St.-Martini-Kirche

St.-Martini Church in Burglesum is a church building featuring late-Gothic brick architecture with tall windows and intricate stone carvings. The structure stands near the Weser River and shapes the local character with its distinctive form.

The church was founded in 1229 and ranks among the older religious buildings in the region. After severe damage during World War II, it underwent extensive restoration that was completed by 1960.

The church displays stained glass windows by Bremen artist Elisabeth Steineke and coat of arms windows by Danish artist Werner Rohde that fill the interior with light and color.

The church is a publicly accessible building with regular Sunday services. Visitors should keep in mind that this is an active place of worship and respectful conduct is expected.

The church foundation rests on oak pilings that were affected by groundwater changes from the Weser River regulation project between 1881 and 1892. This detail shows how natural interventions can alter the condition of historic structures.

Location: Burglesum

Phone: +49421674140

Email: buero.lesum@kirche-bremen.de

Website: http://kirche-bremen.de/gemeinden/64_st_martini_leesum/64_st_martini_leesum.php

GPS coordinates: 53.16820,8.69076

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25