Johanneskirche

The Johanneskirche in Troisdorf-Mitte is the Protestant town church and one of the central places of worship of the Protestant Parish of Troisdorf. It is located close to the railway station and shapes the town centre with its neo-Romanesque exterior. It was built between 1901 and 1904 to plans by the Elberfeld architect Adolf Cornehls and was already put into service at the end of 1903. After severe war damage and a redesign in the 1950s, a comprehensive remodelling into a multifunctional town church took place between 2000 and 2001. Today it offers space for services, concerts, exhibitions and encounters. In the entrance area there is a church café; under the side gallery a room of silence. The Johanneskirche was the first church in the Protestant Church in the Rhineland to receive the “Open Church” signet. It is listed as a historic monument and invites visitors to come and spend a quiet moment.

History of Johanneskirche

The history of the Johanneskirche reflects the growth of the Protestant community in Troisdorf. In 1840 only three Protestant families lived in Troisdorf and Sieglar. With industrial expansion many Protestants from other parts of Germany arrived. In 1896 the decision was taken to build a church of its own; the plot was acquired in 1897. The architect Adolf Cornehls from Elberfeld designed the neo-Romanesque building. The foundation stone was laid on 4 October 1901; the dedication took place on 8 November 1903. In 1906 the Protestant Parish of Troisdorf became independent. In the Second World War the church suffered severe damage. In 1956 all historicist furnishings were removed. Between 2000 and 2001 the remodelling into a town church took place after a competition won by the Bonn office Martini Architekten. The interior was made light and flexible, additions were removed and new uses created. The church is entered in the list of monuments of the city of Troisdorf under number A259 and belongs to the church district An Sieg und Rhein.

Highlights of Johanneskirche

The highlights of the Johanneskirche lie in the successful combination of historic exterior and modern interior. The neo-Romanesque exterior of brick continues to shape the streetscape. Inside a light atmosphere prevails with bright walls, clear and satin glass and a natural-stone floor. The altar stands in the centre and, like the font and lectern, is movable so that the space can be used flexibly for concerts and exhibitions. Glass elements allow individual areas to be separated. In the entrance area is the church café, run by volunteers, which keeps the church open during the day. Under the side gallery there is a kitchen and a room of silence. The Kantorei of the Johanneskirche regularly shapes musical highlights, including oratorios and concerts. The church is the first “Open Church” of the Protestant Church in the Rhineland. A visit conveys an impression of a living town church and offers space for devotion and encounter.

Opening Hours, Tickets & How to Get to Johanneskirche

The Johanneskirche is generally open Monday to Friday from about 11:30 to 15:30 (Wednesdays until 16:30) while the church café is operating. Service times and special events can be found on the parish website. Admission is free. The address is Viktoriastraße 1, 53840 Troisdorf. By car reach the church via the A 59, exit Troisdorf, and follow signs into the town centre. Parking is available in the surroundings and in multi-storey car parks. By public transport travel to Troisdorf station; the church is only a few minutes’ walk away. The parish office is at Kronprinzenstraße 12. Current information on opening times, services and concerts is available on the website of the Protestant Parish of Troisdorf. The church is accessible and invites visitors to linger.

Attractions Near Johanneskirche

In the immediate vicinity of the Johanneskirche are Troisdorf station, the pedestrian zone with the city gates and numerous shops and cafés. The Catholic Church of St Hippolytus and the Hippolytushaus are within walking distance. The town hall and further facilities of the town centre are a short distance away. Burg Wissem with the Picture Book Museum, MUSIT and the Portal Wahner Heide is only a few minutes away. The Kunsthaus Troisdorf and further cultural offers complete the programme. The Wahner Heide and Rotter See provide proximity to nature. Bonn and Cologne are well connected. In this way a visit to the Johanneskirche can easily be combined with a town walk and visits to further attractions.