Sct. Nicolai Church
In Middelfart’s old town, close to Gl. Havn, the tower of Sct. Nicolai Church rises above the rooftops. The church dates back to the 1200s and holds furnishings ranging from the Renaissance pulpit to the baroque altarpiece.
The sailors’ church by the Lillebælt
The tower can be seen from far out in the harbour, and the name tells the story: Sct. Nicolai Church is dedicated to the patron saint of sailors and sits in Middelfart’s old town, a stone’s throw from Gl. Havn. The church was built in the 1200s and still bears traces of several architectural styles, from the Romanesque chancel to the Gothic nave.
Inside, you’ll find rich furnishings. The baroque altarpiece from around 1650 shows Christ and Moses with the tablets of the law, while the altar paintings were made by Eckersberg. The pulpit from 1596 is decorated with scenes from the life of Jesus, from the Annunciation to his baptism. At the front of the church stand the king’s and queen’s pews from 1632, bearing the monogram of Christian IV and once reserved for the Crown’s officials at Hindsgavl Castle.
The marble font, made by H.W. Bissen, depicts an angel child holding a shell, a motif echoed in the altar painting. The church’s Frobenius organ dates from 1962.
The church interior is quiet and simple to explore, and a visit pairs well with a walk along Middelfart’s old harbour.
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