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St. Mary's Church Flensburg

Small, almost 800 years old and surprisingly ornate: a church in the heart of Flensburg that won me over.

St. Mary's Church Flensburg

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In short

St. Mary's Church (St. Marien) in Flensburg surprised me. It is small, beautiful and almost 800 years old. For a Protestant church it is remarkably ornate: fantastic windows, artworks, the pulpit, a great organ and a beautiful chancel.

Personal recommendation by Martin Dencker, Google Local Guide Level 9. Please check prices, opening hours and availability before your trip. Read in German.

LocationFlensburg, very central
AgeAlmost 800 years
What to seeWindows, artworks, pulpit, organ and chancel
Opening hoursAmong the longest of all churches in Flensburg

Small but full of detail

St. Mary's is small, and that is why I was surprised how much there is to discover. For a Protestant church it is astonishingly ornate.

Windows, pulpit and organ

The fantastic windows impressed me most. On top come artworks, the pulpit, a great organ and a beautiful chancel.

My verdict

The church is very central and has almost the longest opening hours of all churches in Flensburg. For me it is easy to include on a walk through town. Please check opening hours before visiting.

FAQ

What to know before you go.

Where is St. Mary's Church?

Very central in Flensburg.

What is worth seeing?

The windows, artworks, pulpit, organ and chancel.

How old is the church?

Almost 800 years.

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