Tønder Church

Tønder, Denmark

Tønder Church construction began in 1591 and completed in 1592. The oldest part is the tower which was already a part of the earlier church. The church has a rich inventory like beautifully carved 16th century pulpit. The walls bear the epitaphs of the town’s rich citizens through the ages.

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Address

Kirkepladsen 4, Tønder, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 1591-1592
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: Early Modern Denmark (Denmark)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

drefuzz (8 months ago)
Fantastic beautiful church

Karsten Bach (10 months ago)
Very solemn and beautifully decorated old church ?

Tonny Knudsen (2 years ago)
Beautiful church and a nice town

Hans Hansen (5 years ago)
Very beautiful church with lots of wood carving details. it's a must if you are around in town, you really should have a look at this. Don't forget to check out the incredible reverb you have in the entrance hall, and then you Andrew this really beautiful church. Maybe you're lucky and you can attend one of the concerts they give over here.

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