The Catholic chapel in Langfurth has a history that goes back to a joint initiative in the spring of 1902. The municipality’s districts also offer a range of topics: Late Gothic church art, a swimming pond with play facilities and an annual memorial service. When choosing where to stay, you can weigh up local history, architecture and leisure activities.

Chapel history and playground in Langfurth

In the spring of 1902, eleven Langfurth families decided to build a chapel in Langfurth; the project was carried out in the spring of 1903. The Catholic chapel is privately owned by eight families. The building’s history and its ownership are therefore two distinct aspects of this place.

Langfurth also has a multi-generational playground. Here, chapel history and a leisure facility for several generations offer different topics side by side: a historic building project and an activity for people of different ages.

Swimming pond and trails in the municipality

In the district of Ammelbruch, the swimming pond covers just under one hectare. Children can enjoy a 30-metre-long zip line, a nest swing and a pirate ship. The pond’s size and the play facilities mentioned describe it from different perspectives: as a body of water and as a place with specific facilities for children.

The municipality of Langfurth also has extensive forest areas and signposted hiking and cycling trails. This means that, alongside individual cultural and leisure destinations, nature and outdoor activities are also options for your stay. Once you have decided what you would like to focus on, you could, for example, combine visits to the district churches with a trip to the swimming pond or a hike or bike ride, without having to follow a fixed route.

Church art in Dorfkemmathen and Ammelbruch

The Church of St Mary, “Our Dear Lady,” in Dorfkemmathen was built in the mid-15th century in the Late Gothic style on a slight rise above the village. It stands within a churchyard that was once fortified. Its choir was recorded as completed in 1452.

Beside the portal is a three-part wooden relief depicting the Last Judgment, which is thought to date from around 1500. It serves as the church’s altar. The two dates refer to different details: 1452 is the documented date when the choir was completed, while the relief’s date of creation is only approximate. The church also contains a Late Gothic crucifix and a Late Gothic crown of the Virgin.

Ammelbruch is home to St Peter’s Church, which is believed to be Romanesque. It was built under the Lords of Warberg and dedicated to the Apostle Peter. Its Romanesque features include a round tower between the square bell tower and the Late Gothic choir. A second documented church building took place in the second half of the 15th century. During the Thirty Years’ War, the church was severely devastated and looted; it was completely restored during a renovation from 1752 to 1755. The building phases and subsequent restoration give a visit to this church a different historical focus from a visit to the Church of St Mary in Dorfkemmathen.

Annual memorial service in July

A joint memorial service commemorating the Augsburg Confession has been held at the Augustana Memorial in Matzmannsdorf every year since 1980, on the second Sunday in July. If you would like to include this date in your trip, check the latest event information in advance.

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