The Sottrum fieldstone church was built in 1737 after the previous church was demolished due to dilapidation. The tower is much older, probably from the 13th century.
The church's name probably goes back to St. George, who professed Christianity and died as a martyr. According to a Sottrum legend, a knight freed the inhabitants from an evil dragon during the construction of their church and slew it in battle. In gratitude, the church was given his name. When you visit, you will find the colorful wooden sculpture of the knight St. George under the organ gallery.
As an "open cycle path church", the church is accessible daily from 10:00 to 18:00 from March to October. We want to give visitors the opportunity to visit the church outside of the service times, for a short pause and for a prayer.
You are also welcome to take part in our church services or visit the diverse offerings of our church community, which includes over 4300 parishioners.
We look forward to welcoming every guest!
The church's name probably goes back to St. George, who professed Christianity and died as a martyr. According to a Sottrum legend, a knight freed the inhabitants from an evil dragon during the construction of their church and slew it in battle. In gratitude, the church was given his name. When you visit, you will find the colorful wooden sculpture of the knight St. George under the organ gallery.
As an "open cycle path church", the church is accessible daily from 10:00 to 18:00 from March to October. We want to give visitors the opportunity to visit the church outside of the service times, for a short pause and for a prayer.
You are also welcome to take part in our church services or visit the diverse offerings of our church community, which includes over 4300 parishioners.
We look forward to welcoming every guest!
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Openings
The church can be viewed from the outside at any time. As an "open cycle path church", the church is accessible daily from 10:00 to 18:00 from March to October. Church services are held every Sunday from 10:00 am.
Eligibility
for Groups
for Class
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of all Ages
Suitable for Pushchair
Foreign Language
German
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Barrier-free access
Contact person
Kirchengemeinde St.-Georg
Kirchenbüro Heike Bohling
Kirchstr. 9
27367 Sottrum
Author
Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V.
Harburger Straße 59
27356 Rotenburg (Wümme)
Organization
