The Ovenstadt parish is one of the original parishes in the Weser region. Its roots lie in the missionary work under Emperor Charlemagne. While the first mission church was probably a wooden chapel, the current church building dates from the Romanesque period (1000 to 1200) and is first mentioned in documents in 1204. The tower was built as a defensive tower, served as a place of refuge and defense for the population and was originally not connected to the nave. The outer masonry is made of Obernkirchen sandstone.
One of the special features of this church is the late Baroque remodelling from 1772. The Baroque paintings on the galleries, the pulpit, the vault and the organ case have been completely preserved thanks to the extensive renovation in 1989/90. The undamaged Romanesque baptismal font from 1100 with Germanic fertility symbols in the base has been back in the church since 1937 after an eventful history.
One of the special features of this church is the late Baroque remodelling from 1772. The Baroque paintings on the galleries, the pulpit, the vault and the organ case have been completely preserved thanks to the extensive renovation in 1989/90. The undamaged Romanesque baptismal font from 1100 with Germanic fertility symbols in the base has been back in the church since 1937 after an eventful history.
Good to know
Openings
In the summer months, the church is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. via the tower entrance.
For church services, see www.kirchengemeinde-ovenstaedt.de/gottesdienste
For church services, see www.kirchengemeinde-ovenstaedt.de/gottesdienste
General Information
Parking Available
Eligibility
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of all Ages
Payment Options
Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
Located in the Ovenstädt district
Contact person
Gemeindebüro
Brinkstr. 11
32469 Petershagen
