St. Viktor

St. Viktor is a parish church in the heart of Damme with characteristic Gothic Revival architecture from 1906 and a massive stone tower. The interior houses a 12th-century Romanesque baptismal font, a Gothic sacrament house from 1501, and a modern 40-register organ built by Alfred Führer.

The original church was founded in the 8th century when Bishop Wiho of Osnabrück established it as the mother church of the Saxon region Dersi. The building you see today was constructed in 1906 in Gothic Revival style, while the 13th-century Romanesque tower structure remained in place.

The name honors Saint Victor, an early martyr whose veneration took root in this region. The stained glass windows and Romanesque baptismal font speak to the long connection between faith and craftsmanship in this place.

The church is easy to find since it sits in the town center and is readily accessible. Visitors should plan their visit during service times to experience the interior fully, or inquire about visiting arrangements outside of services.

The 13th-century Romanesque tower survived the devastating fire of 1693 without damage and continues to define the town's appearance today. This unexpected survival made it the enduring symbol of Damme and the foundation for the later Gothic Revival rebuild.