Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche - Horstedt
The cornerstone for the beautiful and simple brick church, designed by architect Eberhard Gildemeister of Bremen, was laid in March 1961. On the third Sunday of Advent in 1963, the Church of St. John the Baptist, with its adjoining convent, was consecrated.
With great imagination, he created a church building that invites visitors to linger. The red brick building blends well into the village landscape. The church is also interesting for its symbolism. Gildemeister worked with circular forms, crosses, and squares, and he incorporated an intriguing numerical symbolism. A short tour of this special church is well worth your time; take your time and let the intricately structured space—thoughtfully designed down to the last detail—sink in. Outside, there is a Bible and labyrinth garden that invites you to take a stroll and linger.
The “Hus op’n Barg” community center provides space for gatherings, activities, and experiences. Everyone is welcome here, including at the services of the Evangelical Lutheran parish, whether held inside the church or outdoors.
With great imagination, he created a church building that invites visitors to linger. The red brick building blends well into the village landscape. The church is also interesting for its symbolism. Gildemeister worked with circular forms, crosses, and squares, and he incorporated an intriguing numerical symbolism. A short tour of this special church is well worth your time; take your time and let the intricately structured space—thoughtfully designed down to the last detail—sink in. Outside, there is a Bible and labyrinth garden that invites you to take a stroll and linger.
The “Hus op’n Barg” community center provides space for gatherings, activities, and experiences. Everyone is welcome here, including at the services of the Evangelical Lutheran parish, whether held inside the church or outdoors.
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Openings
- You can tour the exterior of St. John the Baptist Church at any time.
The parish holds worship services on select Sundays at 10:00 a.m. In addition, there is an evening service once a month at 6:00 p.m. Several times a year, services are also held outside the church in surrounding villages and at special locations.
You can find all dates on the parish’s website at: www.kirchengemeinde-horstedt.de/termine Eligibility
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
for Children of all Ages
Suitable for Pushchair
Foreign Language
- German
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Toilet
Handicapped accessible WC
Barrier-free access
More information
- Horstedt Bible Garden
Passing thirteen stations - from creation to the resurrection of Jesus - the Bible Garden at the Church of St. John the Baptist leads through the history of human salvation. The unique character of the Bible Garden is created by its interesting horticultural architecture and the different stylistic elements. The most important artistic element of the garden is the circular shape as a symbol of perfection. Contact person
Kirchengemeinde Horstedt
Ms. Haike GleedeKirchstraße 627367 HorstedtAuthor
Samtgemeinde Sottrum
Organization
Ansprechpartner für Urlaub und Freizeit: Touristikverband LK Rotenburg
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