Discover Amtzell: Chapel, Mill and Pilgrimage

The Chapel and Local History in Amtzell

The Heilig-Kreuz Chapel is Amtzell’s landmark and was first mentioned in 1468. The year marks its first recorded mention; as a landmark, it is also a prominent point of reference for local history. Anyone interested in historic buildings and how a place has developed will find a direct connection to Amtzell here.

Milling Technology and Everyday Life at the Reibeisen Mill

The Reibeisen Mill dates from 1711. Its restored milling machinery includes original millstones, tanning and grist-cleaning machines, and sieving equipment. An overshot waterwheel powers the mill; water from the Rohnebach reaches it through a channel. Here, you can see both the power source and various machines used in the milling process.

The residential building also tells the story of everyday life in the past. Furniture and household items remain in their original places. The kitchen of the last owner, Rosa Kübler, the mill hand’s room, and the living and bedroom with its filled linen cupboard show different aspects of living and working at the mill. Visits to the residential building must be arranged in advance. This is important to bear in mind when planning if you would particularly like to see the preserved rooms and their furnishings.

Pilgrimage and Devotion in Pfärrich

Nearby, Pfärrich lies on a wooded ridge between Wangen and Amtzell. The pilgrimage church of the Nativity of Mary is visible from far away. Visitors can light a candle there or write their requests and thanks in a prayer book. For centuries, pilgrims have been coming to Pfärrich on the Friday before Palm Sunday, known as Seven Sorrows Friday. Personal devotion in the church and the longstanding pilgrimage tradition give this place its own religious character. For travelers interested in regional traditions, Pfärrich offers an experience distinct from Amtzell’s milling history.

Culture in the Wider Ravensburg Destination

The wider Ravensburg destination also offers cultural and historical perspectives. The Humpis Quarter Museum opened in July 2009. Its permanent exhibition spans five buildings in a late-medieval residential quarter. Regular public tours and tours that can be booked individually are available for school groups, children and adults. Check the tour details before making specific plans.

The Allgäu-Oberschwaben Farmhouse Museum in Wolfegg preserves 28 historic buildings, some of them several centuries old. The museum brings to life how the region’s ancestors worked, lived and made their homes. Achberg Castle, meanwhile, is the Ravensburg district’s cultural center. Set high above the Argental valley, it showcases Baroque architecture. It is open to visitors and offers educational activities for children. These places have their own cultural focus within the wider Ravensburg destination; they are not features of Amtzell.

Choose a Focus for Your Stay

When choosing a holiday apartment, your preferred focus can help guide your choice of location: Amtzell’s chapel and milling history, along with the pilgrimage in Pfärrich, provide a local theme. If you would also like to visit museums or Achberg Castle, you can consider the attractions in the wider Ravensburg destination. Think about which of these cultural and historical experiences you would like to shape your stay, and search for a holiday apartment accordingly.

Discover more destinations: Aulendorf, Schwarzenbach, Wangen im Allgäu, Wolpertswende, Schlier, Fronreute, Hoßkirch, Horgenzell.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Ravensburg.