Most reviewed Churches & Cathedrals in North Rhine-Westphalia
4.5Cologne Cathedral(22.1k reviews) - Immense Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
This giant Gothic cathedral, which until its completion in 1880 had been under construction for over 500 years, is perhaps Germany's most famous religious structure and includes two huge towers that serve as the defining symbol of Cologne's skyline.See more..
4.5Aachen Cathedral(3.762 reviews) - Take the Tour. Take the Tour. Take the Tour. Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Too many times when visiting a famous European church we have taken advantage of free admission and simply wandered through the building, getting some sense of the power of the architecture and artistry but having a minimal look into the history. Not this time. On the advice of a borrowed guide book we purchased (5 euros each) a tour, and boy are we glad we did. Getting that knowledge about the way the church was constructed ( over many years and different architectural styles) and the personalities involved over the years gave us a much greater appreciation for the historical significant of what we were seeing-. As other reviewers have noted, the tours get an up close and personal look at Charlemagne’s Sarcophagus, the throne room and other fascinating details in the church. And, our tour guide was both informative and entertaining. My advice? Take the tour. Take the tour. Take the tour.See more..
4.0Bonner Münster(507 reviews) - A Must See. Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
One of the nicest cathedrals we have visited anywhere. Although austere in the German fashion, it is still lovely. Pay particular attention to the beautiful ironwork on all the chapels. I've never seen anything like it anywhere. It was just remarkable. I was told it was over 700!years old. That was some masterful craftsmanship. Also look for the peacocks, which appear everywhere. The peacock is the emblem of the patron Saint, Liborius. The wonderful gentlemen at the information counter (awesome idea!!!! Never seen that at any other church before!) explained that when his body was carried back from France, a peacock flew over the procession for the entire 800km, 40 day journey. When he was finally returned to Paderborn, the peacock dropped dead from the sky, and became inextricably linked forever more. Want to entertain a kid? Play I Spy for peacocks here and in the excellent museum. See more..
4.5St Lambert's Church(244 reviews) - Beautiful church Churches & Cathedrals
It's a really stunning church, and one you cannot miss when you're in the old town. A great landmark, and really worth a visit!See more..
4.5Kirche St. Andreas(174 reviews) - Beautiful church. Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
There are two streets that meet in the Old Town both packed with pubs,bars and restaurants namely Bolkerstraße and Hunsrueckenstraße and were they meet is Kirche St Andreas which in my opinion is one of the most beautiful churches in Dusseldorf. The exterior is very eye catching, a beautiful Baroque building, the interior is serene, beautiful white walls and ceilings ,ornate details throughout this church, it's just one beautiful church and one of the landmark buildings in the Old Town. Easy to locate along Hunsrueckenstraße, most definitely well worth checking out if your in the area. See more..
4.5Altenberger Dom(117 reviews) - Altenberger Dom Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Beautiful cathedral with excellent self tour leaflets. The setting was perfect and the grounds were tranquil. I travelled by train and bus and discovered a little cabin near the bus stop serving (motor bikers with) snacks and drinks.See more..
3.5Abtei Mariawald(76 reviews) - Hearty hot soup and crusty bread on a cold wet day .. YUMMY!!! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
After a longish hike in the nearby Eifel national park, we made our way to the abbey where parking was easy and free. It was past 1.30pm but the abbey's restaurant was humming with activity and tables were hard to come by. However, with a quick turnover of happily fed people, we found our table. Do note that there is not much space for a stroller or wheelchair inside the restaurant. Grabbing a tray, a cafeteria-style counter saw the selection of drinks (Trappist beer, of course...) and the crowd-favorite: pea soup. The latter was thick and hearty, and quite delicious. You can choose to have a sausage with it or some crusty bread. And you will NOT REGRET having stopped by for this classic soup lunch at the abbey!!See more..
Obviously most important of all chapels and also most stunning. You can walk inside all around, but it seems after sunset the back panels open up for people to still visit the shrine. The decorations are amazing, both the ceiling and the floor and the walls and the shrine, haha.See more..
4.5Doppelkirche(50 reviews) - Lovely little church on two floors Thursday: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Churches & Cathedrals
Sankt Maria und Sankt Clemens also known as DOPPELKIRCHE Schwarzrheindorf - the double church, coz this beautiful little church has two floors, an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. Beautiful 12th-century frescoes on the roof.See more..
4.5St. Quirinus Church(48 reviews) - A masterpiece of shapes, lines, spaces and decoration Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
The church is in the centre of Neuss and remarkably big. On the outside as well as on the inside, you can wonder and gaze at the play of forms, lines, decorative details, wall paintings and stained glass windows. It acts as a Gesamtkunstwerk.See more..
