Church of St Peter in Chains

The Church of St Peter in Chains is a church building with Romanesque architecture in Lengsdorf, featuring typical elements of this style such as rounded arches and solid stone walls. The interior is divided into three aisles, with the northern aisle added in 1894, while the oldest surviving section is the Romanesque choir built around 1224.

The building originates from a Carolingian chapel and took its current form through the Romanesque choir built around 1224. After destruction in World War II, it was rebuilt and received a new tower designed by architect Toni Kleefisch in 1953.

The dedication to Saint Peter is reflected in the church's modest interior design, which emphasizes spiritual focus rather than decoration. The organ with its many pipes continues to be used for services and musical performances today.

The church space is easily accessible and open to visitors, especially when services or events are taking place. It is advisable to check opening times in advance and show quiet, respectful behavior inside the sanctuary.

The organ inside was built by Klais in 1985 and contains pipes from earlier installations, connecting different musical periods through sound. This blend of old and new makes every performance there particularly interesting for music enthusiasts.

Location: Hardtberg

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

GPS coordinates: 50.71010,7.06891

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06