Friedenskirche, Protestant church in Olten, Switzerland.
The Friedenskirche is a Protestant church building in Olten located on the right bank of the Aare River, marked by a 60-meter tower with an observation platform. Inside it holds about 760 people and houses an organ with 45 registers, plus several rooms for different events.
Built between 1928 and 1929 by architect Fritz von Niederhäusern, the church replaced an earlier religious building from 1860 on the same site. The new structure arose during the era of Swiss modernism and was meant to serve the growing needs of the Protestant community.
The church serves the local Protestant community for worship and musical events, with the 1929 organ playing a central role in these gatherings. This active use makes it an important place for religious and cultural life in the city.
The church tower offers visitors an observation platform with views over Olten and the Aare landscape. The building is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility and features various facilities for different visiting experiences.
The bell tower contains five bells cast by H. Rüetschi AG, each bearing the Olten coat of arms and the year 1928. These bells ring regularly over the city, connecting visitors to the local sound tradition.
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