St. Nicholas’ Church, Hamburg

The church tower rises 147 meters above the Hamburg skyline, with red brick walls and remains of the original structure standing in stark preservation.

Founded in 1195 as a chapel, the church underwent reconstruction in 1846 by architect George Gilbert Scott, but suffered severe damage during World War II bombings.

The memorial site includes a documentation center in the basement vaults, displaying exhibits about the church's history and the effects of war on Hamburg.

The glass panoramic elevator takes visitors to an observation platform at 76 meters, operating daily from 10:00 to 18:00 during summer and 17:00 in winter.

The tower houses one of Germany's largest carillons, featuring 51 bells that perform free concerts every Thursday at noon throughout the year.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Inception: 1195

Architects: George Gilbert Scott

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Height: 147.88 m

Made from material: brick

Opening Hours: May-September Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; October-April Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Website: https://mahnmal-st-nikolai.de

GPS coordinates: 53.54766,9.99120

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08