St. Aposteln

St. Aposteln is a Catholic church in Viernheim with a three-nave hall design and broad transept forming its basic structure. The building displays neogothic architectural features on its exterior with carefully detailed stonework and proportioned facade.

Construction took place from 1896 to 1899 following designs by architect Max Meckel and Bishop Heinrich Brück consecrated the building in 1900. The church arose during a period when Viernheim was expanding rapidly and needed space for growing religious communities.

The interior displays paintings by Julius Fischer depicting scenes from Christ's life in Nazarene style. Stained glass windows by Bernhard Kraus enhance this artistic decoration of the space.

The building is easy to spot thanks to its tall tower visible from various points in Viernheim. As an active parish church, visitors should check service times and dress respectfully when entering.

The church tower houses a large organ built in 1903 by the Schlimbach firm from Würzburg with multiple registers for complex musical works. This instrument remains one of the most notable features of the interior and continues to be played during services and concerts.

Location: Viernheim

Address: Rathausstraße 39 (Apostelplatz)

GPS coordinates: 49.53785,8.57841

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01