St. Johannes

St. Johannes is a Lutheran church building in Kücknitz that stands out for its solid tower, round-arched portal, and outdoor staircase leading from the church square to the main entrance. The structure features contemporary interior fittings, including a bronze baptismal font from Oehlschlaeger Metalworks and expressive glass artwork.

Construction began in November 1909 under architect Carl Mühlenpfordt and the church opened for worship on November 27, 1910. Major renovation work in 1955 brought physical changes, including an extension of the nave and installation of new round-arched windows.

The church is named after Saint John and displays a glass image cycle by Uwe Beckmann inside that shows scenes from John's Gospel. These artworks shape the interior space and connect visual art with religious storytelling in a way visitors notice while walking through.

Access is via an outdoor staircase from the adjacent church square, which makes the transition between outside and inside clearly marked. Visitors should note that interior lighting is shaped by the modern round-arched windows, which affects how the artworks are experienced.

The tower holds three bells, the oldest being the Dominica bell that survived both World Wars and still rings today. The younger Evangelica bell was cast in 1950 and adds a contemporary voice to the historical chiming.

Location: Lübeck

GPS coordinates: 53.91315,10.80617

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24