St. Andrew's Church

St. Andrew's Church is a Gothic church building in Hildesheim that extends 80 meters in length and 35 meters in width. Its distinctive tower rises to approximately 114 meters and dominates the city's skyline.

The site began as a chapel dedicated to Saint Andrew in 1022 and evolved into the current structure over several centuries. The Gothic expansion was completed with the tower's finishing in 1883, concluding a prolonged building period.

The church marks a shift in the city's power structure, moving authority from bishops to citizens during the medieval period. It became the first Lutheran congregation in Hildesheim in 1542 and has shaped the religious life of the community ever since.

Visitors can climb a staircase of 364 steps to reach the observation point at the top of the tower. The view from there spreads across Hildesheim and the surrounding landscape below.

Four bells hung inside the tower were cast across different centuries, with the oldest dating from 1632 and the newest added in 1963. Together they produce distinct musical combinations that shape the acoustic character of Hildesheim.

Location: Hildesheim

Inception: 1883

Architects: Peter Parler

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Height: 114.5 m

Length: 80 m

Width: 35 m

Website: http://andreaskirche.com

GPS coordinates: 52.15167,9.95000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59