The church in Wilmersdorf combines a neo-Gothic building dating from 1881 to 1883 with works of art from several centuries. It is also stop 2 on the Baptismal Angel Tour. This gives you a clear cultural focus for planning your trip: you can visit the church as a destination in its own right or explore Wilmersdorf as part of the wider church route.
Church Art from Several Centuries
The church brings together several periods, though they do not all date from the same era. The 18th-century baptismal angel was brought over from the previous church. There is also a 14th-century carved statue of St Anne with the Virgin Mary and Child. A decorative structure from the late 17th century adorns a wooden pulpit. Together with the neo-Gothic building dating from 1881 to 1883, these features offer a distinctive perspective on the local history of architecture and art: the building’s construction date and the age of its furnishings differ significantly.
There are no regular opening hours for visits; access is arranged through local keyholders. Please coordinate your visit with them in advance. This lets you plan your visit rather than relying on the church being open spontaneously.
Wilmersdorf on the Baptismal Angel Tour
The Baptismal Angel Tour is about 50 kilometres long and connects Briesen, Alt Madlitz, Wilmersdorf, Falkenhagen, Lietzen, Niederjesar, Wulkow, Kliestow and Frankfurt (Oder). Its focus is churches with baptismal angels. Wilmersdorf is listed as stop 2. The approximate distance refers to the entire tour; the church is one stop along the route.
This theme is well suited to trip planning if you would like to explore church art in the context of a longer route rather than at just one location. The church in Wilmersdorf can also be considered a destination in its own right, with several historic works of art. The tour provides a wider context without implying a particular itinerary for the day. Check local access arrangements for the church before planning your visit.
Pottery in Briesen (Wilmersdorf)
A separate craft-related attraction is Michael Zinn’s pottery studio in Briesen (Wilmersdorf), at Alte Frankfurter Straße 4. Handmade clay vessels and figurines are made there. You can buy ceramics, commission a piece or arrange a visit to the studio. Visits must be arranged by telephone; confirm the appointment before you travel. Planning a studio visit therefore differs from planning a church visit: the studio visit explicitly depends on an appointment.
Cultural Attractions in the Wider Destination of Briesen (Mark)
The wider destination of Briesen (Mark) also has its own cultural attractions. The Kersdorfer Schleuse Information Centre displays an original lock model from 1904 at a scale of 1:20 and the foundation stone certificate of Kaiser Wilhelm I. The model is on permanent loan from the Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin Foundation. These exhibits offer a distinct technical and historical focus, separate from the church art in Wilmersdorf.
Another exhibition is housed in the listed lock keeper’s cottage at the Kersdorf North Lock; it provides information about the history of the Oder–Spree Canal. In Briesen (Mark), the local history museum displays around 1,000 exhibits from all periods. Admission is free, visits must be arranged by telephone, and visits are possible during opening hours. Check the visiting hours and make arrangements in advance. The Briesen deer monument stands in reconstructed form, with its inscription, between Briesen (Mark) and the Kersdorfer Schleuse. These places add to the cultural context of the wider destination, but remain separate attractions from the features of Wilmersdorf described here.
Discover more destinations: Bad Saarow, Spreenhagen, Wulkow, Vogelsang, Herzberg, Selchow, Madlitz-Wilmersdorf, Rietz-Neuendorf.
View the wider travel guide: Oder-Spree.
