Historic Religious Sites
Explore the diverse religious landscape of the Sauerland region through its historic churches and chapels. This collection spans centuries of architectural heritage, from 11th-century village churches and 12th-century Romanesque chapels to grand Baroque structures and the imposing "Sauerland Cathedral" in Neheim. Highlights include the former Premonstratensian monastery in Arnsberg and the classicist Auferstehungskirche. These sites offer a unique look at Westphalian cultural history through their varied Neo-Gothic, Romanesque, and modern designs.
A St. Agatha
A Neo-Gothic Catholic parish church in Altenhundem, protected as a heritage monument since 1985.
B Sankt Josef
A modern Catholic church building in Kierspe that formerly served as a parish church.
C Sankt Andreas
A heritage-protected Romanesque Protestant village church located in Ostönnen.
D Pfarrkirche St. Margaretha
A Catholic parish church in Sichtigvor featuring distinct Baroque architectural styling.
E Evangelische Kirche Lieberhausen
An 11th-century Protestant village church located in the heart of Lieberhausen.
F St. Lambertus
A heritage-listed Romanesque Catholic parish church in the Affeln district of Neuenrade.
G Propstei St. Laurentius
A Gothic church and former Premonstratensian monastery known as Kloster Wedinghausen in Arnsberg.
H Drüggelter Kapelle
A 12th-century Romanesque chapel in Möhnesee featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Sankt Pankratius
A heritage-listed Romanesque Catholic chapel located in the Brabecke district of Schmallenberg.
Evangelische Kirche Krombach
A heritage-protected Reformed parish church in Kreuztal with wheelchair access.
K Auferstehungskirche
Built between 1822 and 1824, this Classicist building was Arnsberg's first Protestant church.
St. Johannes Apostel und Evangelist
A Neo-Gothic Catholic church and heritage-listed place of worship.
M St. Johannes Baptist
A large Catholic church in Neheim colloquially known as the "Sauerland Cathedral" due to its grand dimensions.
N Propsteikirche St. Petrus und Andreas
A Roman Catholic provost church in Brilon belonging to the Archdiocese of Paderborn.
O Protestant Church Ihmert
The Protestant Church Ihmert is the only church building in Ihmert, North Rhine-Westphalia, and belongs to the Protestant parish…
P Margarethenkirche
A heritage-listed Protestant church building located in Kierspe.
Q Sankt Maria Magdalena
A heritage-protected Catholic parish church in Marsberg, locally known as the "Padberg Cathedral."
R Servatiuskirche
A heritage-listed Protestant church located in the Rönsahl district of Kierspe.
S Sankt Jodokus
A heritage-listed Catholic parish church situated in the Saalhausen district of Lennestadt.
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