Tower hall of the Lüneburger St. Nicolai Church opens after renovation!

Tower hall of the Lüneburger St. Nicolai Church opens after renovation!

After more than two years of closing time, the St. Nicolai Church in Lüneburg finally opens its gates for visitors again. From Monday, July 28th, interested parties can visit the newly designed tower hall, which is now equipped with a protective network to ensure safety from falling stones. This was announced by the Hanover regional church. This takes an important step to make historical construction accessible to the public, while the necessary renovation work is being worked on.

The church was completely closed in February 2023 due to cracks in the vault. The first damage occurred in the summer of 2022 and led to comprehensive examinations that continue to this day. The results of these analyzes are to be presented in the coming year. In the planned renovation work, special monument protection requirements must be taken into account, which is expected to be reflected in the costs of several million euros. The parish therefore asks for donations to be able to finance the extensive renovation work.

A look inside

from the tower hall have the opportunity to take a unique view of the central nave of the church, which inspires with its impressive 29 meter high star vault. The tower hall is open from Monday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is looked after by volunteer church guards. City and tower tours are also possible again, which makes the visit a real experience.

Complete access to the interior of the church will only be possible as soon as the protective networks are installed - this is expected to be until 2026. But there is reason for hope and cohesion, so there is also discussion in the community about the symbolic aspect of a rainbow. This stands not only for colors and beauty, but is seen as a second chance and as a sign of the federal government between God and man. The rainbow is supposed to combine people, stimulate dialogue about peace and justice and offer the opportunity for harmony.

The future of the St. Nicolai Church

The coming months are all about preparations for the renovation. In the summer of 2024, a laser scanner is used to precisely measure the interior of the church and thus take a fundamental step towards sustainable maintaining the historical building. In January 2025, a camera roar will also map the damage in detail in order to obtain a precise picture of the required work.

The St. Nicolai Church has a lot plans, and opening the tower hall is only the first step into a hopeful future. Even if the physical connection to the church is currently limited, the church values and the sense of community remain strong. May the rainbow bring people together as a symbol of hope and protection in difficult times. You can find more information on the side of the municipality wir-ee.de and in the reports of the Landeskirche Hannover.