St. John's Church
Johanniskirche Magdeburg
An old town church where Martin Luther once preached, rebuilt after the war as a concert and event hall. You can climb the tower for views over the Elbe and the old town.
St. John's Church is Magdeburg's oldest civic church. Martin Luther preached here in 1524, and a statue of Luther stands in front. The church was destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt in the 1990s, and it now serves as a concert and event hall. The south tower can be climbed, with about 270 steps. From the observation deck you can see the Elbe, the Old Market and the twin towers of the cathedral. The church is east of the Old Market, and there is a small fee for climbing the tower.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (adjusted on event days)
Nearby sights
- Alter Markt & Magdeburg Rider
- Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen
- Green Citadel of Magdeburg
- Magdeburg Cathedral
- Dommuseum Ottonianum
- St. Sebastian's Cathedral
- Lukasklause & Otto von Guericke Museum
- Lift Bridge & Elbe Promenade