St. Marienkirche

St. Marienkirche is a church in Winsen with a 63-meter hexagonal tower and late Gothic brick architecture. The interior features a wooden ceiling in the main nave and houses an Ott organ from 1960 with 2,700 pipes used for services and concerts.

Construction of this church began around 1415, replacing an earlier building first documented in 1233 under the patronage of Helena von Lüneburg. The structure underwent major reconstruction in the post-war period following damage from the Second World War.

Post-war artists, particularly Fritz Fleer, created new works for the church as it was being rebuilt, including the altar, baptismal font, and pulpit. These pieces have shaped the spiritual and visual experience of the space for visitors and worshippers ever since.

The church is open for regular Lutheran services and evening concerts where visitors can experience the organ. Check ahead about visiting times, as access outside of scheduled events may be limited.

The tower houses a memorial space for fallen soldiers, and during repairs in the 1980s workers discovered a time capsule hidden within. This unexpected find contained objects that offered glimpses into how people lived during different periods of the church's history.