St.-Cosmas-und-Damian-Kirche

The St.-Cosmas-und-Damian-Kirche is a church building in Bockhorn that sits on raised ground with exterior walls made of carved granite boulders, backed by brick and limestone layers. A separate bell tower stands about eleven meters to the northwest and holds two historic bells.

Construction began in the 13th century and shaped the local landscape for generations to come. A lightning strike caused a fire in the 17th century, after which the interior was renovated with new furnishings and a redesigned ceiling structure.

Inside you can see artworks from different periods, including an oil painting by Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert and stained glass windows by Bremen artist Heinz Lilienthal. These pieces shape how the space looks and feels when you walk through it.

Access is straightforward since the building is centrally located and easy to reach on foot. The interior is open to visitors who want to explore the architecture and artistic details inside.

The organ was built in the early 18th century by Christian Vater and stands out for its substantial construction. With 19 registers spread across two manuals and a pedal, it ranks among the most notable instruments in the region.

Location: Bockhorn

GPS coordinates: 53.39244,8.01453

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40