Dorfkirche Friedrichsfelde

Dorfkirche Friedrichsfelde is a church building in Lichtenberg that blends brick Gothic with Romanesque elements in its design. It has been renovated and accommodates roughly 500 people in its interior space located on Alfred-Kowalke-Straße.

The building originated before 1265 and underwent several reconstructions, with Martin Heinrich Böhme carrying out a major rebuild in late 18th century Baroque style. After complete destruction in World War II, it was reconstructed between 1951 and 1952 following a new design by architect Herbert Erbs.

The church takes its name from the village of Friedrichsfelde and serves today as a worship space for the Paul-Gerhardt congregation holding regular services. It connects Protestant traditions with the religious life of a Berlin neighborhood that has evolved across many centuries.

The church is easily located on a named street in the Lichtenberg district and is straightforward to visit. Its interior spaces have been fully modernized, making it comfortable for visitors to spend time there.

Archaeological excavations in 2010 uncovered historical objects at the site, including items from a time capsule hidden under the altar since 1887. This discovery reveals how deeply the community's past is embedded in this place.