Laubend: St. Mary’s Chapel and Cultural History

When planning your trip, it is helpful to distinguish Laubend’s local attractions from those in the wider destination of Memmelsdorf. The Catholic St. Mary’s Chapel is the main local landmark in Laubend; the palace, parish church and other attractions in the following section are specifically in Memmelsdorf.

St. Mary’s Chapel and Local History

According to the Bavarian monument register as of December 17, 2025, the Catholic St. Mary’s Chapel near Zückshuter Straße is a listed building and part of Laubend’s architectural heritage. It is a Neo-Gothic ashlar sandstone building with a recessed three-sided choir, a sacristy extension and a façade tower. It was built in 1862 and altered in 1957/58.

A recessed choir is set back from the rest of the building; “three-sided” describes the shape of its end. Ashlar sandstone refers to a construction method using worked stone blocks. These features help identify the chapel’s design individually: its material, choir shape, sacristy extension and façade tower.

Laubend was first mentioned in 1162, exactly 700 years before the chapel was built. The town’s history and the chapel’s construction are therefore two distinct historical reference points; the alterations of 1957/58 mark another point in the building’s history.

Archaeological finds are also associated with the area around the late modern Catholic St. Mary’s Chapel in Laubend. The local cultural heritage therefore encompasses both the chapel and finds from its surroundings.

Culture in the Wider Destination of Memmelsdorf

In the wider destination of Memmelsdorf, visitors can explore nine lavishly decorated state rooms at Seehof Palace. Following extensive renovation work, these rooms are once again open to visitors. The White Hall also features a virtuoso ceiling painting by Giuseppe Appiani—a distinctive artistic highlight within the palace.

You can reach Seehof Palace from Bamberg’s central bus station (ZOB) or train station on Stadtwerke Bamberg bus routes 907 and 917. Check the timetable before setting out so you can plan your journey using the current service.

The parish church of the Assumption of Mary in Memmelsdorf offers another example of religious art. Its Baroque stucco ceiling was created by Johann Jakob Vogel in 1708. The wider destination thus brings together the interior of a palace and the Baroque design of a church interior as distinct attractions.

Events also shape Memmelsdorf’s cultural offerings: the Memmelsdorf Christmas Market takes place every year on the third weekend of Advent. Check the specific dates for your travel year. Traditional church fairs are also among the special celebrations in the municipality of Memmelsdorf; their individual dates vary.

The 13 Breweries Hiking Trail runs from Memmelsdorf through the Ellertal valley and Litzendorf to Strullendorf. Unlike the palace and parish church, it is a route connecting several places. The region’s attractions thus range from architectural and religious heritage to events and a hiking trail.

Search for hotels in the place that best suits your planned activities, and check the specific offers for your travel dates.

See the overview of the wider destination: Memmelsdorf.