Erlöserkirche, Lutheran parish church in Schwabing, Munich, Germany

The Erlöserkirche is a Lutheran parish church built from 1899 to 1901 to a design by Theodor Fischer, combining historicism with Jugendstil. Its white exterior has a steep red tile roof, a tower with a black clock face and gold numerals, and a relief by Hermann Lang showing Thomas acknowledging Jesus. Inside, dark green pews face a raised sanctuary; the apse holds Linda Kögel's 1904 mural of Jesus enthroned above scenes of parish life, and the altar and pulpit are made of yellowish Verona marble.

The Erlöserkirche was built from 1899 to 1901 to designs by Theodor Fischer, his first church, for Schwabing's growing Lutheran community, which had outgrown a prayer room in Haimhauser Straße. The foundation stone was laid on 29 April 1900; the church was consecrated on 6 October 1901. It became an independent parish in 1907 and was largely undamaged in the Second World War.

The apse features a large painting by Linda Kögel showing Jesus enthroned and surrounded by scenes of parish life such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals. This composition links spiritual moments with everyday community experiences.

The church is located at Münchner Freiheit and welcomes visitors during regular Protestant services if you wish to experience the community worship. The setting works well for those exploring on foot, allowing you to study the architecture and artistic details at your own pace.

The church keeps two large organs: the 1901 Steinmeyer instrument on the south gallery, rebuilt to 44 stops, and a 1990 Rieger organ with 43 stops on the west gallery, set in a niche behind the gallery with a free-standing console. A small chest organ is also in use.