--- title: "Evangelical Lutheran St. Johanniskirche Bad Schandau" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/ev-luth-st-johanniskirche" description: "The Evangelical Lutheran St. Johannis Church dominates the center of Bad Schandau. The current building was constructed from Postelwitz sandstone at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. The 56-metre-high tower with its baroque dome is visible from afar.The baroque pulpit, which was made from a single block of sandstone, is particularly impressive. Another highlight of the interior is the richly decorated Renaissance altar. It was created around 1575 for Dresden's Kreuzkirche, reached St. John's Church via winding paths and was installed there in 1927.In the nave, embedded flood marks mark past Elbe floods. The church is regularly used for church services, concerts and cultural events.From Easter to the end of October, public guided tours take place on Mondays. Group tours are available on request." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3458888/db580a929333ef09fce9c4eded743da473b96919cc786d50f8ae36f3485aba06/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Evangelical Lutheran St. Johanniskirche Bad Schandau ==================================================== - Church - Street scene with people, church tower and historic buildings in the sunshine on the market square in Bad Schandau. Interior of the church with colorful stained glass windows and a large altar. Bad Schandau church with stone façade and tower, surrounded by trees and blue sky. Entrance to the church with sign "Bad Schandau Organ and Music Summer". Historic town church with Renaissance altar and striking sandstone tower - centrally located on Bad Schandau's market square. The Evangelical Lutheran St. Johannis Church dominates the center of Bad Schandau. The current building was constructed from Postelwitz sandstone at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. The 56-metre-high tower with its baroque dome is visible from afar.The baroque pulpit, which was made from a single block of sandstone, is particularly impressive. Another highlight of the interior is the richly decorated Renaissance altar. It was created around 1575 for Dresden's Kreuzkirche, reached St. John's Church via winding paths and was installed there in 1927. In the nave, embedded flood marks mark past Elbe floods. The church is regularly used for church services, concerts and cultural events. From Easter to the end of October, public guided tours take place on Mondays. Group tours are available on request. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings April to October Monday - Sunday, public holidays from 09:00 until dusk Access via the side portal in the vicarage Easter until the end of October Monday 16:00 - public guided tour of the church Group tours also possible on other dates by arrangement Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups Payment methods Entrance Free Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:** - The main entrance (locked) is accessible for wheelchair users. - The door will be opened after registration at the parish office. - The visitor entrance (open, door 96 cm) is only accessible via 2 steps of 6 cm and 4 cm. - Induction loop available. - A public, barrier-free toilet (with EURO key) is located in the inner courtyard of the "Haus des Gastes", approx. 150 m from the church . Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons Read more Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Bus lines: numerous Bus stop: Ekbkai, Bad Schandau Footpath: approx. 6 min S-Bahn and ferry, 3 min walk Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Leisure railway - Information centre in national park - Thermal bath/health spa 13.61 km - Hiking 11.98 km - Hiking 10.55 km - Winter hikes Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/sightseeing - Seminar/course/workshop - Exhibition - Place of interest - Church - Church - Church - Tours 15.36 km - Hiking 13.61 km - Hiking 33.65 km - Cycling Contact Dampfschiffstraße 1 01814 Bad Schandau