- Parking spaces available
- Bus stop available
- open on request / for events
St. John Baptist
Church
Neheim Cathedral and market square
The parish church of St. Johannes Baptist (1894/1914) had a predecessor church dating back to 1822. Because of its size and massiveness, the parish church is also popularly known as the "Sauerland Cathedral".
Address
St. John Baptist
Neheimer Markt
59755 Arnsberg
Properties:
St. John's Church is a three-aisled basilica in neo-Romanesque style. It has a transept, a west tower and two east towers. The length of the church is 67 meters, including the wall and stairs 75 meters, the width 44 meters and the clear height of the central nave 20.5 meters. The two east towers each measure 41 meters, the west tower (with cross and rooster) 83 meters.
The church has a rich treasure trove of works of art and art objects. Some of the works of art, such as a 16th-century host, monstrances and chasubles from the Renaissance period, are on display in the Diocesan Museum in Paderborn.
Prices
Free admission: 0 €
Main opening times:
| Day | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Business hours
St. John the Baptist Church is open during mass times.
Directions
St. Johannes Baptist - also known as Sauerland Cathedral - is located directly on Neheim market square and is easily accessible by public transport. There are also a sufficient number of nearby parking garages available for those arriving by car.