Discover Waldhausen

Waldhausen draws attention to the architectural history of St. Martin’s Church: the cemetery chapel and the filial church represent different forms and periods of church architecture. For a trip with a cultural focus, the village offers a tangible way to explore building structures, styles, and dates. Anyone who enjoys tracing how a church developed over several construction phases will find more here than a single date.

The Architectural History of St. Martin’s Church

The cemetery chapel at St. Martin’s Church in Waldhausen probably dates from the second half of the 15th century and was later remodelled in the Neo-Gothic style. The filial church also reflects different construction phases: its lower tower section dates from the Late Middle Ages, while the Neo-Gothic upper section was built in the late 19th century. Friedrich F. Haindl built the nave and choir in 1950.

These terms help put the details into context: the lower and upper tower sections refer to the bottom and top parts of the tower. The nave is the main space of a church, while the choir is the area set apart for liturgical use. Neo-Gothic refers to the later revival of Gothic design forms. This makes it possible to distinguish the individual construction phases rather than treating the tower, church interior, and chapel as belonging to a single period of construction.

Cycling and Hiking in Schnaitsee

The signposted Schnaitsee cycle route runs around Schnaitsee and can be ridden in either direction. Starting in Schnaitsee, it is about 37 kilometres long. The route runs mainly along minor roads, which are mostly paved and partly gravelled. If the surface is important to your route choice, check current conditions before setting out.

The hiking trails in Schnaitsee also offer practical guidance: they start at the town hall or the television tower. For the cycle route, the circuit, approximate length, and road surface help with planning; for the hiking trails, the two starting points are the first reference. This makes it possible to compare different activity plans without assuming a walking or cycling time.

Architecture and Views in Schnaitsee

Panoramic maps are displayed at the observation tower in Obernhof. The southern panorama in Schnaitsee stretches across the Chiemsee basin to the Central Alps and as far as the Grossglockner. Alongside the church architecture, visitors can also choose views as a distinct travel interest.

The church towers in Schnaitsee differ in design: the village church tower has always been a landmark with its distinctive double onion dome; the tower of St. Elisabeth’s Church is pointed, while St. Anna’s Church has a roof turret. The small subsidiary church of St. Elisabeth stands to the southwest, near the parish church, and was built in 1495 as a foundation of the Elisabeth Brotherhood. The double onion dome, pointed tower, and roof turret offer a concise comparison of different architectural features; the year 1495 adds a specific historical reference.

Enjoy the Water at Weitsee

The lido at Weitsee in Schnaitsee has a spacious sunbathing lawn, jetties, a kiosk, play and sports areas, a diving tower, and a shallow bathing area for children. The facilities therefore offer different spaces for relaxing and enjoying activities. The shallow bathing area for children is a specifically named part of what is on offer; the diving tower and play and sports areas cater to different interests.

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