Gottesbuden, Ahrensburg

Two parallel rows of residential buildings stand next to the Schlosskirche cemetery, creating a symmetrical layout with eleven apartments in each wing.

Count Peter Rantzau constructed these dwellings between 1594 and 1596 as part of his estate, establishing them alongside a church meant for family burials.

The northern apartments continue the centuries-old tradition of providing free housing to people in need, following the original social purpose of the buildings.

Each apartment features an entrance area that functions as a kitchen, connected to a 16-square-meter living space equipped with modern heating systems.

The southern wing residents maintain a symbolic rental payment of half a Taler, equivalent to 0.75 euros, preserving a historical pricing tradition.

Location: Ahrensburg

GPS coordinates: 53.67772,10.24025

Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:04