St.-Ansgar-Kirche

St.-Ansgar-Kirche is a modern church building with a distinctive parabolic floor plan that shapes the spatial experience. The eastern side features concrete grid windows, while the western side is constructed with solid brick walls.

The church was designed by architect Willy Kreuer in 1956 as part of post-World War II reconstruction efforts in the Hansa quarter. The original building on this site was destroyed during the war, requiring complete reconstruction.

The church is named after Saint Ansgar, a medieval missionary whose veneration has found a place in this house of worship. Visitors can experience today how the interior arrangement directs attention toward the altar as the central point of focus.

The church is located at Klopstockstraße 31 in the Hansa quarter and accommodates around 250 people inside. The building is straightforward to find and includes community spaces alongside the rectory.

Three supporting columns form the church tower, with one crowned by a cross at its top. The bells were donated by German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, creating a personal link to that postwar era.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 1950s

Architects: Willy Kreuer

Architectural style: modern architecture

Address: Klopstock­stra­ße 31, 10557 Berlin

GPS coordinates: 52.51770,13.34090

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41