St. Laurentius

St. Laurentius is a church built from granite with late Gothic brick elements, divided into a two-nave hall section and a three-nave choir area. Both sections are supported by cross-ribbed vaults that structure the interior spaces.

The building's oldest sections began in the 13th century, but a major fire swept through the city in 1566 causing significant damage. Reconstruction between 1566 and 1568 reshaped the church and determined its appearance for centuries to follow.

The interior displays a blend of artistic periods, with late Gothic and Renaissance elements appearing side by side throughout the space. Visitors can observe how different creative styles layered themselves over centuries within this setting.

The church sits in the center of Rheinsberg on Kirchstrasse and remains accessible through regular services and cultural events held there. Visiting works well whether you join an event or simply pass through to see the interior.

Special bat quarters were built into the church tower starting in 1999 specifically for greater mouse-eared bats. This approach transformed the tower into a refuge for a species that increasingly needs protected spaces.