Discover Laubend

Laubend is associated with the Catholic Chapel of St. Mary and was first mentioned in 1162. The Chapel of St. Mary stands near Zückhuter Straße and is a listed monument. Its neo-Gothic sandstone ashlar construction is dated to 1862; it was altered in 1957/58. These dates refer to different parts of the locality’s history: 1162 marks Laubend’s first mention, while 1862 is the date assigned to the chapel. The Chapel of St. Mary thus offers a tangible way into local architectural history, without conflating the age of the locality with that of the building.

Its design includes a recessed three-sided choir, a sacristy extension and a tower on the façade. The sandstone ashlar identifies the building material; the classification as neo-Gothic describes its style. Together, these details offer several ways to understand the building: its materials, the layout of the choir and its additional structures. The alterations of 1957/58 mark a later phase in its architectural history than the date of 1862.

Archaeological finds in the area of the late modern Catholic Chapel of St. Mary are also part of Laubend’s history. Alongside the locality’s early mention, there are finds from the area of a later church building. These are distinct historical points of reference: the first mention concerns Laubend, while the finds are associated with the area around the chapel. They should not be confused with a date for the chapel’s construction.

Culture in the wider destination of Memmelsdorf

In the wider destination of Memmelsdorf, Seehof Palace offers a different cultural focus. Visitors can now explore nine state rooms and their furnishings; following extensive renovation work, they are open to the public again. The White Hall features a virtuoso ceiling painting by Giuseppe Appiani. In contrast to the chapel in Laubend, the focus here is on several palace rooms and one particularly notable work of art.

Another cultural attraction in Memmelsdorf is the Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary. Its Baroque stucco ceiling was created by Johann Jakob Vogel and is dated to 1708. This provides a different historical and artistic perspective from the neo-Gothic chapel in Laubend. Together with the rooms of Seehof Palace, these sites bring sacred and courtly architecture together as distinct themes for your trip.

Traditional church fairs are among the special celebrations in the municipality of Memmelsdorf. The Memmelsdorf Christmas Market takes place every year on the third weekend of Advent. It is worth checking the dates for the relevant year when planning your visit.

You can also make hiking a focus of your trip: the 13 Breweries Hiking Trail leads from Memmelsdorf through the Ellertal valley and Litzendorf to Strullendorf. Seehof Palace can be reached from Bamberg ZOB or the train station on Stadtwerke Bamberg bus routes 907 and 917. Check the current timetable before setting off.

Plan your further search around the activities you want to include and where you would like to stay. You can check the timetable and event dates to match your travel days.

Go to the wider travel overview: Memmelsdorf.