Kirche am Rockenhof, Lutheran church in Volksdorf, Germany
Description
Kirche am Rockenhof is a modern church in Volksdorf with a striking tower positioned to the side of the main worship space and rising about 36 meters high. The brick building features flat pointed arches and has a clean, lean design that marks it clearly as post-war architecture.
History
Construction took place from 1950 to 1952 following designs by architect Walter Ahrendt, with the building opening two years after work began. This project was part of Hamburg's rebuilding effort and provided the growing Volksdorf community with a contemporary place of worship.
Culture
The three bells inside are named after virtues: Faith, Hope, and Love. They have called worshippers to gather since the early 1950s and remain one of the most distinctive sounds in this neighborhood.
Practical
The building sits in a quiet residential area and is easily reached on foot, with several parking spots nearby. Visitors should know that the church is in active use for worship services, so checking opening times in advance is helpful.
Did you know?
A distinctive detail is the tower clock, which was a gift from the renowned broadcasting director Adolf Grimme and has marked time in the neighborhood since the 1950s. Few realize this clock comes from an era when early televisions were transforming Germany.
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