--- title: "Martin-Luther Kirche" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/martin-luther-kirche" description: "Gütersloh's large inner city church or \"New Church\", as it was initially called, was completed in 1861 according to plans by the Barmen master builder Christian Heyden. Built in the neo-Gothic style, the hall church served as a place of worship for the Protestant community in the growing town and, together with the town hall opposite, also built by Heyden, marked the \"new town center\". The church is home to a unique tradition that can be traced back to around 1790 in Gütersloh: the night chimes. From Reformation Day (October 31) to Candlemas on February 2, a carpet of church bells spreads across the city in almost meditative harmony every Saturday evening and before every public holiday. There are several theories about its historical origins, but its effect is undisputed - as is the recognition that the \"bell ringers\" Marcus Bütteröwe and Dr. Barbara Rohden deserve for maintaining this tradition." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1198826/c5e30baf5f47167a35bb03c1c1ce15979eb1bf71efe95a03f4f55c560b93cdc5/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Martin-Luther Kirche ==================== - Church St. Dionysius-Kirche in Rheine mit markantem Turm; Straßenschilder von Moltkestraße und Königstraße. Gotische Kirche mit hohen Fenstern und spitzem Turm, umgeben von kahlen Bäumen, blauer Himmel. Die Ansicht zeigt mittelalterliche Fachwerkhäuser und einen Kirchturm, eingerahmt von zwei Häuserdächern. Gütersloh's large inner city church or "New Church", as it was initially called, was completed in 1861 according to plans by the Barmen master builder Christian Heyden. Built in the neo-Gothic style, the hall church served as a place of worship for the Protestant community in the growing town and, together with the town hall opposite, also built by Heyden, marked the "new town center". The church is home to a unique tradition that can be traced back to around 1790 in Gütersloh: the night chimes. From Reformation Day (October 31) to Candlemas on February 2, a carpet of church bells spreads across the city in almost meditative harmony every Saturday evening and before every public holiday. There are several theories about its historical origins, but its effect is undisputed - as is the recognition that the "bell ringers" Marcus Bütteröwe and Dr. Barbara Rohden deserve for maintaining this tradition. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Sunday Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Other Furnishing/Equipment - cool place Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Parking lot at the weaving mill Parking garage Kirchstraße Read more Contact person Ms. Wiebke Heine License (master data) Press Office City of Gütersloh Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/tour - Guided tour/tour - Stage diverse - Food & Beverage - beer garden/ outdoor dining - beer garden/ outdoor dining - fast food - Accomodations - Hotel - Hotel - Camper van site - Place of interest - Museum/Exhibition - Venue - Monument - Tours 13.40 km - river bike path 36.18 km - Regional bike tour 14.27 km - Regional bike tour Contact **Evangelische Kirchengemeinde** Berliner Platz 33330 Gütersloh