--- title: Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit url: "https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430022889/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.html" description: "Just a stone's throw away from the historic pilgrimage route over the Falkenstein, a new, very unusual chapel has been built in St Wolfgang." date: 2014-07-29 modified: 2026-06-10 --- # Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit ============================ St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/221084/B9E8042F81032AC2CE53E169FC158650554E0BF0644A33DE4CF53BFB705DF760/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/221085/298EFD5237D1B0D22857D031503DC5D8292AA1FE87CB92E7C4BC5DA6D09211DB/kerzenschale-kapelle-misericordia.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/221086/0A8F4614EADB02A623598BFC6B2C42B6C497BF34683971CABEF6C72AB0C6DC87/kapelle-misericordia-innen.jpg) © Open copyright © Foto Hörmandinger Close copyright [ ![Chapel of Mercy in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows a tall, cylindrical tower made of wooden shingles, surrounded by trees and a wall. There are decorative stone slabs along the path. An interesting construction with a traditional flair.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221084/B9E8042F81032AC2CE53E169FC158650554E0BF0644A33DE4CF53BFB705DF760/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg "© Foto Hörmandinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221084/B9E8042F81032AC2CE53E169FC158650554E0BF0644A33DE4CF53BFB705DF760/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg) © Open copyright © Foto Hörmandinger Close copyright [ ![Candle bowl Chapel Misericordia](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221085/298EFD5237D1B0D22857D031503DC5D8292AA1FE87CB92E7C4BC5DA6D09211DB/kerzenschale-kapelle-misericordia.jpg "© Foto Hörmandinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221085/298EFD5237D1B0D22857D031503DC5D8292AA1FE87CB92E7C4BC5DA6D09211DB/kerzenschale-kapelle-misericordia.jpg) © Open copyright © Foto Hörmandinger Close copyright [ ![Chapel Misericordia inside](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221086/0A8F4614EADB02A623598BFC6B2C42B6C497BF34683971CABEF6C72AB0C6DC87/kapelle-misericordia-innen.jpg "© Foto Hörmandinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221086/0A8F4614EADB02A623598BFC6B2C42B6C497BF34683971CABEF6C72AB0C6DC87/kapelle-misericordia-innen.jpg) © Open copyright © Foto Hörmandinger Close copyright [ ![Glass art chapel Misericordia](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221087/3ADB3FBD0C13D4989299B9A86E55FE1E8F484615638AA6934710BC14A90055A5/glaskunst-kapelle-misericordia.jpg "© Foto Hörmandinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221087/3ADB3FBD0C13D4989299B9A86E55FE1E8F484615638AA6934710BC14A90055A5/glaskunst-kapelle-misericordia.jpg) © Open copyright © Foto Hörmandinger Close copyright [ ![Annemarie Windhager](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221088/2232C748378EA48F3DBB8FF2A15D3EA09C644E6E0592660E45C29E2D708C6C5A/annemarie-windhager.jpg "© Foto Hörmandinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221088/2232C748378EA48F3DBB8FF2A15D3EA09C644E6E0592660E45C29E2D708C6C5A/annemarie-windhager.jpg) © Open copyright © Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit Close copyright [ ![Chapel of Mercy in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows an imposing, spiral-shaped chimney or tower made of wooden shingles. The construction is located in the middle of a wintry landscape with snow-covered trees and mountains in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221093/3138B6D572E04BD4111620E97893B48CB9774CEE23A7189AA782E1DD7ACA356B/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg "© Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221093/3138B6D572E04BD4111620E97893B48CB9774CEE23A7189AA782E1DD7ACA356B/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg) © Open copyright © Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit Close copyright [ ![Chapel of Mercy in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows a high, conical tower covered with wooden shingles and rising against a backdrop of conifers and mountains. The construction appears solid and harmoniously integrated into the surroundings.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221092/07DB07E0A502F5093FF5FD4B78BA3C9C0DCBBD9793CE4FCAC5E30C1634F451B7/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg "© Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221092/07DB07E0A502F5093FF5FD4B78BA3C9C0DCBBD9793CE4FCAC5E30C1634F451B7/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg) © Open copyright © Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit Close copyright [ ![Chapel of Mercy in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows an exciting play of light on a wall with Hebrew writing. The shadow of a window frame on the wall casts an interesting pattern that is broken up by the light-coloured stripes.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221091/2B074FAC51C3B4C109F999061C71AB0ED83FBEAF1193A4BAF1FAB2B086FD0E87/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg "© Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221091/2B074FAC51C3B4C109F999061C71AB0ED83FBEAF1193A4BAF1FAB2B086FD0E87/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg) © Open copyright © Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit Close copyright [ ![Chapel of Mercy in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows an interior with a circular pedestal table made of stone and two wooden wall shelves. Hebrew characters can be seen on the wall.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221090/1DFFBEAFDFCF5EA8389F386B64C83A73B65C7D9969473143E03C19F245FEF53E/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg "© Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221090/1DFFBEAFDFCF5EA8389F386B64C83A73B65C7D9969473143E03C19F245FEF53E/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg) © Open copyright © Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit Close copyright [ ![Chapel of Mercy in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows elegant architecture with geometric shapes and windows flooded with daylight. In the centre is half a moon, which gives a surreal and mystical impression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221089/E8712C4CC557716D9E46BCFCA92FEA383B9239D9560C6328B030C9CD10400DF9/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg "© Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221089/E8712C4CC557716D9E46BCFCA92FEA383B9239D9560C6328B030C9CD10400DF9/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Ried 178 5360 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ried%20178%2C%205360%20St.%20Wolfgang%20im%20Salzkammergut "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Ried%20178%2C%205360%20St.%20Wolfgang%20im%20Salzkammergut "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.750956560120613&lon=13.414480984210968&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Just a stone's throw away from the historic pilgrimage route over the Falkenstein, a new, very unusual chapel has been built in St Wolfgang. Annemarie Windhager has built the Chapel of Mercy - "Misericordia" in Latin - in the garden of her home in Ried. "Building this chapel was a matter close to my heart. My plan to build a chapel arose from a personal life experience."The plans for the unusual building were drawn up by the 2017 State Prize winner, architect DI Simon Speigner from Thalgau: the seven metre height stands for the seven works of mercy. The shape of the cladding, covered with handmade larch shingles, represents the protective cloak of mercy. The narrow entrance is intended to prepare the visitor for something "special". Annemarie Windhager designed the coloured glass door herself. Inside, there are symbols for the works of mercy. Reflections of light and the motto "Love your neighbour, for he is like you" on the wall are intended to encourage reflection and meditation. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Kapelle der Barmherzigkeit** Ried 178 5360 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut Phone [ +43 6138 2932 ](tel:+4361382932) E-Mail [kapelle.misericordia@gmail.com](#mailto) Web [wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/oester…](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430022889/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.html "New window") https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430022889/kapelle-der-barmherzigkeit.html --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/Kapelle-der-Barmherzigkeit-Misericordia-425484807903154/) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/kapelle_der_barmherzigkeit/?hl=de)--- **Contact person** Mrs Annemarie Windhager Ried 178 5360 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut Phone [ +43 6138 2932 ](tel:+4361382932) E-Mail [info@seeromantik.at](#mailto) Web [www.wolfgangsee.at/misericordia](https://www.wolfgangsee.at/misericordia "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - opened daily [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**548 m [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for couples **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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