Dorfkirche Wengern

Dorfkirche Wengern is a church building constructed with regional Ruhr sandstone in the valley landscape near Wengern. The structure displays Gothic characteristics and sits in a wooded setting close to a stream.

The building was first documented in 1246 as St. Liborius Church and received Gothic extensions during the later medieval period. The tower was added in the 17th century.

The church serves as a gathering place for local community events and shapes the village character. It reflects Protestant life in this region through the ages.

Access to the building is available from outside and the surrounding area offers walking paths through the valley landscape. Visitors should watch for uneven ground and historic stone pathways.

During renovation work, workers uncovered several skull niches containing walled-in human remains within the church interior. These discoveries offer clues to burial practices from earlier periods of the building.

Location: Wengern

Part of: list of architectural heritage monuments in Wetter (Ruhr)

GPS coordinates: 51.40123,7.34204

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40