There are many things to do in Altötting. Obviously, a pilgrimage weekend can be arranged individually. To help you a little with your planning, we have compiled some suggestions for your programme schedule, so you may see what a weekend in Altötting could be like. On request, we can adjust the schedule to your needs.
Your Pilgrimage Weekend in Altötting
On the First Day (Friday)
Journey to Altötting
We have compiled useful information for your journey to Altötting here.
Explore the Pilgrimage Town and Visit its Museums:
On the Second Day (Saturday)
In the morning, possibility for an excursion to the surroundings of Altötting
e.g. to Marktl, the birthplace of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, or to Burghausen where you can see the longest castle complex in the world and the Raitenhaslach Monastery.
2 pm – Sightseeing and Museum Tour
Advance booking with the Altötting Pilgrimage and Tourism Office required.
Free time for private matters or for the Purchase of Devotional Objects
Participation in Candlelight Procession
From May to October candlelight processions take place each Saturday night after the evening service at St. Anne Basilica.
On the Third Day (Sunday)
10 am – Orchestral Mass
Attend the orchestral Holy Mass at St. Anne Basilica
2.30 pm – Coffee and cake at a café in the vicinity of Chapel Square
You do not have suitable accommodation for your weekend in Altötting yet? Book your hotel in Altötting here!