Fatih-Moschee, Ottoman mosque in Meschede, Germany

The Fatih Mosque is a freestanding mosque built between 2001 and 2008 in Meschede, the first of its kind in the Sauerland. It follows the style of a Turkish-Ottoman domed mosque, with a central dome and a minaret. It stands on the site of the former Wienand coffin factory at Jahnstraße 3.

In the late 1970s, Turkish workers in Meschede started gathering for prayers in temporary locations. The current building was constructed after 2001, marking an important development for the community's religious life.

The mosque serves as a gathering place for the Turkish-Islamic community and shapes the local identity. Visitors can observe how residents use the space for both spiritual practice and social connection.

The building welcomes visitors, especially during organized tours and special open days throughout the year. It is best to check ahead to find the right time for your visit.

The site at Jahnstraße 3 was bought from the former Wienand coffin factory, and the community had over three hundred members when it decided to build in May 2001. The result was the first freestanding mosque new-build in the Sauerland and the first representative mosque in the Hochsauerlandkreis, where most mosques occupy buildings originally meant for other uses.