Matthäuskirche

The Matthäuskirche is a church building with three naves, a high tower, and elaborately decorated facades featuring pointed arch portals in Gothic Revival style. The architectural design combines traditional Gothic elements with their interpretation in the 19th century.

The building was constructed between 1891 and 1893 under the direction of Hermann Behaghel and represents the fourth church built at this location. Its construction on ground with a long history of religious use shows the enduring importance of the site to the community.

The bells in the church tower bear the names of the evangelists Peter, John, Paul, and James, reflecting Protestant traditions. This naming connects the building to reformation values that remain important to the community today.

The building underwent comprehensive interior renovations from 2005 to 2006 and remains in good condition today. The Evangelical Foundation Pflege Schönau, which maintains the church, applied exemplary restoration techniques during this work.

During construction, workers discovered the foundations of three earlier church buildings that stood at this exact spot. These archaeological traces reveal that the site has been a center of faith for generations.