St. Otger Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Stadtlohn and was founded around 800 AD by St. Liudger. The first bishop of Münster arranged this even before the diocese was founded four years later. There is no second parish of this name in the entire German-speaking region; it was one of the first church settlements in Münsterland. Typical epochal architectural features still bear witness to many structural changes and extensions. Stadtlohn offers a virtual tour of the church's facilities.
- The church can be visited from the inside during the stated opening hours.
- A tour of the exterior is possible at any time.
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Openings
(01.01-31.12) Trade fairs
Also:
Saturdays: 6:30pm Sundays
Also:
Saturdays: 6:30pm Sundays
Price info
Admission
Donation desired
Free admission: 0 €
Donation desired
Free admission: 0 €
Eligibility
for Groups
Payment Options
Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
Parking facilities
Some parking facilities are within walking distance of the church. The city also offers several paid parking options near the city centre. A large car park is located at the nearby bus station.
Arrival
Stadtlohn is centrally located in the district of Borken in the western Münsterland near the Dutch border. The magnificent St. Otger church is located in the town centre on the market square.
Arrival by car:
Arrival via the A31 Emden - Oberhausen motorway. Take the Gescher or Legden/Ahaus exit and follow the signs to Stadtlohn.
Arriving by bus and train:
The nearest train station is in Ahaus, about twelve kilometres away.
The bus line R76 offers connections from Ahaus to Stadtlohn. This bus line also provides a connection to Borken.
The bus station is about 200 metres from the church.
Some parking facilities are within walking distance of the church. The city also offers several paid parking options near the city centre. A large car park is located at the nearby bus station.
Arrival
Stadtlohn is centrally located in the district of Borken in the western Münsterland near the Dutch border. The magnificent St. Otger church is located in the town centre on the market square.
Arrival by car:
Arrival via the A31 Emden - Oberhausen motorway. Take the Gescher or Legden/Ahaus exit and follow the signs to Stadtlohn.
Arriving by bus and train:
The nearest train station is in Ahaus, about twelve kilometres away.
The bus line R76 offers connections from Ahaus to Stadtlohn. This bus line also provides a connection to Borken.
The bus station is about 200 metres from the church.
More information
Online tour
On its website, the town of Stadtlohn offers a virtual tour of the parish church, including the crypt, treasury and the church tower with bell ringing system and a view of the mechanical clockwork.
Information for cyclists
The area around Stadtlohn is best discovered by bike on various circular routes and small "Pättkes". The flat, beautiful landscape is ideal for long cycle tours. A trip across the nearby Dutch border is also worthwhile. Cyclists are best advised to follow the Berkel route from Stadtlohn via Vreden to the Netherlands.
Numerous themed cycle routes offer interesting cycle tours through the Münsterland region. The signposted themed cycle routes each show very specific aspects of the region and tell exciting stories about the Münsterland. St Otger's Church is also connected to various themed cycle routes.
Flamingo route
European Cycle Route R1
Berkel route
The start of the approximately 4500 kilometre long Münsterland cycle path network is located directly in the centre of Stadtlohn at St. Otger's Church and offers numerous opportunities for beautiful cycle tours in the region.
Next junction: 18
On its website, the town of Stadtlohn offers a virtual tour of the parish church, including the crypt, treasury and the church tower with bell ringing system and a view of the mechanical clockwork.
Information for cyclists
The area around Stadtlohn is best discovered by bike on various circular routes and small "Pättkes". The flat, beautiful landscape is ideal for long cycle tours. A trip across the nearby Dutch border is also worthwhile. Cyclists are best advised to follow the Berkel route from Stadtlohn via Vreden to the Netherlands.
Numerous themed cycle routes offer interesting cycle tours through the Münsterland region. The signposted themed cycle routes each show very specific aspects of the region and tell exciting stories about the Münsterland. St Otger's Church is also connected to various themed cycle routes.
Flamingo route
European Cycle Route R1
Berkel route
The start of the approximately 4500 kilometre long Münsterland cycle path network is located directly in the centre of Stadtlohn at St. Otger's Church and offers numerous opportunities for beautiful cycle tours in the region.
Next junction: 18
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