Autobahnkirche Himmelkron, Road church near A9 motorway in Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Germany.
The church features a 36-meter high bell tower and a distinctive roof structure resembling a ski jump, visible from all directions in the valley.
The construction received approval from the Archdiocese of Bamberg in 1989, following Pastor Karl-Heinz Weißer's proposal to build a combined local and highway church.
The interior holds a colorful altar painting by Professor Gerhard Böhm, while the entrance area displays a labyrinth modeled after the Chartres Cathedral pattern.
The church remains open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with regular services on Sundays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 6:00 PM, except on holidays.
The ground plan of the church, designed by diocesan architect Eugen Vonmetz, takes the shape of a pie slice with wooden ceiling construction.
Location: Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge
GPS coordinates: 50.05876,11.60617
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:15
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