St.-Gertrud-Kirche

The St.-Gertrud-Kirche is a brick church built in the early 1900s with Art Nouveau design features that set it apart from older religious buildings in the city. Its architecture shows how modern artistic principles were applied to the design of Lutheran houses of worship.

The building was completed in 1910 to replace an earlier medieval chapel that had given its name to the St. Gertrud district. The construction of this newer church marked a shift in Lubeck from older styles to contemporary approaches to religious architecture.

The church hosts regular musical performances that draw visitors from across the region to experience its active concert program. These events bring together musicians and audiences in a space dedicated to both worship and artistic expression.

The church sits on Bonnusstraße and welcomes visitors who want to explore the interior and see the organ firsthand. If you wish to experience the building during musical performances, checking ahead for concert dates helps you plan your visit.

Inside sits a well-preserved Walcker organ from 1910, a handcrafted instrument that shows the romantic style of organ building from that era. This symphonic organ remains fully playable today and is heard regularly during performances and church services.

Location: Lübeck

Inception: 1909

Official opening: 1910

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 53.87780,10.70690

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27