Discover St Marien
See, hear and marvel at our church tours. Public or upon request
You can expect insights into the building history, furnishings, legends and stories surrounding St Marien.
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Please note that our guided tours are held in German. So let our guides know if you would like the tour to be translated into English and they will be happy to do so if they can.
If you are a larger group, you can also request a guided tour in English for your group. We are currently working on offering our guided tours in other languages.
Or are you still looking for an exciting voluntary position and can you imagine guiding people and groups in foreign languages? Then get in touch with us!
Times & Dates
May to September
Mondays to Saturdays | 12:15 pm
Mondays and Thursdays
additionally | 3:00 pm
Duration
approx. one hour
It's free
Free of charge, donation kindly requested
Good to know
No prior reservation necessary nor possible
Barrier-free
Seating is available
Please note: We are currently working on being able to display our events here in english as well. Please use a suitable translator to be on the safe side.
Request a non-public tour for your group
Would you like to request a special church tour for your group, family, travel group or school class?
Groups of 10 or more people are requested to make an enquiry using the form for a special church tour.
Please note our organisational lead time of two weeks.
Group tours with up to 10 participants cost a flat rate of €60.00.
Each additional person costs €6.00 (pupils/children: €2.00).
You can find the form to enquire about a special church tour here:
Thematic Tours
Would you like to receive in-depth information on a specific topic on a guided tour? We are also happy to offer guided tours focussing on specific places or themes in the church. This could be, for example:
Antwerp Marian Altar
The history of the veneration of saints can be explained particularly well in the Chapel of the Virgin Mary - especially the cult of the Virgin Mary using the example of the altar: What do the depictions mean? How are the altar and its architectural surroundings connected?
The Lübeck Dance of Death
The original medieval Dance of Death from St Marien was lost during the Second World War. The guided tour explains the origins and significance of the Dance of Death depictions by Bernd Notke and Alfred Mahlau.
Faith and Art
There are many sacred works of art in the high choir, which we will show you and explain in detail: Crucifix, high altar, Heiber altar, baptismal font and sacrament house. The tour is framed by biblical texts and music.
In the Footsteps of Holy Women
St Marien has been Protestant since the Reformation - but there are also statues of saints here. The tour begins with a general introduction and continues with the life stories of St Anne, St Dorothea, St Catherine and others, based on biblical sources and legends.
Church Explorations
We also offer educational church explorations for kindergarten groups, school classes and adults.
Music
We also offer special tours on the subject of church music, composers, organs etc.
Get in touch with us and together we will find the perfect tour to suit you and your group and your interests. Either via the enquiry form above or via our contact page.
