Apostelkirche

Apostelkirche is a Lutheran church in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel with neo-Romanesque design, thick stone walls, and a central domed interior space. The building sits elevated in the neighborhood, making its structure clearly visible from various angles.

The building was constructed between 1893 and 1894 by architects Erwin von Melle and Peter Gottlob Jürgensen on donated land. This represented an important moment when the Lutheran community gained a new focal point for their faith.

The church's name refers to the apostles, whose images painter H. Saffer created above the altar in 1901. These depictions shape the interior and give the space its particular character.

The church is well connected by public transport, with U-Bahn station Osterstraße nearby and several bus routes serving the area. Visitors can enter from multiple points around the building, making arrival from different directions straightforward.

A major fire in 1977 caused severe damage, followed by reconstruction in 1978 that added an intermediate floor. This addition created new spaces that serve the church in ways not originally envisioned.

GPS coordinates: 53.57592,9.94501

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40