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St.-Petri-Kirche 
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- Church

St. Peter's Church is located in the center of Westerstede.

 With its striking 48 meter high tower, it is not only the oldest building, but also the landmark of the city of Westerstede and the largest church in the Ammerland. In this almost 900-year-old church (1123), contemporary witnesses from the various periods have been preserved in their expressions: The organ of St. Peter's Church was built in 1971, but the organ prospect is still original from 1876. It is a historically built Baroque organ with a North German sound concept. The baptismal font dates from 1648 and is carved from a single tree trunk.

A brochure with more detailed information can be found in the church or obtained at the tourist information office.

Our tip: If you would like to enter the church outside opening hours, you can borrow the church key from the Tourist Information Westerstede during their opening hours, Am Markt 2.

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Openings

From April to October inclusive, St. Peter's Church in Westerstede is open Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm and on Saturdays from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.

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Price info

A tour of the church is available free of charge.

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Eligibility

- Bad Weather Offer
- Suitable for any weather
- for Groups
- for Class
- for Children of all Ages
- Suitable for Pushchair

Other Furnishing/Equipment

- Barrier-free access

Accessibility

**General Information on Accessibility**

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Author

Ostfriesland Tourismus GmbHLedastr. 10

26789 Leer

Organization

Ostfriesland Tourismus GmbH

License (master data)

Ostfriesland Tourismus GmbH

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Contact

Am Markt 3 A

26655 Westerstede - Westerstede