St. Johannes der Täufer

The church features a combination of Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements, with its single-nave structure divided into two distinct construction phases.

First mentioned in 1250 as one of six synodal churches in Brookmerland, the church was constructed between 1230 and 1270 by the tom Brok chieftains.

From October to December 1944, the church grounds contained a satellite camp of Neuengamme concentration camp, now commemorated by a memorial for 188 victims.

The bell tower stands 30 meters from the main building and has tilted northward over centuries, requiring the lower arches to be walled up.

The church houses a bronze baptismal font from 1646 and an organ dating back to 1774, built by craftsman Hinrich Just Müller.

Location: Südbrookmerland

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 53.48790,7.31608

Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:55