The Lower Austrian municipality of Rauchenwarth is located in the district of Bruck an der Leitha. As a peaceful pilgrimage site featuring the famous “Bründlkirche” and a small, enchanting wine cellar lane, a visit to Rauchenwarth promises, above all, relaxation and contemplation.
Rauchenwarth: A Great History for a Small Community
The first documented mention of Rauchenwarth dates back to before 1257. In 1652, a forest spring west of the village was said to have healing properties. According to legend, the water—which had initially been used to water livestock—brought about numerous miraculous healings. As a result, the site developed into a place of pilgrimage: a chapel was built immediately, followed by a church.
Rauchenwarth Pilgrimage Site: Sights & Wonders
The small Maria Bründl Chapel was built as a wooden structure in 1652, immediately upon the discovery of the legendary miraculous healing spring. It was rebuilt in its current form in 1719. In 1959, it was renovated and adorned with a valuable mosaic by an artist. The pilgrimage site of the Maria Bründl Pilgrimage Church, in turn, dates back to 1772. Also worth seeing in Rauchenwarth are the 14th-century Meierhof—which houses the former fire station and a cultural center—as well as several wayside shrines scattered throughout the village.
