Organs of St. Paul's Cathedral

The Organs of St. Paul's Cathedral are masterworks by the renowned builder Johannes Klais, constructed from thousands of pipes in various sizes and materials arranged throughout the space. Each instrument was designed specifically to work with the cathedral's soaring architecture, ensuring the sound carries perfectly under the high vaults.

These organs were installed in 1956 following the cathedral's reconstruction after wartime damage. Their arrival restored the building with a powerful musical voice that has remained central to the cathedral's role as a place for music and worship.

These organs represent a long tradition of craftsmanship that shaped German music and remains alive in how the cathedral sounds during services and concerts. Walking through the space, you feel the connection between the builders' skill and the music that fills the high ceilings.

The cathedral hosts regular concerts where you can experience the full sound of these instruments in the space where they were built to perform. Check event times when you plan your visit, as concerts happen at different times and the music sounds richest when the space is filled with people.

Most visitors do not realize that these organs blend traditional mechanics with modern improvements that give organists far greater control during performances. The mechanical levers that connect fingers to pipes work alongside updated systems that allow quick sound changes without the constraints of older designs.