St. Dionysius

St. Dionysius is a baroque parish church in Neckarsulm that sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking Sulmtal valley. The prominent tower shapes the town's skyline and remains its most visible architectural feature.

The building was constructed between 1706 and 1710, replacing earlier churches that occupied this site since the 8th century. This baroque structure became the permanent successor to a succession of religious buildings at the location.

A choir founded in 1819 still performs sacred music during services and regular concerts in the space. This musical tradition remains central to how the community gathers here.

Regular worship services take place here, giving visitors a chance to experience the interior and the organ in use. The elevated hilltop location means a short climb to reach the entrance.

A modern organ built in 2015 by Johannes Klais Orgelbau is distributed across three separate cases throughout the church. This unusual arrangement creates distinctive acoustic effects during performances.

Location: Neckarsulm

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 49.19280,9.22489

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44