
Christuskirche
A Krefeld architectural treasure
Did you know?
Despite being built in 1966, the Christuskirche in Krefeld is already designated as an architectural heritage monument.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1966
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Protestant
- Website
- christus-kirche.de
Guided Story
Feel that stillness around you? It’s almost tangible as you stand here. Look up and notice the clear lines of the Christuskirche, built in 1966. Doesn’t it seem modern, almost daring for a church? What many don’t realize is that this church was a symbol of renewal and progress in the post-war period. Its architecture speaks of hope and new beginnings. If you listen closely, you might hear the echoes of past decades reverberating between the walls. Behind you, in the distance, are the Gompertz monuments, reminders of the city’s complex history. But right here, in this place, it’s all about peace.





