St. Michael Schwanberg

St. Michael Schwanberg is a church in Rödelsee featuring a square main nave with two lower side aisles that extend westward into meditation chapels with flowing water elements. The interior is marked by a Rieger organ from 1993 with 17 registers across two manuals and pedal.

The building was constructed between 1986 and 1987 following designs by architect Alexander von Branca and was consecrated on May 24, 1987. This made it a new Lutheran place of worship built in the postwar modern style.

The building weaves together Old Testament temple symbolism with imagery from the Book of Revelation through its spatial design. Visitors can trace these references in how the rooms are arranged and shaped.

The building is accessible by standard paths and its interior is laid out in an open, welcoming way. Visitors can explore the spaces at their own pace, with the water elements and organ serving as focal points of interest.

The granite altar rests on eight bronze cherubs, with the stone coming from a quarry connected to the Flossenbürg concentration camp. This altar thus links contemporary craftsmanship with a difficult historical past.

Location: Rödelsee

Architects: Alexander von Branca

GPS coordinates: 49.72521,10.27280

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13