Church of St. Mauritius

Chapel of the hamlet of Söll

The Church of St. Mauritius overlooks the small hamlet of Söll, north of Tramin. Dedicated to Saint Mauritius, the legendary leader of the Theban Legion, the church likely dates back to the time of Crusader-era chivalric piety. Although it was first mentioned in a written document in 1390, the structure itself is evidently older – likely from the first half of the 13th century.

The original Romanesque nave, with its flat wooden ceiling, is preserved in its basic structure. Around 1370/80, the old choir was replaced by a new Gothic polygonal apse, the roof was renewed, and the Romanesque bell tower – featuring arched sound windows – was heightened with a two-story belfry and topped with a masonry pyramid-shaped spire.

A major extension took place around 1470: the southern wall of the nave was opened to add a Gothic side aisle, giving the church its current asymmetrical layout. At the same time, a two-story sacristy was built between the bell tower and the side aisle. Inside, the choir features a graceful ribbed vault, and the façades are decorated with red ashlar-style painting on a light background.

The church is especially noted for its frescoes, dating from around 1380. Fragments of a Passion and saints cycle are visible on the north and west walls. In the attic space, additional Gothic fresco remnants survive – including a rare depiction of St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child, dated stylistically to the late 14th century.

The high altar, dating to around 1520, features painted panels of Adam and Eve, attributed to the circle of Bartlmä Dill Riemenschneider.