--- title: "St. Laurentius Church in Achim" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/st-laurentius-church-in-achim" description: "The church of St. Laurentius was probably built on a former pagan place of worship. First mentioned in a document in 1257, it is the oldest building in the town. The church served as a place of refuge in times of war and fire. Originally built as a Romanesque fieldstone structure (split boulders can be found on the tower and south wall), new windows were added in the late Gothic period (14th century). An extension to the east and the addition of two chapels to the north and south also date from the Gothic period. The existing flat ceiling was replaced by a ribbed vault. In the Mandelsloh and Clüver chapels there are old burial monuments as well as two marble sarcophagi of an old Achim noble family.The clock in the church tower, which was mentioned in writing as early as 1574, is now electronically controlled. However, there are still remnants of the Furtwängler clock from 1864 on the first floor and the pulpit, built in 1631, depicts the four evangelists. The late baroque altar from 1750 features magnificent gold and ivory-colored side altars. The oldest piece in the church is the late Romanesque baptismal font with a modern bronze lid depicting the story of creation. In the Clüver Chapel there is a figure in a red and gold robe in a wall niche. It is the patron saint of Achim church, St. Laurentius, who died for his faith in 258. According to tradition, he was burned alive on a grate. In 2012, a baroque painting from the 17th century was discovered during an interior renovation." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/599763/d86e608c56be21bbcf0453628389ff790172185228a6a594d5fb9a187d679c11/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share St. Laurentius Church in Achim ============================== - Church A brick church with a red gabled roof, a pointed tower, and a green wooden door, surrounded by trees and plants. The pulpit of St. Laurentius Church in Achim, richly decorated with biblical figures and inscriptions. A brick church with red roof tiles, surrounded by coniferous trees under a blue sky. A tower with loopholes. Statue of St. Lawrence with a martyr's palm and a gridiron, next to it yellow chrysanthemums in a vase. Architectural jewel of the Gothic period with magnificent vaults and richly decorated altar in Achim. A cyclist on a cobblestone path, with St. Laurentius Church visible in the distance. The brick church of St. Laurentius in Achim, situated behind an ornate metal gate and surrounded by trees. Achim's oldest building is the St. Laurentius Church, which is well worth seeing. The church of St. Laurentius was probably built on a former pagan place of worship. First mentioned in a document in 1257, it is the oldest building in the town. The church served as a place of refuge in times of war and fire. Originally built as a Romanesque fieldstone structure (split boulders can be found on the tower and south wall), new windows were added in the late Gothic period (14th century). An extension to the east and the addition of two chapels to the north and south also date from the Gothic period. The existing flat ceiling was replaced by a ribbed vault. In the Mandelsloh and Clüver chapels there are old burial monuments as well as two marble sarcophagi of an old Achim noble family. The clock in the church tower, which was mentioned in writing as early as 1574, is now electronically controlled. However, there are still remnants of the Furtwängler clock from 1864 on the first floor and the pulpit, built in 1631, depicts the four evangelists. The late baroque altar from 1750 features magnificent gold and ivory-colored side altars. The oldest piece in the church is the late Romanesque baptismal font with a modern bronze lid depicting the story of creation. In the Clüver Chapel there is a figure in a red and gold robe in a wall niche. It is the patron saint of Achim church, St. Laurentius, who died for his faith in 258. According to tradition, he was burned alive on a grate. In 2012, a baroque painting from the 17th century was discovered during an interior renovation. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Exterior tour at any time Interior tour on request (guided tour) Church activities have priority Read more Payment methods free of charge Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Weekly market - Place of interest - Church - Church - Church - Tours 59.52 km - Bicycle 17.36 km - Bicycle 54.10 km - Bicycle Contact Pfarrstraße 28832 Achim