Burgheimer Kirche

Burgheimer Kirche is a Romanesque church in Lahr/Schwarzwald featuring a rectangular floor plan and a distinctive choir tower with Romanesque sound openings. The tower dates to the 15th century and defines the building's outward character with its simple yet striking architectural design.

The church began in the 7th century as one of the first stone structures on the Upper Rhine, built by an Alemannic or Frankish noble family. Its development over the centuries reflects how it adapted to changing religious and architectural needs.

The church displays wall paintings from the late 15th century that decorate its interior and reveal the religious art tradition of the region. These images offer visitors insight into the artistic expressions that held meaning for worshippers during that era.

The church is freely accessible and can be visited at various times, with specific opening hours best confirmed locally. Visitors should observe respectful behavior since the building remains an active place of worship.

Excavations uncovered the grave of the 'Lady from Burgheim' with valuable artifacts now displayed at the Colombischlössle Museum in Freiburg. This discovery provides a glimpse into early medieval life in the region.

Location: Lahr/Schwarzwald

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.34750,7.88111

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28