In Czech Republic there is no place of pilgrimage situated in as beautiful  natural setting as Hejnice. Ridges of the Jizera Mountains border the baroque cathedral of Visitation of Mary Virgin on the edge of river Smědá like a decorative set piece.

For long centuries the pilgrims from Czech Republic, Lausitz, Silesia, Poland, Germany and other countries come to visite a little wooden Madonna. According to various experts the sculpture might date as far as the 13th century, the smilling lovely Madonna with little Jesus in her arms is called Mater Formosa, Sleek Mother.

According to Franciscan Chronicle came between the years 1699-1725 incredible 1 381 176 pilgrims with requests about intercession to Hejnice Mary Virgin.

Regular pilgrimage:
About the 8. May - Pilgrimage of Reconciliation (to purpose of Second World War), the holly mass is celebrated in czech,polish, german and latin language.

1. July Pilgrimage - Fete of Visitation of Mary Virgin (holy mass is celebrated in czech language)

2. July Pilgrimage- Fete of Visitation of Mary Virgin (holy mass ist celebrated in german language)