4.5Bruder-Klaus-Kapelle(42 reviews) - Beautiful in the sunshine Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Nor sure what the experience is like in the rain, or on a grey, cloudy day, but in the sunshine, the walk is lovely and the chapel so distinctive, impressive and unusual. A wonderful visit. See more..
4.0Evangelische Stadtkirche Monschau(41 reviews) - In the historic heart of Monschau Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
You approach this church from a very nice perspective of lovely romantic bridge. The location near the Red House in the heart of historic Monschau is really what is interesting about this church. Nice facade. Single tower. Interior is simple and almost all too minimalistic.See more..
It's a typical romanesque church with a gothic chor. What did you expect? The Mönchengladbacher minster is an impressive church. I like it.See more..
4.0Mariendom(34 reviews) - Great modern cathedral Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
The Mariendom in Velbert Neviges is a great modern cathedral which was built from 1966 - 1968. I am looking forward attending a concert during the next trip as it is said that the sound is marvelous. The old town around and the Schloss Hardenberg which are in walking distance are definitely worthwhile to be explored.See more..
4.5Marktkirche(34 reviews) - Unique and awesome alter !!! Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
When I saw it first, wow~ I had to say. It must be unique alter with splendid gold decoration. On sunday morning, you can also enjoy a parade to Marien platz !See more..
Wuppertal is not famous for having large but many different churches and religions. This is probably the most famous one and set in a nice, historic place near the town centre. It won't mesmerize you for hours like a real cathedral does, but it is totally worth a visit.See more..
4.5Lambertikirche(23 reviews) - Beautiful building Churches & Cathedrals
This church has been beautifully refurbished and is such an emotional place to walk around. The inside of the building matches the finish of the exterior building work. The three cages hanging from the tower is a reminder of the times, when this church would have been established. We were so lucky to be treated to someone playing the fantastic pipe organ housed inside. The sound that surrounds you will easily bring you to tears. See more..
4.5Kirche Lieberhausen(22 reviews) - A German church gem, worth a detour Churches & Cathedrals
In the bunte Kirche in Lieberhausen we looked at the beautiful mediaeval mural paintings that are still very clear to see. The church is open every day, we were there on Good Friday and welcome to have a look and walk around. Especcially beautiful is the picture with the weighing scale. Almost all the walls are covered with these paintings, so well known in France but also to be seen in Germany. One is allowed to take pictures. When in this area, about 30 km east of Koln, take a detour to visit this church.See more..
Auf der Rückfahrt vom Kemnader See kamen wir zufällig an der Dorfkirche Stiepel vorbei, die auch gerade mal geöffnet hatte. Die evangelische Kirche ist von einem interessanten Friedhof umgeben, dessen Gräber bis in das Jahr 1600 zurückreichen. Da hier keine Adligen sondern normale Bürger beerdigt wurden, tragen die Grabsteine deutsche Inschriften, die zum Teil noch sehr gut lesbar sind. Die Kirche ist in Teilen über 1000 Jahre alt und hauptsächlich im romanischen Stil gestaltet. Die Wände sind mit schönen Fresken aus mehreren Jahrhunderten bemalt, die man im Norden Deutschlands nur sehr selten findet.See more..
4.0St. Maria Himmelfahrt(19 reviews) - On top of the city of Cleves Churches & Cathedrals
In 1341 count Dietrich IX moved stift Monterberg (Kalkar) to Kleve and replaced the Johanniskirche by a new Collegiate Church, in 1356 the choir was consecrated, completed in 1426. Heavily damaged in 1794 during the invasion of French revolutionary troops, destroyed again during WW II, reconstruction in 1951. In the enormous space massive pillars of trachyte support arches and vaults, thus simultaneously dividing the enormous Church Hall in a nave and two aisles. Beautiful is the restored Marian-altar in the choir (H. Douverman) and the crusifix-altar in the aisle at the right handside (created mid-16th century in Antwerp). Furthermore the epitaph in the choir of the right handside aisle, the Ducal Tomb, the northern entrance hall and the main altar.See more..
4.5Dominikanerkirche(19 reviews) - Art, Religion and Science - an opportunity to reflect in gray mirrors! Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
The artist Gerhard Richter has recreated the Foucault experiment from 1851 which finally demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Roman Catholic church that the earth rotated on its own axis therefore the sun was the centre of the Universe... Opening in 2018 this installation comprises two double gray mirrors so the visitors and the giant pendulum are seen in constantly moving relationships. The wire is over 28 metres long and the sphere, which was designed by the Physics department at Munster University and weighs 48 kilograms, swings elegantly over a huge disc on the floor with the 360 degrees etched to demonstrate the movement of the earth's surface. The pendulum is powered by electro-magnets. Visitors take a seat to watch and wait while the minutes tick by and, slower than the hour hand of a clock, you can note the displacement. A victory for science? Yes, but in Munster the setting is God's and the concept is the artist's! A moral score draw! It is free to enter and time seems to stand still in an attraction that is destined to be a huge hit with locals and visitors alike.See more..
