
St. Hildegard in der Au
Modern architecture with a sacred past
Did you know?
Architect Stefan Leuer designed St. Hildegard in der Au just two years after completing his other renowned project, the Cologne Opera House, before it was deconsecrated in 2020.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1961
- Architect
- Stefan Leuer
Guided Story
Imagine standing before a piece of history that will soon only exist in memory. The modern lines of St. Hildegard in der Au speak of a post-war era of renewal. Look at the façade—it exudes a timeless calm, as if it's quietly held the prayers once whispered here. Behind you, the distant greenery of Nord Park stretches out. This church was once a sanctuary of peace and reflection, named after Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a medieval visionary known for her wisdom and music. Her spirit seemed to fill this space with a sense of sacredness. Even though the church is now secularized, you might still feel a whisper of its former holy life.







