Führung Erlöserkirche und Villa Sarabodis 11 Uhr samstags

Führung Erlöserkirche und Villa Sarabodis 11 Uhr samstags

Even today, the magnificent series of images inside the Church of the Redeemer in Gerolstein—composed of approximately 24 million mosaic tiles—bears witness to the wealth and power of the last German emperor. On May 25, 1911, the cornerstone was laid for the Protestant Church of the Redeemer in the up-and-coming spa town of Gerolstein, right in the heart of the Catholic Eifel region. After a construction period of just under two years, the church was consecrated on October 15, 1913, in the presence of Emperor Wilhelm II—it is still regarded today as a rare art-historical document of the waning imperial era and is interpreted primarily as a political monument.
The impressive central structure in the Neo-Romanesque style, with its sparkling gold mosaics, captivates thousands of church visitors every year. The pictorial program, designed by the Hanover-based church painter Hermann Schaper, aesthetically combines religious themes with the political claim to power of the church’s founder, Emperor Wilhelm II.

During foundation work, the remains of a Roman-era estate were also discovered:
The small, charming Villa Sarabodis Museum, located next to the church, displays remarkable relics of Roman-Celtic culture.

Important notice for guests and church visitors:
The Church of the Redeemer and the “Villa Sarabodis” museum can be visited from April through October exclusively as part of a guided tour.
Open guided tours take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., subject to church schedules; duration is approximately 1 hour. Participants in the guided tours pay €5.00 per person; children pay €2.50.

We strongly recommend calling to confirm whether the scheduled guided tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays will take place as announced; tel. +49 6591 13-3100.

During the off-season, the Tourist Information Office is also happy to offer guided tours for small groups from Monday through Saturday; the price for a group tour of up to 10 people is €40.00; for groups of 11 or more, each participant pays €4.00. Please register for your tour in advance at the Tourist Information Office by phone at +49 6591 13-3100 or by email at touristinfo@gerolsteiner-land.de. Upon request, we also offer guided tours for groups in Dutch.


Our tip: With the GeroCard, you’ll receive a 50% discount on the guided tours. Ask about the GeroCard at your lodging!