Jakobikirche Lippstadt, Gothic church in Lippstadt, Germany

Jakobikirche is a three-aisled Gothic hall church without a transept, built from around 1250. Its short nave of two bays ends in three apses with a 5/8 close, and a massive west tower with a light plastered surface and grey stone quoins rises in stages. The exterior is divided by tracery windows and simple buttresses.

Construction began around 1250 in the early 13th-century town extension, starting with the lower north choir; the building was first documented in 1295. The nave and west tower followed, and the tower's Welsh hood dates from 1755, resembling that of the Große Marienkirche on Lippstadt's market square. After extensive restoration, the church has served since autumn 2007 as a venue for exhibitions, lectures and chamber concerts.

The church hosts chamber concerts, art exhibitions, and lectures that bring the local community together regularly. These events transform the space into a gathering place for shared experiences.

The building is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from noon to 2 PM. Check ahead since religious services or cultural events may affect your visit.

A local support association actively maintains the building and organizes its cultural program throughout the year. This dedication allows the church to function as a living cultural center beyond its religious role.