Evangelische Bergkirche Zwingenberg, simple plastered quarry stone building, workpieces made of red and yellow sandstone, gable roof covered with slate, four-sided slender church tower with octagonal spire with side gates and weathercock in Zwingenberg, Bergstrasse district, Hesse
The Evangelische Bergkirche Zwingenberg is a church built from sandstone, shale, and plaster situated on a hill above town. Its interior follows the plan of an aisleless church with simple wooden benches, small windows, and a modest altar at the front.
The church originated in 1258 as a small chapel with a flat wooden ceiling and later underwent major expansions as the community grew. In the 17th century, after wartime destruction in 1693, it was carefully rebuilt and modernized, with the roof, tower clock, and organ restored.
The church takes its name from its hilltop location and serves as a gathering place for local worship and community events. The windows display stained glass donations from Zwingenberg families across generations, visibly marking their connection to the building.
The church sits peacefully away from main town traffic, accessible via narrow paths that create a quiet setting for a visit. Visitors should walk carefully on uneven ground and can explore the interior through the entrance and view it from windows.
The church's organ was a gift from Landgraf Ernst Ludwig and remains the oldest working organ in the region, though it now stands in Worfelden. A large crucifix in the choir contains elements from pre-Reformation times, preserving traces of the building's Catholic roots.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
