The annual event, held every year since 1935, marks the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi, observed ten days after Pentecost. Participants dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing joined altar servers and church officials for the journey across Staffelsee to the island of Wörth. A small fleet of boats carries the procession, accompanied by bells, incense and hymns, as the Blessed Sacrament is brought to the island church for Mass. The pilgrimage is one of the region’s most recognisable religious traditions and attracts both local residents and visitors from across Bavaria and beyond.
The flotilla arrived at Wörth, a site traditionally regarded as the location where the Seehausen parish was established centuries ago. Upon reaching the island, participants proceeded with a religious procession and prayers.
The ceremony showcases the deep Catholic heritage of southern Germany and safeguards customs handed down through generations. Set against the Bavarian Alps and the waters of Staffelsee, the event intertwines faith, history, and local culture. Organisers emphasise that the procession continues to serve as a vital expression of community identity and religious tradition in one of Germany’s most picturesque regions.