In the 15th century, the chancel was extended to include side rooms and in 1604 the bridal house was added. In the 17th century, the east façade was given a new three-gabled front.
St. Cosmae burned down in 1659 and received new furnishings made in Hamburg. The St. Gertrude altar (around 1500), which was taken from the church of St. Nicolai, which was demolished in 1834, a crucifixion relief (around 1580) and a chandelier date from the time before that. In 1682-84, the church was given its impressive spire, which is now a landmark of the town.
Of the 17th century furnishings, the main altar by Christian Precht (1677), pulpit, baptismal font and, in particular, the wrought-iron grilles on the baptistery are worthy of note. The church was extensively renovated in 1963-66 and especially in 1985-91. A large part of the exterior masonry was also renewed.
St. Cosmae burned down in 1659 and received new furnishings made in Hamburg. The St. Gertrude altar (around 1500), which was taken from the church of St. Nicolai, which was demolished in 1834, a crucifixion relief (around 1580) and a chandelier date from the time before that. In 1682-84, the church was given its impressive spire, which is now a landmark of the town.
Of the 17th century furnishings, the main altar by Christian Precht (1677), pulpit, baptismal font and, in particular, the wrought-iron grilles on the baptistery are worthy of note. The church was extensively renovated in 1963-66 and especially in 1985-91. A large part of the exterior masonry was also renewed.
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Openings
Opening hours are from Easter to fall.
Changes to the opening hours are possible in exceptional cases, such as baptism or wedding services, concert preparations, illness or similar.
Changes to the opening hours are possible in exceptional cases, such as baptism or wedding services, concert preparations, illness or similar.
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
Payment methods
free of charge
Hygiene and infection safety measures
Aufgrund der Corona-Pandemie ist die Kirche St. Cosmae aktuell nur eingeschränkt geöffnet. Täglich von 14.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr kann die Kirche besucht werden.
Directions & Parking facilities
Die Kirche liegt innerhalb der Altstadt und ist am besten zu Fuß zu erreichen. Wenige Parkplätze direkt an der Kirche vorhanden.
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