St.-Petri-Kirche

St.-Petri-Kirche stands as a three-aisled vaulted basilica with a four-bay nave, choir bay, and western tower featuring pointed-arched windows and robust round pillars.

The church construction began in 1285, and after a lightning strike destroyed the tower in 1853, it was restored with an octagonal section and spire design.

The church holds regular services, memorial ceremonies for deceased children, and organizes Christmas plays that bring together the local Protestant community throughout the year.

Located at Kirchenstraße 2 in Buxtehude, the church maintains regular office hours and provides detailed information through their website at www.st-petri-buxtehude.de.

The church houses a Furtwängler organ from 1859 that contains preserved pipes from an earlier Arp Schnitger instrument dating back to 1699.

Location: Buxtehude

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

GPS coordinates: 53.47713,9.70083

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:26