Thuringian Forest

Churches in Thuringian Forest

This collection highlights the architectural and religious heritage of the Thuringian Forest, featuring a range of Lutheran and Protestant landmarks. The list spans centuries, from the late 15th-century Gothic foundations of Suhl's Hauptkirche St. Marien to the 20th-century modernism of St. Josef in Ilmenau. Visitors can explore significant Baroque structures, protected village churches in Schleusegrund, and unique heritage sites like the historic water tower in Ilmenau.

Thuringian Forest Churches — Map

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A

Hauptkirche St. Marien

Constructed between 1487 and 1491, this is the oldest church in Suhl. It features a late Gothic foundation with significant Baroque interior elements added during later renovations.

B

Kreuzkirche

An 18th-century Baroque Lutheran church built between 1731 and 1739. The building is a notable example of regional ecclesiastical architecture and offers wheelchair accessibility.

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C

St. Josef

A modern Roman Catholic church in Ilmenau, completed in 1983. It represents late 20th-century functionalist architecture and provides accessible entry for visitors.

D

St. Nikolai

A Protestant church in Suhl characterized by its Baroque architectural style and status as a protected heritage site.

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E

Kirche Mäbendorf

A traditional Evangelical-Lutheran village church located in the Mäbendorf district of Suhl, serving as a local heritage landmark.

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F

Independent Evangelical-Lutheran Church

The Independent Evangelical-Lutheran Church is a confessional Lutheran church body of Germany.

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G

Kirche Hörschel

The Evangelical-Lutheran village church of Hörschel, situated near Eisenach at the beginning of the Rennsteig hiking trail.

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H

St. Jakobus

The most significant Protestant church in Ilmenau, this historic structure is centrally located and features a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

I

Wasserturm

A historic water tower repurposed as a place of worship and recognized as a protected heritage site.

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J

Dorfkirche Oehrenstock

A Protestant village church located in the Oehrenstock district of Ilmenau, representing the local religious architecture of the Ilm district.

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K

Kirche zu Biberschlag

A heritage-protected Evangelical-Lutheran church situated on a small hill in the Biberschlag district.

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L

Sankt Jakobus

A protected Evangelical-Lutheran village church located in the Schönbrunn district of Schleusegrund.

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M

Liebfrauenkirche

A Protestant place of worship located in the Langewiesen district of Ilmenau.

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N

Zur Heiligen Dreifaltigkeit

A heritage-listed Evangelical village church in Gießübel, known for its traditional Lutheran design.

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O

Evangelische Kirche

A Lutheran church in Martinroda featuring a historic walled cemetery and a dedicated cemetery chapel.

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P

Dorfkirche Unterpörlitz

An Evangelical village church located at the lowest point of the Unterpörlitz district in Ilmenau.

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