St. Johannes Evangelist

St. Johannes Evangelist is a three-nave hall church in Sassenberg with red tile roofs and plastered brick walls that define its structure. Large stained glass windows fill the interior with light, while a bell tower completed in 1914 marks the exterior with neo-Gothic details.

The foundation stone was laid in 1670 and construction concluded in 1678 when Prince-Bishop Christoph Bernhard von Galen consecrated the building. The neo-Gothic bell tower was added later and now defines the church's visual presence in the landscape.

Two baroque side altars from the 17th century stand in the side aisles with intricate carved details. These religious artworks still shape the interior character today and draw visitors into quiet contemplation.

The church is easy to locate thanks to its distinctive neo-Gothic bell tower visible from a distance. Entry is through the main door, and the spacious interior allows for quiet visits and peaceful moments of reflection.

The interior was enriched between 2008 and 2010 with a modern organ specially built by Hermann Eule Orgelbau Bautzen to contemporary standards. With 28 registers, this instrument marries traditional craftsmanship with modern acoustics.

Location: Sassenberg

GPS coordinates: 51.98800,8.04115

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00