--- title: "Christus- und Garnisonkirche" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/christus-und-garnisonkirche" description: "The Christuskirche and Garnisonkirche in Wilhelmshaven received their double name as a result of a sad event: after the destruction of the neighboring Christuskirche in the Second World War, the Garnisonkirche was also given its name to commemorate it. From then on, the Christuskirche and Garnisonkirche united both Protestant congregations. Inside, in addition to the famous altarpiece \"Through the Cross to the Light\", there are numerous maritime memorial plaques, coats of arms and flags from the imperial era as well as the grave of an unknown sailor. Also atmospheric are the vividly colored stained glass windows by I. O. Lim, which shine beautifully in daylight and tell the story of Jesus.+++ Refill Station (fill up drinking water bottle) during the opening hours of the church office: Mon, Tue, Fri 10:00 - 12:00 | Thu 14:30 - 16:30 +++" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2947434/dbeda6e157c396d966d155418c710e1349bef0b132e5b095b73f6eebb5d2c4d4/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Christus- und Garnisonkirche ============================ - Church Famous altarpiece, numerous maritime memorial plaques, coats of arms and flags from the imperial era The Christuskirche and Garnisonkirche in Wilhelmshaven received their double name as a result of a sad event: after the destruction of the neighboring Christuskirche in the Second World War, the Garnisonkirche was also given its name to commemorate it. From then on, the Christuskirche and Garnisonkirche united both Protestant congregations. Inside, in addition to the famous altarpiece "Through the Cross to the Light", there are numerous maritime memorial plaques, coats of arms and flags from the imperial era as well as the grave of an unknown sailor. Also atmospheric are the vividly colored stained glass windows by I. O. Lim, which shine beautifully in daylight and tell the story of Jesus. +++ Refill Station (fill up drinking water bottle) during the opening hours of the church office: Mon, Tue, Fri 10:00 - 12:00 | Thu 14:30 - 16:30 +++ Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Community office: Mon, Tue and Fri 10 am to 12 noon Thu 14:30 to 16:30 Read more Price info excluding Prices may vary for events. Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for Children of all Ages - Suitable for Pushchair Foreign Language German Social Media Read more Contact person KirchenbüroAm Kirchplatz 1 26382 Wilhelmshaven Author Wilhelmshaven Touristik & Freizeit GmbHBanter Deich 2 26382 Wilhelmshaven Organization Wilhelmshaven Touristik & Freizeit GmbH License (master data) Wilhelmshaven Touristik & Freizeit GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - AccomodationsCC-BY-SAATLANTIC Hotel Wilhelmshaven | - Hotel CC-BY-SA - Campsite - Place of interestCC-BY-SAFoto: Ann Kristin Brandes | - Church CC-BY-SAMartin Stöver | - Church Contact Am Kirchplatz 1 26382 Wilhelmshaven