--- title: "St. Nikolai Church" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/st-nikolai-church" description: "The church from the 13th century is dedicated to St. Nicholas, who is venerated as the patron saint of seafarers. This shows Apen's former importance as a shipping and trading center. The elevated position of the church on a heaped up river also has something to do with the abundance of water in the area, which was quickly threatened by flooding. In front of the building, as is customary for the region, there is a free-standing bell tower from the 15th century The pulpit, which was made around 1625 by the sculptor Ludwig Münstermann, belongs to the furnishings." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3476431/829e3cc95c013e48d2d608735624f752cd4c08c4865cd35003a18807312d36d9/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share St. Nikolai Church ================== - Church ``` St. Nikolai Church in Apen ``` ``` The church from the 13th century is dedicated to St. Nicholas, who is venerated as the patron saint of seafarers. This shows Apen's former importance as a shipping and trading center. The elevated position of the church on a heaped up river also has something to do with the abundance of water in the area, which was quickly threatened by flooding. In front of the building, as is customary for the region, there is a free-standing bell tower from the 15th century The pulpit, which was made around 1625 by the sculptor Ludwig Münstermann, belongs to the furnishings. ``` ``` ``` Read more Good to know ------------ Openings From Easter to Thanksgiving Read more Price info free entry Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - Suitable for Pushchair Foreign Language German Contact person Kirchenbüro ApenHauptstraße 204 26689 Apen Author Verkehrsverein in der Gemeinde Apen e.V.Hauptstrasse 203 26689 Apen Organization Verkehrsverein in der Gemeinde Apen e.V. License (master data) Verkehrsverein in der Gemeinde Apen e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - AccomodationsCC0 - Campsite - Place of interestCC-BY-SAGemeinde Apen | - Church CC-BY-SAHarald Wilts | - Church CC-BY-SAHarald Wilts | - Church Contact Hauptstraße 204 26689 Apen - Apen