Bugenhagenkirche, Church building in Greifswald-Wieck, Germany
The Bugenhagenkirche is a three-bay aisleless church with a tall square west tower topped by a steep pointed spire, and a long nave with a steep dark roof. Its red brick walls are framed by buttresses and tall arched windows with light stone tracery. Inside, the nave has a ribbed vault with exposed red brick ribs and pale plaster panels, and the chancel ends in a polygonal apse.
A church was first mentioned in Wieck in the 13th century, but the current building was constructed between 1881 and 1883. The rebuild came from the need to serve a growing population with a larger, modern house of worship.
The church is named after Pomeranian reformer Johannes Bugenhagen and displays ship models reflecting the maritime traditions of the local fishing community. These models show how closely the place is tied to the daily life and heritage of people who worked on the water.
The church is located at Kirchstraße 30 in the Greifswald-Wieck district, making it easy for visitors to find. Before visiting, it is helpful to check current opening times, as these may vary depending on services and church events.
Solar panels on the roof support the heating system, blending historical architecture with modern energy solutions. This combination of old and new makes the building an example of how a heritage structure can be adapted for contemporary use.
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