Church of Our Lady Frankenberg (Eder)

The Liebfrauenkirche is one of the oldest Gothic churches in Germany. The foundation stone for this three-aisled hall church, modeled on St. Elisabeth's Church in Marburg and built in the Gothic style, was laid in 1286. Around 1380, the Marienkapelle was added as a place of pilgrimage, the altar inside was designed by Tyle von Frankenberg, as was the rich figurative decoration outside. Figures from this decoration are still preserved in the choir of the Liebfrauenkirche and in the museum in Frankenberg Monastery. Inside the church, the stained glass windows (14th century) depicting the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus catch the eye. Also worth seeing are the sacrament house and the stone pulpit from 1554 and the ceiling paintings, which were added after the great fire of 1476 and uncovered in 1962. The organ is a three-manual instrument with 43 stops and 3000 pipes.

The church is open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 7 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 7 pm. In the winter months, the church is locked at nightfall.

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The church tower of the Liebfrauenkirche is open for guided tours on the 1st Saturday of every month at 2.30 pm from April to November.

Registration is required!

The group size is limited to 12 people. Registrations can be made via Mrs. Petter in the church office (Tel. 06451 - 2300662) or by email: kirchenbuero.frankenberg@ekkw.de.

Children aged 8 and over can take part if accompanied by a parent.

The guided tours are free of charge. We ask for a donation for the upcoming roof renovation of the Liebfrauenkirche.

The following dates are offered:

Saturday, April 5, 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Saturday, November 1, 2025

Church tower tours can also be offered on other dates on request and subject to availability.