Parish Church of St. George

Name: Parish Church of St. George
Address: Freiheit 3, Vreden, Borken, 48691, Deutschland
Telephone: +49 (0)2564 883810

Freiheit 3, 48691 Vreden

Church

With its completion in 1954, St. George's Church in Vreden is a comparatively young church building. However, it looks back on a past steeped in history. Archaeological excavations at the site of the present church confirmed six predecessor churches. The oldest foundation probably dates back to 820. Next to St. George's Church is the St. Filizitas Collegiate Church.

History information

The present parish church of St. George was built in 1954. This is certainly not one of the oldest church buildings. But the church of St. George stands on an important, historically significant foundation. When the previous church was destroyed in a bombing raid during the Second World War,archaeological excavationswerecarried outbetween 1949and 1951 in order to more accurately interpret the historical background of the site.

During the excavation and in a follow-up excavation from 2001 to 2003, traces of six predecessor churches were found. The oldest foundation dates back to 820.

The neighbouring ladies' monastery was also built in the ninth century. This suggests that there have always been two churches on this site. One for the abbey ladies and one for the population.

In the crypt of St. George's Church, the results of the archaeological excavations can be seen on an area of about 250 square metres.the results of the archaeological excavations can be viewed.

Tour information

The results of the archaeological excavations can be viewed in the crypt of St. George's Church.
A visit or guided tour must be requested in good time at the parish office or from the city marketing department.
A tour of the exterior is possible at any time.

Map

Parish Church of St. George

Freiheit 3, 48691 Vreden

www.stgeorgvreden.de/publish/viewfull.cfm?objectid=1296e2e1_a9a0_0495_49f847b059b33879

Stgeorgvreden@bistum-muenster.de

Details

Further Informations

Information for cyclists
Interesting content, beautiful routes off the beaten track and uniform signposting characterise the cycling theme routes in Münsterland. Various themed cycle routes also run alongside the parish church of St. George:
European Cycle Route R1
Flamingo Route
Berkel route
The entrance to the approx. 4500 km long Münsterland cycle route network is directly at the church square in Vreden. From there you can take beautiful cycle tours into the neighbouring Netherlands, into the Zwillbrocker Venn or along the Berkel towards Stadtlohn and Gescher. Everyone will find a suitable cycle route here.

Price Info

Price church or crypt tour
Groups Gruppen bis 20 Personen: 57 €

Direction

Parking
A public car park is available for guests at the nearby church square.
Arrival
Vreden is located in the western Münsterland directly on the German-Dutch border. The parish church of St. Georg is located on the Kirchplatz near the kult.
Getting there by car:
Vreden can be reached by car via the B70 trunk road. The B70 offers connections to the A31 motorway (Emden - Oberhausen) via the B54 in the north or the B525 in the south. Guests are best advised to follow the signs to kult.
Travelling by bus and train:
The nearest German railway station is in Ahaus (railway line Dortmund - Enschede), about 15 kilometres away. Continue by bus S70/S71 to Vreden. Bus line S70/S71 also offers connections to Münster (main station).
On the Dutch side, the nearest station is in Winterswijk. Continue with bus R71 to Vreden.