Pfarrkirche unserer lieben Frau Maria Reinigung, Bach

The parish church of Bach stands in the village of Bach in the Reutte district of Tirol. It is a simple but striking classical building with a tall roof and rounded windows. The church shares its protected status with the nearby cemetery chapel and war memorial, all part of Tirol’s cultural heritage.

The church’s history begins with a chapel recorded in 1668, later raised to an expositur in 1789. The present church was built between 1790 and 1792, with the tower added in 1807 and the interior completed by 1811. Over the centuries it has survived earthquakes, restorations and redecoration, including work by Karl Selb, Johann Kärle and Toni Kirchmayr. The most recent changes came in the 1990s when Wolfram Köberl refreshed the interior with new frescoes.

Inside, the nave has a plain ceiling while the choir shows painted pilasters and a richly decorated cornice. The high altar, in the Gothic Revival style, features statues of Saint Notburga and Saint Isidore, with Saint Nicholas above. Outside, the war memorial by Ernst Degn stands in front of the church, adding to the ensemble of historic buildings. The painted walls and carefully restored frescoes give the interior a quiet dignity.