Friedrichswerder Church Church

Address: Friedrichswerder Church (Friedrichswerdersche Kirche), Schinkelplatz, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Website: https://www.berlin.de/

Hours: Opening hours vary (often open during museum hours and for special events)

Admission: Entry to exhibitions as part of the Berlinische Galerie or local church events may have fees; church tours sometimes have small charges

Friedrichswerder Church is a 19th-century neo-Gothic church in Berlin-Mitte designed by architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel and completed in the early 1830s.

The building is notable for its brick neo-Gothic exterior and a carefully composed interior that now displays 19th-century sculpture from the collections of the Nationalgalerie. The church’s proportions, stained-glass windows and detailing make it an architectural highlight of Schinkel’s work in Berlin.

Built as a Lutheran parish church in the 19th century, the structure suffered damage during the Second World War and underwent restoration later in the 20th century; it has been repurposed for museum use and exhibitions associated with the Nationalgalerie.

The church stands on Schinkelplatz in central Berlin, a short walk from Museum Island and other central Berlin museums and landmarks.

• Sculpture collection: Houses a permanent collection of 19th-century sculpture from Berlin’s Nationalgalerie, displayed in the church interior.

The church is on Schinkelplatz near the Spree and Museum Island. It’s a short walk from Berlin Friedrichstraße station and well-served by buses and S-/U-Bahn lines in central Berlin.

• Check for concerts-Friedrichswerder Church hosts regular classical music events that are worth timing a visit for.
• The church's museum and exhibitions may have separate opening hours-verify before visiting to access both architecture and art displays.
• Respect services and quiet hours when visiting; photography may be limited during events.