Buttforde Church

The St. Marien Church features granite blocks construction with a separate brick bell tower and houses numerous medieval wooden sculptures inside the building.

Built around 1230 on an artificial mound connected to a geest outcrop, the church served as part of the archdiocese of Bremen during medieval times.

The late Gothic carved altar, choir screen, and pews represent traditional religious craftsmanship, while the Joachim Richborn organ provides exceptional musical performances.

Visitors can obtain the church key from the Buttforde gas station to explore the building, with guided tours available through advance reservation.

Three Romanesque gravestones predate the current church structure, suggesting the existence of an earlier wooden building at this location.

Location: Wittmund

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 53.62140,7.72528

Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:13