Kreuzberg Church
Kreuzbergkirche
A 17th-century pilgrimage church on a hill to the west of the city, with a Baroque "Holy Staircase" modeled on the Scala Santa in Rome's Lateran.
The church was built in 1627, and from 1746 the Heilige Stiege, or Holy Staircase, was added, designed by the famous architect Balthasar Neumann. Pilgrims traditionally climb its 28 marble steps on their knees, and the staircase is flanked by lavish Baroque frescoes and sculptures. The hilltop is surrounded by woodland and offers views over the city of Bonn. Admission is free. It is about a 20-minute uphill walk from Poppelsdorf.
Opening hours
About 09:00-18:00 (closes earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Botanic Gardens Bonn (Poppelsdorf Palace)
- LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn
- Cherry Blossom Avenue (Heerstraße)
- Bonn Minster
- Electoral Palace & Hofgarten
- Old Town Hall & Market Square
- Beethoven House, Bonn
- Museum Koenig