Stabkirche Stiege

The Stabkirche Stiege stands 23 meters long, 11 meters wide, and 9 meters high, featuring a central bell tower and intricate wooden construction without nails.

Built in 1905 as a chapel for the Albrechtshaus lung sanatorium, the church served tuberculosis patients until the facility closed in 1993.

The interior design includes specialized leaded glass windows from Quedlinburg artisans, creating an effect similar to a ship's hull within the main room.

Located near the Stiege railway station after its 2022 relocation, visitors can access the church by car or the Selketalbahn steam train.

The structure represents the only surviving sacred building in Germany constructed in the Norwegian dragon style, featuring traditional Nordic architectural elements.

Location: Oberharz am Brocken

Inception: 1905

GPS coordinates: 51.64236,10.92626

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52