The Holy Cross Chapel in Bad Fredeburg, better known as the "town chapel", was consecrated in 1646 and is now centrally located at a fork in the road in the town. It was originally located outside the town walls for over 300 years.
The current building dates mainly from the 18th century. It contains a rococo altar and baroque figures of St. Apollonia and St. Barbara. A Pietà - originally created around 1420 - can be seen today as a replica. The patron saints are St. Anna, St. Blasius and the Holy Cross.
In 1929, the chapel received its current colorful painting. The design with a blue ceiling and wall paintings in a historicizing style was created by the Paderborn painter Wilke.
In the course of its history, the chapel has been used several times as a substitute church, at times also as a school and parish hall.