Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Winschoten

The Nederlands Hervormde Kerk is a Gothic church with a narrow footprint and pointed-arch windows divided by buttresses, creating a distinctive silhouette. The building displays three round windows on its eastern wall and features a separate bell tower with a lantern-style cupola.

The church was built in 1275 at a location that had already served as a trade route between Groningen and Münster, replacing an earlier chapel. This new construction met the needs of the expanding settlement that had developed along this important passage.

The place name reflects its origins as a settlement in marshland, where this building became a gathering point for the local community. Visitors can see today how it anchors the market square and continues to serve as a focal point for townspeople.

The church sits on Marktplein in the heart of Winschoten and is easily reached on foot from most parts of town. Regular services and architectural tours provide opportunities to visit, with convenient parking and public transportation access nearby.

The original brick bell tower received a reinforced concrete inner structure during restoration in the early 1930s while keeping its brick-clad exterior intact. This hidden modern reinforcement allowed the historic structure to remain stable without changing how it appears from the street.