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title: "Kirche Heimsen"
url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/kirche-heimsen"
description: "The Weser church from the Romantic period dates back to the first half of the 12th century, making it the oldest church in Petershagen. An arched field (tympanum) from the time of construction is carved into the main entrance above the portal to the Romanesque hall building. In 1510, the church was given a heavy late Gothic groined vault and had to be supported by external pillars.The pews date back to 1964. The scarf cover above the pulpit was donated by Anna Dorothea Duderstadt in 1698. The building was last renovated in 1970 - 1973. The church is connected to the Sigwards pilgrimage route and is open all year round in summer."
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Kirche Heimsen
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- Church
- historical building

Weiße Kirche mit rotem Ziegeldach in grüner, ruhiger Umgebung, von Bäumen umgeben.

Ein Platz mit historischen Fachwerkbauten, Bäumen und blühenden Sträuchern unter blauem Himmel.

Ev.Luth. church Weserkirche Heimsen

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 The Weser church from the Romantic period dates back to the first half of the 12th century, making it the oldest church in Petershagen. An arched field (tympanum) from the time of construction is carved into the main entrance above the portal to the Romanesque hall building. In 1510, the church was given a heavy late Gothic groined vault and had to be supported by external pillars.

The pews date back to 1964. The scarf cover above the pulpit was donated by Anna Dorothea Duderstadt in 1698. The building was last renovated in 1970 - 1973. The church is connected to the Sigwards pilgrimage route and is open all year round in summer.

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Openings

Open on church services and all day in summer

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General information

- Parking Available

Payment methods

Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

Located in the Heimsen district

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Contact person

Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde HeimsenDörstetter Weg 4

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City of Petershagen

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    17.38 km
    
    
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    64.64 km
    
    
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Contact

Dörstetter Weg 4

32469 Petershagen