Zwinglikirche

Zwinglikirche is a Gothic Revival church in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg with a distinctive tall quadratic tower reaching 81 meters high and topped by an octagonal spire. This tower stands as one of the area's most recognizable vertical landmarks and shapes the neighborhood's visual character.

The building opened in 1908 and replaced a wooden chapel that had served the growing community south of the railway grounds at Warschauer Strasse. This marked an important shift in the area's development from temporary to permanent religious infrastructure.

The name honors Swiss reformer Huldrych Zwingli, whose life-size bronze statue stands at the tower base and reflects the Protestant heritage of the place. Visitors today see it serving as a cultural gathering space where exhibitions and events bring people together throughout the year.

The building functions primarily as a cultural space where exhibitions and events are regularly held and open to visitors. It is worth checking ahead to learn about specific opening times and upcoming events before planning your visit.

When it opened in 1908, this building became the first fully electrically illuminated church in Berlin, with hundreds of light bulbs arranged in artistic patterns. This technological innovation made it a sensation at the time.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Architects: Jürgen Kröger

Official opening: February 8, 1908

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Address: Rudolfstr. 14

GPS coordinates: 52.50330,13.45440

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57