When we visited the church was open into the lobby, the rest of the church was fenced off with huge metal bars. But, from here it is possible to see a lot of the inside and how superbly it has been decorated. It only takes a few minutes to see, and boy it is so worth while, it's absolutely stunning.See more..
4.0St. Maria von den Engeln(17 reviews) - Beautiful Baroque Church. Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
The St. Mary of the Angels church was built in the 15th century and belongs to most beautidul Baroque style churches in Germany. The church was built as convent church of the Franciscans, in 1735 it became the castle church of St. Mary of the Angels. Between the single-nave building and the castle, the orangery with a two-storey oratory was built. Inside and outside, the church seems rather simple, but chapel-like niches and arched ribbed vaulting articulate the space. The high altar made of colored stucco marble, which fills the entire chancel to below the vault, is a masterpiece. So is the organ above the main entrance. After being destroyed during the Second World War, the church was restored complety during the decades after the war. Definitely worth a visit when you are in Brühl, only a few steps away from the Market Square. Admission is free.See more..
5.0St. Nicolai Kirche(16 reviews) - Great place to visit Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
The church is amazing. Mostly original from the middle ages, including the art work, since it got mostly spared in the war. Entry is free, but a small donation is encouraged. They have volunteer guides in the church and brochures in multiple languages. Highly recommended.See more..
4.5Basilika Steinfeld(15 reviews) - Auf der Durchreise Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Sehr schöner ruhiger Ort. Herrliche Basilika. Kleines Café mit Sitzmöglichkeit im Freien. Leckerer Kuchen. Ein Stopp der sich lohnt! See more..
4.5Nikolaikirche(14 reviews) - Worth a visit Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
This is a very old church in the region that is worth a stop to visit. It is a short walk from the Obere Schloss, where there is a place to park your car. The church was heavily damaged in the last WW, but has been restored beautifully.See more..
4.5St. Peter und Paul(14 reviews) - Beautiful church at Christmas Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
When you hear the big bells start to toll, you know you have 10 minutes to get to Mass! This is a Roman Catholic Church and although we're Canadian, we attended midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. We all knew the story, and the rituals if Mass were the same, only the language was different. The church was crowded, but not full and we were lucky to score seats even though we couldn't sit together. It was beautifully, yet simply decorated with enormous fir trees at the altar decorated with straw stars and lit with soft white fairy lights. Red poinsettias were the plants of choice and the red added a glow of colour to the green. To the right of the altar was a life-size nativity scene with the usual figures, and all was lit softly. The organ was the instrument that evening and there was a choir of 5 or 6 people. Their voices were magnificent, falling and flowing and reaching a soprano's great range. It was so incredibly poignant that tears sprang to my eyes, especially when they sang the Halleluia chorus of Handel's Messiah. Incense hung thickly through the air and responses were sung by the priest and parishioners. This church is quite old from the middle of the 12th century and was originally built in the Romanesque style with arched round windows, but through the centuries, it was renovated, and expanded in the Gothic style with arched pointed windows. Stone columns support the roof and old wooden statues gaze down at the people. It has what I call an onion tower steeple with a bulbous bottom, followed by a pointed spire covered in slate. It sits in a lovely town square with a stone Rathaus beside it which is now a restaurant.See more..
4.0Kirche St. Remigius(14 reviews) - Another lovely church Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
We added this to our list of lovely German churches.It is in the centre of town and has great architecture both inside and out. Worth a visit See more..
4.0St Nikolai Church(13 reviews) - Beautiful Church Churches & Cathedrals
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to St Nikolai Church. It was beautifully presented, not at all over the top with treasures. Worth a visit.See more..
Its self adds a lot of beauty to the city. From front of this place, you could see the towers of Cathedral and other churches. Very beautiful. See more..
I have lived next to this church for over 15 years. I hear its bells regularly. It was originally built in 1300 and was badly destroyed in the Second World War. For this reason, when you walk into the church, you immediately realize that you are confronted with a church that is originally classic Gothic which has undergone many historical changes. I recommend this church not as a monument of Gothic art (though it is), but as a monument to how medieval meets modern after the catastrophe of the Second World War. Next to this church is the stunning ultra-modern "Bishop's Library" or rather "Diözesanbibliothek" which is also worth a quick visit (the interior is absolutely stunning) - and this ultra-modern edifice answers the question: what sort of building do you erect next to an historical church from the year 1300? The interior of the church is very serene. It is also the church where the bishop of Münster, later cardinal, Von Galen delivered one of his sermons denouncing the Nazis' policy of gassing the mentally retarded. He was the only bishop in Germany during the Nazi period to raise his voice in protest. So, if you visit the church, pause for a minute and think back to 1941. There were Gestapo spies in the congregation of course when Bishop von Galen delivered his denunciation (later reprinted by the British and distributed as flyers from airplanes over Germany as evidence of the Catholic resistance to Hitler). Some of the listeners didn't know how to react. Some left, most stayed. Maybe it's worth lighting a candle here before you leave.See more..
