The chapel, which was first mentioned in 1353, is dedicated to Our Dear Lady; the three altars are all thematically associated with the Mother of God: the Birth of Mary, the Annunciation and the Death of Mary. The chapel is beautifully located on a hill outside the town, with a clear view of Lake Sempach and the Central Swiss Alps. Mariazell has a chaplainry. There is a pilgrimage on Sundays once a month.