Churches in Bernkastel-Kues

St. Michael's Parish Church is the most important church in Bernkastel-Kues. Its 600-year-old tower houses many art treasures. The building was first mentioned in 1177. Its current form dates, essentially, from the 14th century. Such a rich interior as this three-aisled church is rarely found in this region. In 1968, the old Baroque facade was restored, creating a striking contrast to St. Michael's imposing tower. The interior of the church has a hall-like feel. The sacristy was built in 1664, and the central feature in the chancel is the Calvary group from 1496. The sculptor Hoffmann the Younger contributed to the church's design. He created the Plague Altar in the annex, which depicts a scene from Bernkastel-Kues around 1630: People gathered in the historic market square to bury the victims of the plague. The tower bears a strong resemblance to a defensive tower, and it evidently served that purpose. After all, the city wall used to run alongside it, as can be clearly seen in Merian's engraving from 1646.

Other churches include the Protestant Church in the Kues district, St. Mary's Church and St. Briktius Church in the Kues district.