amazed when reading about it!

about 25 years ago, i took a detour off the road to Fussen on my bike to see the church at Wies. As I cycled up to the church, I was very disappointed as this was a not insignificant detour during a day of cycling 75 miles or so. <BR> <BR>BUT WHEN I WENT IN...it was worth it. just amazing.

Last year we attended Easter Monday service at the Weise Kirche. It was beautiful. The music and the choir were great. It is so ornate it is mind boggling.