4.5Sankt Antonius Basilika(12 reviews) - Quite a basic church but lovely Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
This is quite a simple church but lovely none the less. We were particularly taken by the wonderful font.See more..
This church is located near the Dutch-German border and therefore it has a lot of history. During WWII it was bombed a lot and therefore part of it has been rebuild later. You can enter the church at any time, inside it is small but it has a lot of light and it looks quite modern. It is a nice place to visit and you can enjoy the views on both countries from the hill where it's located. Entrance and parking is free.See more..
4.5St. Patrokli(11 reviews) - For prayer or a visit - worth the detour Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This is a fully rebuilt cathedral church, a product of late WW2 bombing raids. The site is sombre and, at the same time, quite reverend. Worth a few moments of quiet and solitude See more..
It is nice church. But when we were there, the door seemed closed. It is different with white and olive colored tower than others.See more..
4.5Herz-Jesu-Kirche(10 reviews) - Very nice bell tower with big clock Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Seen Herz-Jesu-Kirche from outside, it was opened in 1930 and has a very impressive 45m bell tower with narrow high arched windows (Thorn-Prikker window) and a very nice clock. Very near to Galeria Koufhof.See more..
4.5Markuskapelle(9 reviews) - A jewel of a chapel Churches & Cathedrals
The Markuskapelle is a tiny jewel of a chapel near the Altenberg Dom and Kuchenhof. It occupies a small, compact space with beautiful stained glass windows in a church of Gothic design. There is a small altar towards the back of the church and being here felt truly like getting away from everything. It inspired me to pray, give thanks, sit and meditate and enjoy the quiet that pervaded the place. I loved this little jewel of a chapel and would have liked to spend more time to get in touch with my soul. And, being the Camino fanatic that I am, wouldn't you want to know, but I found an arrow a few hundred meters away pointing pilgrims where the trail was that would lead them to Cologne and farther to eventually reach Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Incredible!See more..
4.5Kirche St. Maria zur Wiese(9 reviews) - A great reason to visit Soest Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This is a church well known to students of architecture and history, for good reason. It's a calm, beautiful 14th century building inside, with the effect created by slender piers that reach uninterrupted to the vault. Because the aisles are as high as the nave, the church has a feeling of balance. The church has splendid late medieval windows, statues, and a spectacular tabernacle for the Host, created around 1500, among other works of art and craftsmanship.See more..
4.0St. Petri-Pauli in Soest(9 reviews) - Confusing names of 2 St. Petri-Pauli churches in Soest Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
St. Petri-Pauli in Soest is a Lutheran Church at ParadieserWeg 84. The church at Petrikirchhof 10 is the Petri-Kirche, (Petri church or St. Petri.) downtown, across the street from the Patrokoli Dom, but its web page calls itself the St. Petri-Pauli church. Literature from the city just call it the Petri-Kirche. This brief review is for the downtown Petri-Kirche. The origins of this church are over 1000 years old. The present church dates to the Romanesque era but has both Gothic and Baroque elements. It was heavily damaged in the war and has been rebuilt and renovated since. The interior is quite plain, but there are some features worth seeing, including the stained glass windows, the paintings, stonework, altars and the pulpit. Outside, the baroque spire seems out of place.See more..
Very beautiful medieval church. I was frustrated because it was closed, so I could not see inside, but anyway it was fantastic to see it from outside. I went to Zons in a Monday, maybe this was the problem, everything was geschlossen (closed)See more..
4.0Ludgerusdom(8 reviews) - Ein muß wenn man in Billerbeck ist Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
Den Billerbecker Ludgersdom haben wir zu erst besichtigt und anschließend am Sonntag auch die Messe besucht. Wenn man Bezug zu sakralem hat wird man begeistert von den Schätzen sein.See more..
One of my favorite stops so far during a 2 week trip through Europe. A beautiful, intimate little chapel overlooking the Main, Wurzburg and environs. Worth the steep climb up.See more..
4.0Marienkapelle(8 reviews) - small chappel in the middle of the road Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
Really small, simple chappel located in the middle of the road in downtown Rhöndorf, Bad Honnef, situated in the beautiful surrounding old town.See more..
4.5St. Antonius(8 reviews) - Modern church with its own special atmosphere Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This church is very different in its splendour and entourage. Difficult to explain. It is modern and medievil. It kind of challenges with its way of building style. It still has the same church like and holy atmosphere. It is a church one of its kind, Pretty amazing and novel. Take in the air and sit still for a while.See more..
