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St. Nikolai-Kirche Altenbruch
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St. Nicolai-Kirche in Altenbruch

St. Nikolai-Kirche in Altenbruch

St. Nikolai-Kirche in Altenbruch

St. Nicolai Church in Altenbruch is one of the oldest and largest churches in Cuxhaven.

The church in the main town of the Hadler Land region is named after St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors.

The single-nave fieldstone church, featuring a barrel vault and twin towers, was built on a flat hill. The twin towers also served as a prominent landmark for seafarers. This is evident from the fact that they are clearly highlighted on all old land and sea maps. The solidly built tower splits into two separate towers above the roof ridge of the main building; these are popularly known as “Anna” and “Beate,” are covered with copper, and stand 45 meters tall.

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Openings

For visitors from April through October
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Price info

Donations are requested

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Eligibility

- Bad Weather Offer
- Suitable for any weather
- for Groups
- for Class
- for familys
- for individual guests
- Suitable for the Elderly
- for Children of all Ages
- Suitable for Pushchair

Payment methods

free of charge

Contact person

St. Nikolai-Kirche**Company**

Bei den Türmen 1

27478 Cuxhaven

Author

Cuxland-TourismusKapitän-Alexander-Str. 1 

27472 Cuxhaven 

Organization

Cuxland-Tourismus

License (master data)

Cuxland-Tourismus

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Bei den Türmen 1

27478 Cuxhaven