Open Church

Welcome

Discover the Frauenkirche Dresden!

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Strengthening Faith

Worship

The Frauenkirche is an open church with a congregation by occasion.

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Visitors stand on the observation deck of the Frauenkirche dome and enjoy the view over Dresden.
Discover

Dome ascent

Let your gaze wander from Dresden's most beautiful viewing platform.

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What’s on at the Frauenkirche

10 AM – 11:30 AM
10 AM – 11:30 AM
Open church
Possibility for visitation
12 PM
Words & organ music
with central church tour
1 PM – 6 PM
Open church
Possibility for visitation
1. Sonntag nach Epiphanias
11 AM
Church service
zur Eröffnung der Allianz-Gebetswoche
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Open church
Possibility for visitation
Calendar

Current Notice

Closed Due to Severe Weather Warning

Due to current severe weather warnings, the Frauenkirche, including the dome ascent, will remain closed on Friday, 9 January 2026. The ticket service will also be closed. This decision has been made to ensure the safety of our guests and staff. We thank you for your understanding.

Please stay safe.

John 20:21

So Jesus said to them again, »Peace be with you; as the Father has sent me, I also send you.«

A fascinating place

Support

DO GOOD

Civic engagement makes the work of the Frauenkirche possible. You too, can help.

Music

FULL OF SOUND

A visit to a concert in the Frauenkirche stays in the ear – and in the heart.

Explore

GUIDED TOURS

Learn more about the history, architecture and design of the Frauenkirche.

Services

LIVING FAITH

With its open congregation, the Frauenkirche invites to worship and devotion.

Visitors stand on the observation deck of the Frauenkirche dome and enjoy the view over Dresden.

Dome Ascent

CLIMB THE DOME

Let your gaze wander from one of the most beautiful viewing platforms in Dresden.

At the end of the Second World War, the Frauenkirche is destroyed. In the picture you can see the ruins and remains of the church.

Reconstruction

BUILT FROM SCRATCH

Today's building arose out of a ruin. Learn more about the stages of a centennial project.

© Oliver Killig

Dresden from above

Spectacular

On the viewing platform you are literally between heaven and earth. It's breathtaking!

Anglican services

English prayers

Once a month the evening service is held as an Anglican church service in English.

Concerts

Place of music

Internationally acclaimed musicians fill the Frauenkirche with music all year round.

Support us

Donations

The upkeep of this wonderful church building is challenging. You can help.

Peace & reconciliation

Cross of Nails

A special cross with a strong message links churches worldwide.

Data

Facts & Figures

Learn about measurements, key figures and historical facts of the church.