Lutherkirche

Lutherkirche is a baroque church built from red brick with a symmetrical cross-shaped layout and a distinctive tower above the old town. The interior holds a 500-year-old pulpit and various religious artworks displayed along the walls.

Construction began in 1675 using stones from the demolished Thedinga monastery, following approval from Princess Christine Charlotte. The church immediately became the center of the Lutheran community in this East Frisian town.

The church is named after Martin Luther and stands as a symbol of the Reformation in the region. Visitors see portraits of princes on the walls who supported the Lutheran faith and shaped the community.

The church is open Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, but only from May through October. During other months, visitors should contact the local church office beforehand to arrange access.

Many of the wall stones come from a monastery that was 800 years old and was demolished before the church was built. These recycled stones were carefully incorporated into the new walls and remain visible today.

Location: Leer

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Made from material: brick

Address: Patersgang 1, 26789 Leer (Ostfriesland)

Phone: +494912737

Email: KG.Lutherkirche.Leer@evlka.de

Website: http://lutherkirche-leer.de/lutherkirche/lutherkirche

GPS coordinates: 53.22730,7.44738

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21