Kirche Reckershausen

What you need to know about this church

Kirche Reckershausen

Where to find this church

Church Information

This church with no dedication is located in Reckershausen, a village in Niedersachsen close to the Autobahn A38 and the former inner-German border, now the border between Niedersachsen and Thüringen.

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Kirche Reckershausen
Church south view
Kirche Reckershausen
Tower west view

Visiting Kirche Reckershausen

The church has a three-storey round tower, which dates from 1308 and is about 16 m high. It was originally used as an observation tower. The nave was added in the 15th century. In the late 18th century, renovation work was carried out on the nave and the tower. The tower was given an octagonal lantern with high rectangular sound openings on all sides with a glazed bonnet with knob and weather vane. In the late 18th century, the window openings on the south side in the nave were broken into the wall.

In 1940, various reconstruction works were carried out, the church pews also date from this time, the altar was newly made in brick and received an almost life-size crucifix. The old organ was removed and replaced by a new one.

In 2004, the church was repainted, the altar area was given a sandstone floor, the former pulpit was removed and replaced by a new pulpit-style reading desk and a matching base for the baptismal font.

While church used to be always locked, it is now an “Open church” during the summer months.

However, as I visited in early January, I had to make some arrangements to have it opened for me. So thanks a lot to Mrs Koch who left it open for me on the day of my visit!

Latest visit: January 2026

Conclusion: small church with few information available

Kirche Reckershausen
Church east view
Kirche Reckershausen
View into the nave