The Peter and Paul Church has stood in the center of the town for over 250 years. At
However, during renovation work, foundations were found that prove that there
There was also a place of worship before this time.
Visible from afar, the tower towers over the town and can be used as an orientation aid
Heath walks can be used.
Our community was probably the first to be founded in the 9th century
However, it was only mentioned in a document in 1231.
In 1746 the church was renovated due to its dilapidation, with the separate, wooden one
Bell tower was retained. At that time the church had 479 seats
of the years initially expanded to 1426 and then reduced again to around 1000
became. The bell tower was then integrated into the church.
Our community has some problems with fire. For example, on
On July 25, 1907 the tower was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike. The first
World War II then delayed reconstruction by eleven years, so that the
The new inauguration could not take place until November 23, 1918. However, he was more unlucky
our sheepfold church, which has now been destroyed three times by arson.
It wasn't until 2003 that the last new building was inaugurated again.

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D-Buddi

February 14, 2021

The cute little and sleepy Schneverdingen is definitely worth a visit.

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Angie P

February 13, 2022

Great old building whose church tower can be seen well beyond the town limits.

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