Bredelem: Church, Stone Cist and Circular Tour

Bredelem offers several distinct points of interest to consider when planning a trip: the history of St. Matthew’s Church, the Bredelem stone cist and a circular tour that connects the village with Langelsheim and Goslar. This lets you tailor your stay to a specific interest: architectural and musical history, the early settlement of the village area or a tour that passes through Bredelem. These topics belong to different periods and can be explored separately rather than being combined into a single attraction.

Church and Organ History

St. Matthew’s Church is a historic 19th-century church, built by 1847. Its organ was built by Philipp Furtwängler in 1847–1848 and has 17 stops. Between 1998 and 2003, the instrument was restored to its original tonal condition. This allows the construction period, the creation of the organ and its restoration to be viewed as distinct stages. The church building also retains remains of its predecessor, which was destroyed in the fire of 1830. This connection to the earlier building adds to the history of the church constructed in the 19th century. If you are interested in the instrument, its builder, the years of construction and the restoration goal are specific features to focus on; the surviving remains, by contrast, point to the predecessor church.

The Bredelem Stone Cist

The Bredelem stone cist offers a different historical perspective. The gallery grave was discovered near Bredelem in 1959 and is about 17 metres long. It suggests that the village area was settled much earlier. These two topics offer different ways to explore Bredelem’s history: through a grave that suggests earlier settlement, or through the surviving architectural features and the church organ.

Circular Tour and Surroundings

One specific option for planning a tour is the Langelsheim–Goslar–Langelsheim circular tour. The route is about 25 kilometres long and runs from Langelsheim via Bredelem and Jerstedt to Goslar. The name of the circular tour also indicates the return journey to Langelsheim. The named places and approximate distance together provide a sense of the route: Bredelem is part of a longer connection and is not named solely as a starting point or destination. If you include this route in your plans, check the current route details and conditions in advance.

Appelhorn and the present-day “Truppenübungsplatz” nature reserve lie north of Bredelem. The protected area developed from a former military airfield dating from the Second World War. Here, a named landscape feature and the history of a present-day protected area sit side by side. Before visiting the nature reserve, check the current access rules. A rest area near Bredelem is also marked on the Innerste Cycle Route, providing cyclists with a separate point of reference.

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