St.-Marien-Kirche

St.-Marien-Kirche is a stone church in Alt-Wolfsburg featuring a bell tower built in 1672 and two aristocratic galleries designed for church patrons and their families. The interior accommodates around 280 visitors and preserves an ensemble of artworks and architectural details spanning multiple periods.

A chapel built by the Bartensleben knights was consecrated in 1434 by a representative of the Bishop of Halberstadt. Over the centuries it expanded into a larger church with a bell tower, becoming an important religious landmark in the region.

The Marien Chapel on the eastern side houses religious artworks including a 15th-century Pietà sculpture and a baroque baptismal font that shape worship here. Visitors can observe how these pieces are woven into the space and into the prayer life of those who gather.

The space can become quite full, so visiting during regular weekdays or earlier in the day works better when fewer people are present. Regular Lutheran services shape the rhythm here, and it is worth checking opening times before your visit.

The crypt beneath the church holds 27 sarcophagi containing remains of members from the Bartensleben and Schulenburg noble families. This underground heritage creates a silent contrast to the living prayer life in the rooms above.

Location: Wolfsburg

GPS coordinates: 52.44060,10.80040

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24