Church of St. Peter

Brick landmark in the Garden Realm

Visible from afar, the neo-Gothic church tower of St. Petri stands out above the Garden Realm and marks the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Wörlitz. The brick tower measures 66 meters, which was probably the last major construction project in Wörlitz Park under Prince Franz.

History

Neo-Gothic as a commitment to tradition

The church of St. Petri is much older than Wörlitz Park. It was consecrated as early as 1200. But it was not until 1805 and 1809 that it received its present appearance under the construction supervision of Georg Christoph Hesekiel: as a red brick building, decorated with neo-Gothic forms and tracery, it has been enthroned above Wörlitz ever since.

A stone sarcophagus in the churchyard, which is surrounded by neo-Gothic buildings: the princess’s house, the stables and the kitchen building, is a reminder of the former cemetery. An impressive overall architectural ensemble and the earliest of its kind in Germany! For Prince Franz, this was a commitment to his own roots and those of his family.

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What to expect

Aiming high

Bible Tower

On several levels of the Bible Tower you will learn interesting facts about the biblical roots of Christian festivals. Once at the top, the viewing platform offers a unique view over Wörlitz Park and far into the Garden Realm. The climb is worth it!

St. Peter's resounds

Summer Music

From May to September, various concerts take place in the Wörlitz Church of St. Peter. Whether organ, choir or brass music – the guests of the Garden Kingdom are cordially invited to be enchanted by the summer sounds in the neo-Gothic brick church.

Information for your visit

Services in St. Peter’s Church are usually on Sundays, at 10:30 a.m.

The Bible Tower is open:
March 24 (Palm Sunday) to October 15 and October 31
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Sun, public holidays 12:00–17:00

Last tower ascent 4:40 p.m.

As an ecumenical project, the exhibition “Celebrating Festivals” in the Bible Tower of St. Peter’s provides information on various levels about the important joint Protestant and Catholic festivals. The focus is on backgrounds, meanings and history.

More information

Adults: 4.00 €
reduced: 3,00 €
Family ticket (2 adults + children): €6.00

Group prices by arrangement

Open Church and Bible Tower
Phone +49 (0) 3 40.25 26 11 05 or +49 (0) 3 49 05.2 00 93
bibel@kircheanhalt.de
www.bibelturm.de

Evangelical Church of Anhalt
Phone +49 (0) 340.25260
landeskirchenamt@kircheanhalt.de
www.landeskirche-anhalt.de

Summer music in the church
Phone +49 (0) 340.8825117
susanne.simon@kircheanhalt.de

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in the kitchen building at Wörlitz Palace
Kirchgasse 35, D-06785 Oranienbaum-Wörlitz
Phone +49 (0) 3 49 05.3 10 09
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www.welterbe-gartenreich.de

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Opening hours 2024

January to 15 March, November, December:
Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

. March 16 to October 31:
Monday to Thursday, Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.