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Birnau Basilica – Wallfahrtskirche Birnau am Nordufer des Bodensees in Baden-Württemberg 1📷 Ursula Jaeger, CC BY-SA 4.0

Birnau Basilica

Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany

History

A pink-and-white Rococo pilgrimage church above lakeside vineyards, known for its cherub licking honey. The terrace looks across the lake to the Alps.

Nearest town
Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.7431, 9.2172

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Campingplatz Brändle-KöhneCampsite
    1 km from Birnau Basilica
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Birnau-MaurachCampsite
    1 km from Birnau Basilica
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Naturcampingplatz Litzelstetten-MainauCampsite
    4 km from Birnau Basilica
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • KlausenhornCampsite
    5 km from Birnau Basilica
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Reisemobilhafen ÜberlingenMotorhome stopover
    6 km from Birnau Basilica · 42 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campinghof SalemCampsite
    7 km from Birnau Basilica · 108 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Birnau Basilica?

Birnau Basilica is in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany, at GPS 47.7431, 9.2172. It is about 5 km from Überlingen.

Can you camp near Birnau Basilica?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campingplatz Brändle-Köhne, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 93 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Birnau Basilica?

Birnau Basilica is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Constance’s German shore.

What is there to see near Birnau Basilica?

Places worth a stop nearby: Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings (2 km), Mainau Island (5 km), Meersburg (7 km) and Reichenau Island (13 km).

When is the best time to visit Birnau Basilica?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)