Maria Magdalena

Maria Magdalena is a church building in Freiburg featuring distinctive angular concrete architecture that connects two separate worship spaces, one for Catholic and one for Protestant congregations, through a central foyer. The Catholic section accommodates roughly 250 people while the Protestant area holds about 100 visitors, and the foyer can serve community gatherings of up to 200 attendees.

Construction started in 2002 following a design competition won by architect Susanne Gross, and the building was consecrated on July 25, 2004. The project emerged to meet the needs of both communities in the Rieselfeld district for a shared religious center.

The church serves as a shared place for Catholic and Protestant communities, coordinating their Sunday services to end at the same time and encourage people to meet afterward.

Visitors should note that the two services are timed to end simultaneously, allowing people to meet afterward across the two communities. The central foyer serves as a clear meeting point and is easily accessible for gatherings and events.

The roof features photovoltaic panels installed in 2007 that generate electricity, with proceeds supporting international development aid projects. This connection between local energy production and global assistance gives the building a distinctive purpose beyond worship.