Whitsun in Goslar — ChurchWalk

Concert Walk Through the Old Town Churches

Goslar is one of the German cities with the densest concentration of churches in its city center. The Marktkirche St. Cosmas und Damian, Jakobikirche, Stephani-Kirche, and other sacred buildings shape the cityscape and together form the framework for the ChurchWalk. The format utilizes the proximity of the buildings and creates a constantly changing concert experience with their different acoustics and atmospheres.

Opening at the Marktkirche

The central Marktkirche opens the ChurchWalk at 6 p.m. With an opening concert or a short devotion, the format is introduced, and visitors are invited to visit further stations throughout the evening. The Marktkirche offers particularly impressive acoustics with its hall structure and its regionally renowned organ.

Klezmer and Guitar as Highlights

At 9 and 10 p.m., a Klezmer ensemble will perform in St. Stephani, bringing the sound world of Eastern European Jewish tradition into the sacred space with clarinet, violin, accordion, and double bass. From 11 p.m., St. Jakobi takes over with guitar impressions, concluding the evening in an intimate atmosphere.

International Character

The term ChurchWalk refers to the international tradition of church walks, which has become established in the English-speaking world and is adopted in Goslar in its own form. Thus, the event combines local tradition with a format that is also familiar to international guests.

Whitsun in the World Heritage City

Whitsun is an important tourist date in Goslar, attracting many visitors to the city. The ChurchWalk fits into this weekend and offers a culturally sophisticated alternative to classic city tours.