St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church stands as a brick structure measuring 23.5 meters in length and 11.75 meters in width, featuring smaller windows than its predecessor building.

The current church building, completed in 1738, replaced the deteriorating abbey church of Himmelpforten Convent, which was largely demolished in 1737.

The monastery garden adjacent to the church displays plants from the Middle Ages, including medicinal herbs, dye plants, and culinary herbs used by medieval monks.

The church maintains regular Lutheran services and provides community activities throughout the year, with special programs during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

The church houses a historical organ constructed by Hans Scherer in 1587, recognized as one of the oldest instruments in the Stade district.

Location: Himmelpforten

Website: http://kirchengemeinde-himmelpforten.de

GPS coordinates: 53.61444,9.30472

Latest update: April 26, 2025 13:14