Church of St. John, Essen

Name: Church of St. John
Address: 30 Weserstraße, Essen, Germany

#82 among attractions in Essen

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St. John's Church is a Protestant church in the Bergerhausen district of Essen. It was consecrated in 1985, replacing the older Johanneskirche, which had been built from 1954 to 1955. The freestanding steeple of the first church building is still standing.

Coordinates: 51°26'8"N, 7°2'11"E

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30 WeserstraßeSüdstadt (Bergerhausen)Essen Germany

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Church of St. John – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Theater, Kunsthaus Essen, RWE Tower.

1.3 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Philharmonie Essen, Essen
34 min walk • Saalbau Essen is a concert venue in Essen, Germany, the home of the Essen Philharmonic. The original building was completed in 1902, and destroyed during World War II on 26 July 1943.
1.3 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
33 min walk • The Aalto Theatre is a performing arts venue in Essen, Germany, and is home to the city's opera company Aalto-Musiktheater and the ballet company Aalto Ballett. The Essener Philharmoniker serve as the venue's orchestra.
1 miSE
Museum
Kunsthaus Essen, Essen
25 min walk • Kunsthaus Essen in the Rellinghausen district of Essen is an exhibition and event center for artists in Essen.
1.3 miNW
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
RWE Tower, Essen
33 min walk • The RWE Tower in Essen is the highest building in the Ruhr area, and one of the highest buildings in Germany. It is used by RWE AG. As it shows the cultural and industrial change of the region, it is an important landmark in Essen. The skyscraper was designed by Ingenhoven Architects.
1.5 miNW
Museum
Haus der Technik, Essen
39 min walk • Haus der Technik, or HDT for short, is Germany's oldest independent technical training institute, with headquarters in Essen and branches in Berlin and Munich.
1.3 miNW
Park
Stadtgarten Essen, Essen
33 min walk • The Stadtgarten Essen is Essen's oldest publicly accessible green space. It is located south of Essen's main train station in the Südviertel district, between the Aalto Theater, the Philharmonie and the adjacent Rüttenscheid district.
1 miN
Church
Church of the Resurrection, Essen
26 min walk • The Church of the Resurrection in Essen is a Protestant church building built in 1929. The round church stands in the district of Südostviertel and is considered a leading building of modern church construction in Europe.
1.1 miNW
Church
ChorForum, Essen
28 min walk • The church of St. Engelbert stands in the southern quarter of the city of Essen. It was designed by the architect Dominikus Böhm and consecrated in 1935. In 1993 it was listed as a historical monument. In 2008 it was profaned.
~1770 ftNW
51°26'20"N • 7°1'50"E
Kirche St. Hubertus, Essen
9 min walk • Church
0.7 miN
51°26'42"N • 7°1'54"E
Kirche im Elisabeth Krankenhaus, Essen
18 min walk • Church
0.8 miNW
51°26'37"N • 7°1'23"E
Moltkestraße, Essen
21 min walk • Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. John?

Nearby attractions include Bergerhausen, Essen (9 min walk), Kirche St. Hubertus, Essen (9 min walk), St. Annen Kapelle, Essen (16 min walk), Kirche im Elisabeth Krankenhaus, Essen (18 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. John by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. John:

Tram

Weserstraße • Lines: 105 (5 min walk)
Zeche Ludwig • Lines: 105 (5 min walk)

Bus

Ahrfeldstraße • Lines: 154, 155 (8 min walk)
Klinkestraße • Lines: 154, 155 (8 min walk)

Train

Essen Süd (16 min walk)
Essen-Stadtwald (27 min walk)

Metro

Essen Hauptbahnhof • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (37 min walk)