Organ of St. Peter and Paul in Cappel

The organ features two manuals with pedal and 30 stops, constructed with precise mechanical systems and an ornate wooden case decorated with floral patterns.

Master organ builder Arp Schnitger created this instrument in 1680 for St. Johannis-Klosterkirche in Hamburg before its relocation to Cappel in 1816.

The organ represents northern German organ building traditions through its technical specifications and tonal arrangement, influencing Lutheran church music practices.

Regular concerts and demonstrations occur in St. Peter and Paul Church, allowing visitors to experience the instrument's sound characteristics and mechanical features.

Among preserved Schnitger organs, this instrument maintains 28 original stops from 1680, with the pedal positioned directly behind the main case.

Location: Wurster Nordseeküste

Part of: St.-Peter-und-Paul-Kirche

GPS coordinates: 53.72740,8.56813

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:56