Religious sites in Sauerland
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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