Barocke Marienwallfahrtskirche

The well-known Grainbrunn parish and pilgrimage church in the Waldviertel market town of Sallingberg is a spiritual destination with a healing spring.

It was built at the end of the 17th century on the foundations of a Gothic church and is dedicated to the Feast of the Assumption. In 1846, the church was given its current slender west tower with an onion dome.

The interior of the Marienwallfahrtskirche Grainbrunn also invites spiritual exploration with many sights worth seeing: the high altar, for example, features a late Gothic Mother of God and baby Jesus. There are valuable oil paintings on the side altars - including the very rare depiction of Jesus' grandparents. Another special feature is the historical panel painting from 1517 showing Mary and Jesus. Finally, the important organ from 1838 was built by the famous Gatto dynasty of organ builders - and is still completely preserved in its original state.

The special water of the Bründl Chapel

Not far from the church is the Bründl Chapel. Next to it and in the chapel itself, there is a spring whose water is said to have a special effect to this day. According to legend, a shepherd found his lost cow at this spring. When he wanted to drink from it himself, he saw St. Mary in the water. In 1544, Grainbrunn was first mentioned in a document as a place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary. To this day, people from all over make pilgrimages to the supposedly healing spring, which is always freely accessible.

Fatima celebrations have also been held in the pilgrimage church for over 40 years: These commemorations of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fatima take place on the 13th of every month from May to October. The traditional celebrations end with a contemplative candlelight procession to the Bründl Chapel.