Sight South Main Street, Frankenmuth
Silent Night Memorial Chapel
A sight in South Main Street, Frankenmuth, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Dusk.
Why go
Replica of the Oberndorf, Austria, chapel where 'Silent Night' was first sung, on the Bronner's grounds.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Frankenmuth, alongside 3 shops, 2 places to eat and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, 0.2 mi away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- South Main Street
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- Dusk
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Frankenmuth, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
Huge Christmas store open nearly every day of the year, with thousands of ornaments plus decorated trees and lights.
Shopping · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Frankenmuth River Place Shops
Bavarian-style shopping lanes by the river, with small shops, a courtyard tree and seasonal events.
Shopping · 0.9 mi straight-line - 3Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge
Wooden covered bridge over the Cass River, linking Main Street with the Bavarian Inn Lodge.
Sight · 1.0 mi straight-line - 4Bavarian Inn Lodge
Big family hotel across the covered bridge from Main Street, with indoor pools and a family fun center.
Stay · 1.1 mi straight-line - 5Bavarian Inn Restaurant
Family-style chicken dinners under a glockenspiel tower that tells the Pied Piper story.
Food · 1.1 mi straight-line - 6Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
Large family-run restaurant across Main Street from the Bavarian Inn, known for all-you-can-eat chicken dinners.
Food · 1.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Silent Night Memorial Chapel is a stop on our Frankenmuth & Detroit route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Frankenmuth
Silent Night Memorial Chapel is our only sight pick in Frankenmuth; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Frankenmuth guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Frankenmuth run from 28°F in January to 80°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Silent Night Memorial Chapel itself, we suggest: Dusk.
Modelled monthly averages for Frankenmuth from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Frankenmuth weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 43.31165, -83.73541
- Destination
- Frankenmuth, Michigan
Silent Night Memorial Chapel: quick answers
How much time do you need at Silent Night Memorial Chapel?
Plan on about 20 minutes at Silent Night Memorial Chapel. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Silent Night Memorial Chapel?
Our pick: Dusk. Insider tip: Read the plaques along the path, which show the carol's words in many languages.
Is Silent Night Memorial Chapel free?
Yes, we list Silent Night Memorial Chapel as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Silent Night Memorial Chapel?
Silent Night Memorial Chapel appears on Frankenmuth & Detroit, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Silent Night Memorial Chapel to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Frankenmuth.
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