The chapel was commissioned by Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who was a cousin and close friend of Ludwig II.
The location is marked by a wooden cross set into the water, indicating the spot where the King was found.
A memorial mass is held annually on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of the King's death, June 13th.
Construction took four years to complete after the foundation stone was laid in 1896.
The building was formally consecrated in 1900 in the presence of Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria.
The Votivkapelle in Berg is a historic memorial chapel constructed to commemorate the death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It stands on the shore of Lake Starnberg at the precise site where the King's body was discovered in 1886. Designed by architect Franz Jakob Schwanthaler, the structure was completed in 1900. The chapel serves as a place of remembrance for the 'Fairytale King' and is maintained as a protected architectural monument. Its interior features a distinct neo-Romanesque design. The surrounding landscape provides an unobstructed view of the lake's eastern bank.
From the lakeside path looking back at the chapel with the lake in the background.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to traverse the lakeside path from the village of Berg.
Combine your visit with a walk along the shore to the nearby commemorative memorial stone.
Respect the silence of the chapel, as it remains a place of active remembrance.
Do not attempt to walk into the water at the memorial cross, as it is a protected site.
Open daily for visitors; access may be restricted during private memorial services.
Quiet demeanor required; modest attire requested as it is a place of mourning.
