St. Nicholas Church

St. Nicholas Church is a Romanesque Revival church building in Bothfeld-Vahrenheide standing 35 meters tall and constructed from bog iron. The structure forms part of a distinctive architectural ensemble along Sutelstraße with surrounding buildings.

Designed by Eduard Wendebourg, the church opened on October 28, 1911 as a new place of worship for the growing community. Its construction took place during a period of expansion for the Bothfeld-Vahrenheide neighborhood.

The church serves as a spiritual center for the Lutheran community of Bothfeld-Vahrenheide, anchoring the neighborhood's religious life and traditions. People gather here for worship and mark important life moments within these walls.

The main entrance is located on Sutelstraße, where regular worship services follow the Lutheran calendar throughout the year. The church is easily accessible by public transportation and provides a calm space for quiet reflection.

The church was constructed using bog iron, a local material extracted from the region's wetlands that gives the building its distinctive appearance. This material choice reflects how early 20th-century architects worked with resources found nearby.

Location: Bothfeld-Vahrenheide

Architects: Eduard Wendebourg

Official opening: October 28, 1911

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Height: 35 m

Made from material: bog iron

Part of: Architectural monument group Sutelstraße 18/19

Website: https://st-nicolai-bothfeld.de

GPS coordinates: 52.41310,9.79853

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44