Evangelisch-lutherische Kirche Wüppels

The Evangelisch-lutherische Kirche Wüppels is a rectangular nave church with a semicircular apse facing east. The walls use double-shell brick construction built on boulder foundations.

The building dates to the late 13th century and received its first documented mention in 1350 when the settlement was called Wyppense. It evolved over time to become the Lutheran parish church of the region.

The oak pulpit from 1634 was given by the Schwarzenberg family and displays the four evangelists with their symbols on its panels. It remains a focal point inside the church and shapes how visitors experience the sacred space.

The church is accessible along the Wangerland pilgrimage route and serves as one of two worship locations for the St. Joost parish. Visitors can explore the building and examine the historical details of its furnishings.

Inside the church are four stone slabs from the 13th century that likely represented sarcophagi, marked only with simple symbols rather than names or inscriptions. These mysterious markers reveal how burial practices changed over time.

Location: Wangerland

GPS coordinates: 53.63723,7.97759

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04