Gustaf Adolf Church

Gustaf Adolf Church is a church building in Neustadt, located near Landungsbrücken with a solid brick structure and a tower that shapes the Hamburg skyline. Positioned at Ditmar-Koel-Strasse 36, the building accommodates approximately 300 people and includes office spaces and apartments.

Construction began with a foundation stone ceremony in 1906, and the church opened in 1907 to serve Swedish settlers in Hamburg. It emerged from the needs of a growing Scandinavian community seeking their own place of worship.

The interior displays paintings of Christ and Saint Nicholas that reflect the church's spiritual focus. A votive ship named Gustaf Adolf, crafted by captain Hans Freyholz, hangs inside as a reminder of the seafaring traditions of those who worshipped here.

The church is administered by the Church of Sweden and functions as a religious and community center. Visitors should note that the building also contains office spaces and residential apartments, so access may be limited during certain times.

A silver baptismal font from 1893 is preserved inside the church and predates the building by more than a decade. This piece comes from a time before the church was built and reflects where the community previously gathered for worship.

Location: Hamburg

Inception: 1907

Official opening: May 12, 1906

GPS coordinates: 53.54570,9.97330

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01