St. Michael’s is the most important baroque church in northern Germany. With its unmistakable copper roof, the church tower is Hamburg’s iconic landmark. Why not discover St. Michael’s for yourself? This unique church is well worth a visit.

Welcome to St. Michael’s church! When you get to know St. Michael’s, you also learn something about the people of Hamburg, who are after all quite similar to the church. At first glance, it may appear reserved and a little formal. But there’s plenty of room in its heart.

Welcome to the crypt, the hidden world of St. Michael’s, which represents a final resting place for the dead and a place of refuge for the living. More than 2,000 people have been buried here: a cemetery just below the church. The deepest graves are up to four metres deep.

The church tower makes St. Michael’s highly visible in Hamburg. At 132 metres tall, it’s part of the city skyline and an unmistakable iconic landmark. On its open observation deck, the sky is so near you can almost touch it, and you can enjoy the extensive view of the city.

From the crypt to the loft, organs can be found throughout St. Michael’s, with six instruments delivering a unique sound experience. That makes them part of a grand tradition, as the church has had extraordinary instruments since the 18th century.