If you are ever in Darmstadt with extra time, this church is a place to go. But I wouldn't specifically allot time for this.

One of the most beautiful orthodox churches in Germany! It is located at the proximity of the Hochzeitsturm - the major landmark of Darmstadt - and surrounded by an artificial lake/fountain and orchard. I could not visit the inside due to an ongoing mass, but I was satisfied with just admiring the rich and colorful exterior (the church went under major reconstruction just several years ago). Easily recognizable by its golden onion shaped domes, the church is more than 120 years old and was built for the Russian tsar Nicholas II. The park is located just meters away and is a great venue for afternoon stroll or even a picnic, the atmosphere here is calm and quiet. Visited in November 2022.

Iconically impressive atmosphere for a very small Church, it's stunning yet sombre! An amazing discovery! Visited here in 2015 as I was staying in Frankfurt. The first thing I noticed is the golden onion domes! It has a rich history going back to Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. This is a fascinating Church, very small yet beautiful. There's a small chapel inside and the interior is stunningly painted with beautiful frescoes. I took away warmth from this beautiful little Church!

Beautiful Architecture at perfect location makes this place more lovable. There is cafe near to this place. It is just walking distance from City center and also easy to reach here by public transport. Garden next to it adds to it's beauty.

A very beautiful church but unfortunately photographs are not allowed inside.

Very detailed. It's really nice there. They're on a renovation now, but I bet it'll be more beautiful when it's done

If you are looking for an aerial view of this church, I recommend you to visit Hochzeitsturm :)

(Translated by Google) Set in a beautiful park in the center of Darmstadt, this small but cozy, colorful Russian Orthodox Church is worth a visit. (Original) Darmstadt'ın merkezinde oldukça güzel bir parkın içinde olan bu küçük ama şirin,rengarenk Rus Ortodoks Kilisesi Görülmeye değer

(Translated by Google) I was there once for the Saturday service. There was a young and an older priest and they celebrated very well and responded to each other. Was very intimate. At the end of the vigil, the priest makes a cross on his forehead with an oil. Incredible. (Original) Ich war einmal dort, zum Samstag-Gottesdienst. Es waren ein junger und ein älterer Priester da und sie haben sehr schön zelebriert und sind aufeinander eingegangen. War sehr innig. Am Ende der Vigil macht der Priester ein Kreuz auf der Stirn mit einem Öl. Unglaublich.

Very beautiful! Rich history! Always good to be there!

The architecture and the view from outside were amazing. We didn't have a chance to enter, it was closed.

Too much Jesus

Looks great from oustide ...never been inside though

(Translated by Google) because there is something divine about it (Original) weil es hat was Göttliches an sich

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Wunderschön

A beautiful place to visit if you are in Darmstadt I visited this place 2 months ago in the evening and it was bit dark too although it was magnificent

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Wunderschönen

(Translated by Google) ? very nice destination (Original) ? sehr schönes Ausflugsziel

(Translated by Google) A beautiful church worth seeing. (Original) Prelepa crkva vredi videti.

(Translated by Google) Construction from 1897 financed by the last Russian tsar Nikolaus and his wife Alexandra from Darmstadt. The chapel was the first building on Mathildenhöhe. Everything else, the wedding tower, exhibition building and artists' colony came later. The chapel is completely up, Russian earth. The tiles on the outer wall come from Villeroy and Boch. Inside there is an imposing iconostasis carved from oak (picture wall). (Original) Durch den letzten russischen Zaren Nikolaus und seiner darmstädter Gemahlin Alexandra finanzierter Bau von 1897. Die Kapelle war das erste Gebäude auf der Mathildenhöhe. Alles andere, Hochzeitsturm, Ausstellungsgebäude und Künstlerkolonie kamen erst später dazu. Die Kapelle steht komplett auf, russischer Erde. Die Kacheln auf der Außenmauer stammen von Villeroy und Boch. Im Inneren gibt es eine imposante aus Eiche geschnitzte Ikonostase (Bilderwand).

(Translated by Google) You can just enjoy the time here and filming like I did (Original) Man kann die Zeit hier einfach genießen, und Filming wie ich getan habe

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Wunderschöne

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Church! I would like more of these (Original) Прекрасная Церковь! Хотелось бы, побольше таких

(Translated by Google) Very nice Russian chapel on Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt (Original) Sehr schöne Russische Kapelle auf der Darmstädter Mathildenhöhe

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing (Original) Sehenswert

Great place to visit and have nice view of the whole town.

Was closed but amazing from the outside

Got to see the service today July 1st 2017 around 6pm. The place don't allows cell phone, camera and food.

