Kirchenmuseum Marienhafe
Small museum in the Störtebeker chamber of the tower of St. Mary's Church, with Romanesque sandstone sculptures and an observation platform.
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About the museum
St. Mary's Church in Marienhafe was built in the course of the 13th century and was originally a much larger building, whose length nearly matched the dimensions of Osnabrück Cathedral. From 1829 to 1831 the building was substantially reduced; the tower and parts of the east side remained in their original state.
Tradition links the tower with the sea robber Klaus Störtebeker, who is said to have dwelt here at the end of the 14th century. On the first floor of the tower, in the so-called Störtebeker chamber, the church museum displays documentation on the building history. On view are remnants of a sandstone frieze and sculpture fragments that were saved during the dismantling and once adorned the church.
A narrow stone spiral staircase leads to the observation platform at a height of 32 meters, with a wide view across East Frisia.
Highlights
- Romanesque sandstone sculptures and frieze remnants
- Störtebeker chamber in the tower
- Observation platform at a height of 32 meters
- Documentation on the building history of St. Mary's Church
- Open church in the summer half-year
Permanent exhibition
- Kirchenmuseum in der Störtebekerkammer – Documentation on the building history of St. Mary's Church, with sandstone fragments and Romanesque sculptures.
- Operated by
- Evangelisch-lutherische Kirchengemeinde Marienhafe
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.50 |
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| Children & teens | €1.20 |
| Groups (20+ people) | –Groups of 20 or more pay an additional €2 per adult and €1 per child/pupil; smaller groups pay a flat €20 per group. |
| Families | €5Parents with children |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Störtebeker chamber is reached by stairs on the north side of the church; the climb to the platform leads up a narrow spiral staircase.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The church stands on the market square (Am Markt 20) in Marienhafe.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided group tours by advance registration at tel. 0175 4885259 (during tower opening hours); tower attendants receive the visitors. |
