Christkirche, Lutheran church in Neuwerk district, Rendsburg, Germany

Christkirche is a plain brick church built on a Greek cross plan modeled after Copenhagen's Holmens Kirke, with a low west tower dictated by the fortress. Inside, two wooden barrel vaults cross, and the austere architecture is offset by rich early-18th-century painting and partly gilded furnishings. The pulpit at the northeast corner of the crossing was carved by Rendsburg's Hans Pahl in 1696.

A Danish king commissioned this building between 1695 and 1700 as a church for military personnel and town residents. The construction marked an unusual collaboration as two architects from different traditions worked on the project sequentially.

The name honours both Jesus Christ and the Danish king Christian V, who ordered the church built. The pulpit and the white-and-gilt octagonal font were carved in 1696 and 1700 by the Rendsburg craftsman Hans Pahl. The royal box on the south side of the choir still carries the monogram of Frederick IV and may only be used by members of the Danish royal house.

The church is accessible on weekdays and Saturdays with visiting hours that change depending on the season. Check the opening times before your visit since they vary by day of the week and time of year.

The organ, built by Arp Schnitger between 1714 and 1716 with 29 stops on two manuals and pedal, has gilded blind wings; the central tower carries the Danish coat of arms held by trumpet angels, and the pedal towers show the mirrored monogram of King Frederik IV.