One of the most beautiful tourist places in Darmstadt

If you are a Christian or simply interested in the history of an Orthodox Church visit it to expand your knowledge A very quiet even harmonious place where you feel so free as in your childhood... Service women are patient and absolutely not annoying while you pray or simply admire the internal beauty. Get a little bit acquainted with the history of the Russian Royal family to know why this church appeared precisely here and when. The icons and the very sanctuary are in good conditions and keep their own oils and paints contrast enough. It's not open till the very night and every day, therefore verify their schedule planning your visit.

Nice old building. Beautiful place. Good environment.

A special place whith many visitors. When the church is open it's possible to visit it by donating little money. This place is tiny inside but really beautiful.

Its a nice place for people living in Darmstadt for a walk in evenings or maybe to spend peaceful time with friends or family.

Beautiful and well-maintained church. Entry is free.

Small and pretty. I loved the details.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place on the Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt. Contrast program to what is just as worth seeing as the Art Nouveau environment. (Original) Ein wunderbarer Ort auf der Darmstädter Mathildenhöhe. Kontrastprogramm zum genau so sehenswerten wie die Jugendstilumgebung.

Ein wunderbarer Ort um abzuschlalten.

De la Iglesia Ortodoxa Rusa de Santa María Magdalena Darmstadt "La iglesia rusa en Mathildenhöhe fue construida por el último zar ruso Nicolás II y la zarina Alexandra (Princesa Alix de Hesse-Darmstadt) con fondos privados. La pareja gobernante profundamente religiosa no quería renunciar a los servicios ortodoxos rusos cuando visitaban a sus familias en Darmstadt Por esta razón, el zar donó los fondos para la construcción de la iglesia en Mathildenhöhe, que por lo tanto era propiedad privada de la familia zarista. La iglesia fue el primer edificio que se construyó en Mathildenhöhe.......es un lugar para visitar sin ninguna duda..en los jardines puedes comer algo y tambien ideal para ir con niños...lo recomiendo.

(Translated by Google) A very nice building. Definitely worth a visit. (Original) Ein sehr schönes Gebäude. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert.

(Translated by Google) A highlight in Darmstadt! (Original) Ein highlight in Darmstadt!

(Translated by Google) Absolutely worth seeing church in great surroundings! (Original) Absolut sehenswerte Kirche in toller Umgebung!

One of the landmark of Darmstadt. Trivia - Church was made on soil brought from China

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church and beautiful surroundings, we enjoyed (Original) Prelepa crkva i prelepo okruzenje , uživali smo

(Translated by Google) Impressive (Original) Beeindruckend

Small beautiful church

(Translated by Google) Nice orthodox church (Original) Schönes orthodoxe Kirche

Very good design and pleasant atmosphere.

(Translated by Google) Most beautiful church in the city (Original) Schönste Kirche der Stadt

La iglesia de estilo renacentista ruso con cúpulas de cebolla doradas fue construida entre 1897-1899 por el arquitecto Leon Benois y utilizada como capilla privada por el último zar de Rusia, Nicolás II , cuya esposa Alexandra nació en Darmstadt.

Nothing special

Just beautiful!

(Translated by Google) The work of the last Romanov Tsar and his Darmstadt wife Alexandra! Both were so devout that they did not want to miss church services during their visits and therefore had this chapel, financed by their own funds, built! A must for all Darmstadt tourists! (Original) Das Werk des letzten Romanow Zaren und seiner Darmstädter Frau Alexandra! Beide waren so gläubig, dass sie bei ihren Besuchen nicht auf Gottesdienste verzichten wollten und sich deshalb diese, aus eigenen Mitteln finanzierte Kapelle errichten ließen! Ein Muss für alle Darmstadt Touristen!

(Translated by Google) So beautiful!!!!! (Original) So schön!!!!!

(Translated by Google) The church was unfortunately closed. But I know from previous visits that it is very beautiful (Original) Die Kirche war leider geschlossen. Doch von früheren Besuchen weiß ich, dass sie sehr schön ist

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church (Original) Schöne Kirche

(Translated by Google) Looks beautiful! (Original) Sieht wunderschön aus!

(Translated by Google) Dusevni mir, vernost (Original) Dusevni mir,vernost

(Translated by Google) For Christians, beautiful but mosque is Bessa (Original) Fur christen is schöne aber moschee bessa

(Translated by Google) Nice place to go for a walk. (Original) Schöner Ort zum Spazieren zu gehen.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church. (Original) Очень красивая церковь.