Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche, Bremerhaven

Name: Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche
Address: Bürgermeister-Smidt-Straße 47, Bremerhaven, 27568, Germany
Telephone: +49 471 42820

#16 among attractions in Bremerhaven

Performing arts, Church

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Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche, Bremerhaven

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Facts and practical information

The Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche in Bremerhaven belongs to a congregation of Uniate churches consisting of Lutherans and Reformed. Belonging to the Bremen Evangelical Church from the beginning, it is still the only congregation of this regional church in Bremerhaven. The correct name of the "Great Church" is Vereinigte Protestantische Gemeinde zur Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche. Since 1927, Bremerhaven's main church, like the main shopping street, has been named after Mayor Johann Smidt.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 53°32'40"N, 8°34'46"E

Address

Bürgermeister-Smidt-Straße 47Mitte (Mitte-Süd)Bremerhaven 27568 Germany

Contact

+49 471 42820

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Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zoo am Meer, German Maritime Museum, Deutsches Auswandererhaus, Mediterraneo.

~1970 ftW
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Zoo am Meer, Bremerhaven
10 min walk • Nestled along the scenic northern coast of Germany, the Zoo am Meer stands as a unique attraction in the seaport city of Bremerhaven. Unlike typical zoological parks, this compact and well-designed zoo specializes in marine and polar wildlife, offering visitors an...
~1650 ftS
Shipping museum including outdoor area
German Maritime Museum, Bremerhaven
8 min walk • The German Maritime Museum, located in the coastal city of Bremerhaven, Germany, is a beacon for nautical enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This museum offers a deep dive into Germany's rich maritime history, showcasing exhibits that span from ancient times to the...
~1140 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Deutsches Auswandererhaus, Bremerhaven
6 min walk • The German Emigration Center is a museum located in Bremerhaven, Germany dedicated to the history of German emigration, especially to the United States. It is Europe's largest theme museum about emigration. Visitors can experience the emigration process through interactive exhibits.
~1230 ftSW
53°32'32"N • 8°34'31"E
Mediterraneo, Bremerhaven
6 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1440 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Stadttheater Bremerhaven, Bremerhaven
7 min walk • The Stadttheater Bremerhaven is a theatre in Bremerhaven, Germany. Founded in 1867, it serves three genres: opera and other musical theatre, spoken plays, and dance.
0.4 miS
Tower
Radarturm, Bremerhaven
11 min walk • The Bremerhaven Radar Tower is a 106-metre reinforced concrete tower located in Bremerhaven, Germany. The radar tower, which was constructed between 1962 and 1965, accommodates numerous transmitting plants for maritime radio purposes, in addition to its radar equipment.
~950 ftS
53°32'30"N • 8°34'44"E
Columbus Shopping Center, Bremerhaven
5 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1150 ftSW
53°32'36"N • 8°34'28"E
Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost, Bremerhaven
6 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
~1150 ftS
Museum in a restored WWII German U-boat
U-Boot Wilhelm Bauer, Bremerhaven
6 min walk • Wilhelm Bauer is a Type XXI U-boat of Nazi Germany's navy, completed shortly before the end of World War II. It was scuttled at the end of the war, having never gone on patrol. In 1957, it was raised from the seabed off Flensburg Firth, refurbished, and recommissioned for use by the West-German Bundesmarine in 1960.
0.4 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture, Gothic architecture
Bremerhaven lighthouse, Bremerhaven
11 min walk • The Bremerhaven Lighthouse, also known as the Simon Loschen Tower or Loschen Lighthouse, is the rear light of a pair of leading lights at the New Harbour of Bremerhaven, Germany.
~1510 ftS
Museum
Kunstmuseum, Bremerhaven
8 min walk • The Bremerhaven Art Museum associated with the Kunsthalle Bremerhaven of the Bremerhaven Art Association in the seaside city of Bremerhaven is an art museum in the district of Bremerhaven-Mitte at Karlsburg 1 near Theodor-Heuss-Platz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche open?

Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 11:30 am

Which popular attractions are close to Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche?

Nearby attractions include Deutsches Auswandererhaus, Bremerhaven (6 min walk), U-Boot Wilhelm Bauer, Bremerhaven (6 min walk), Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost, Bremerhaven (6 min walk), Havenwelten, Bremerhaven (6 min walk).

How to get to Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche:

Bus

Große Kirche • Lines: 502, 504, 505, 508, 509, Ml, Nl (2 min walk)
Havenwelten • Lines: 440, 502, 504, 505, 508, 509, 550, 576, Hl, Ml, Nl (4 min walk)

Ferry

Seebäderkaje • Lines: Nordenham - Bremerhaven (10 min walk)
Weserfähre • Lines: Weserfähre (14 min walk)

Train

Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof (27 min walk)