Anscharkirche

Anscharkirche is a Protestant church building in Neumunster with a hall interior topped by a barrel vault, an apse to the west, and an entrance lobby on the south side. The structure displays simplified architecture following its reconstruction.

The original building went up in 1913 but suffered heavy damage from bombing in 1944. Architect Fritz Hain Senior oversaw its reconstruction in 1951, keeping the exterior walls with their decorative figures intact.

The name references Saint Ansgar, a missionary from the north. Inside, visitors encounter artworks by Illo von Rauch-Wittlich that shape the experience of the space.

The church opens on Sunday mornings from 09:00 to 11:00, with services as the main focus during these hours. Calling ahead is wise to confirm current opening times and avoid disappointment.

A bronze bell dated 1643 hangs in the main tower, predating the building itself by centuries. This ancient piece was preserved through the reconstruction and connects visitors to a much longer history than the structure around it.