The Church of the Redeemer in Gerolstein is a significant structure that reflects the history and culture of the region. The church, whose cornerstone was laid on May 25, 1911, was built on the orders of Emperor Wilhelm II and was consecrated on October 15, 1913. It is a rare example of architecture from the waning days of the German Empire and is regarded as a political monument. The Neo-Romanesque central structure impresses with its gold mosaics, which bathe the interior in a fascinating light depending on the angle of the sunlight. These mosaics bear witness to the wealth and power of the last German emperor. The Church of the Redeemer is one of the outstanding attractions of the Vulkaneifel region and draws numerous visitors each year. A tour is only possible as part of a guided tour, which also includes the foundations of the Roman villa rustica that were discovered during construction. The church thus offers not only architectural but also historical insights.
Openings
- Important notice for guests and church visitors:
The Erlöserkirche can be visited year-round as part of an open tour.
Open tours take place, subject to church appointments, from April to October every Wednesday and Saturday at 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
Duration: approximately 1 hour.
Private tours for 2 or more people can be requested year-round through the Touristik GmbH - 06591 13 3100 or
touristinfo@gerolsteiner-land.de
A phone call to confirm whether the planned service tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays will take place as announced is strongly recommended,
Tel. 06591/13 3100 Price info
- Guided tours for groups (from 2 to 10 people) are available at a price of 30,- €/group, and for groups of 11 or more at a price of 3.00€ per person, tailored to individual customer requests, all year round at the Tourist Information Gerolsteiner Land GmbH, Bahnhofstraße 4/Travel Center, 54568 Gerolstein, Tel. 06591/13 3100. Participation in an open service tour costs 3.50 €/person.
Our tip: With the GeroGastCard, you can participate in the service tours for free. Ask at your accommodation for the GeroGastCard. License (master data)
