St. John's Church

The red brick church features an octagonal tower reaching 33 meters high and stands on a hill between Sassnitz and Crampas along Stubbenkammerstraße.

The construction of St. John's Church began in 1880 following architect Adolf Gerstenberg's plans, leading to its consecration on July 24, 1883.

The interior contains a crucifix and an ornate Bible modeled after the Hildesheim Missal, reflecting German religious artistic traditions.

The building serves both Protestant and Catholic communities, with regular services held throughout the week in this shared religious space.

The church's original forest predecessor had an altar made of earth and grass benches arranged in a semicircle for worship services.

Location: Sassnitz

Official opening: July 24, 1883

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 54.51930,13.64950

Latest update: March 11, 2025 10:01