--- title: "St. Nicholas' Church" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/st-nicholas-church" description: "St. Nicholas' Church (Nicolaikirche) is the newest and smallest of the city's three Gothic churches. Lying in the Wasserviertel (riverside quarter), it was once the church of choice for the boatmen who populated this area. Most extravagant is its central aisle, with its eight-pointed stellar vault - which is unique in northern Germany. Due to numerous restorations, the church is largely characterised by 19th century influences. The church tower, completed in 1587, had to be knocked down as early as 1831 because of its dilapidated condition. Its 98-metre-high, neo-Gothic replacement took until 1895 to complete. The church interior, however, has retained its beautiful, medieval character and harbours important Gothic painting and carving treasures." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2682353/5e2fdf9a076af790f16d8c14d65d0a3daaa113788a49ddecd526dae77d76bd15/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share St. Nicholas' Church ==================== - Church **St. Nicholas Church in Lüneburg – Gothic Splendor and an Impressive Star-Vaulted Ceiling** St. Nicholas Church is the newest and smallest of Lüneburg’s three Gothic churches. Its medieval charm, the imposing star-shaped vault, and a valuable collection of liturgical textiles make it a special highlight of the city. St. Nicholas' Church (Nicolaikirche) is the newest and smallest of the city's three Gothic churches. Lying in the Wasserviertel (riverside quarter), it was once the church of choice for the boatmen who populated this area. Most extravagant is its central aisle, with its eight-pointed stellar vault - which is unique in northern Germany. Due to numerous restorations, the church is largely characterised by 19th century influences. The church tower, completed in 1587, had to be knocked down as early as 1831 because of its dilapidated condition. Its 98-metre-high, neo-Gothic replacement took until 1895 to complete. The church interior, however, has retained its beautiful, medieval character and harbours important Gothic painting and carving treasures. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests Contact person Kirchengemeinde St. Nicolai Lüneburg**Pastorin Almuth Wiesenfeldt** Lüner Straße 15 21335 Lüneburg Author Lüneburg Marketing GmbHRathaus/Am Markt 21335 Lüneburg Organization Lüneburg Marketing GmbH License (master data) Lüneburg Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - AccomodationsCC0MarTiem Fotografie/ Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH, Markus Tiemann | - Campsite CC0MarTiem Fotografie/ Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH, Markus Tiemann | - Campsite CC-BY-SASG Amelinghausen / Robin Sedha | AI-optimized | - Farm - Place of interestCC-BY-SAEXC Media/Paul Vogt | - Church CC-BY-SAJohn Wilke | - Church CC0MarTiem Fotografie/ Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH, Markus Tiemann | - Church Contact **Kirchengemeinde St. Nicolai Lüneburg** Lüner Straße 15 21335 Lüneburg