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Klinken village church

Klinken · Schwerin & Umgebung · 53.4952° N, 11.6762° E
Klinken village church

The small church on the outskirts of the village is home to Johann Heinrich Runge's organ masterpiece.

Construction of the Gothic brick church in Klinken dates back to the end of the 14th century. It can be found in the cemetery just outside the village. None other than organ builder Johann Heinrich Runge donated his organ masterpiece to the church in 1845. A medieval carved altar and preserved wall and vault paintings also add to the charm of the interior.

Village church Klinken - Gothic brick church with a long history

The village church of Klinken is one of the quiet gems in rural Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The construction of the Gothic brick church dates back to the late 14th century. Situated slightly away from the village in a cemetery, it radiates a special tranquillity that sets it apart from the better-known town churches in Wismar, Rostock or Stralsund.

Masterful organ, carved altar and medieval paintings

The interior of the church surprises with its remarkable furnishings. In 1845, organ builder Johann Heinrich Runge donated his personal masterpiece to the parish - an instrument that has been preserved to this day. The ensemble is complemented by a medieval carved altar as well as wall and vault paintings, which are still clearly visible despite their age and convey a vivid impression of medieval sacred art.

Klinken as an excursion destination in the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea region

Klinken is located in western Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is a great destination for anyone looking for authentic cultural treasures off the beaten track on the Baltic coast. Anyone exploring the region around Wismar or Mecklenburg Switzerland will find the village church in Klinken a worthwhile stopover on the way to the coast.