Goede Herder Church

The Good Shepherd Church was designed in 1937-38 by architect Egbert Reitsma. It is a fine example of the expressionist Amsterdam School.

About this building

The church, with an attached tower, catechism and church board room, is typical in its structure of the pre-war churches of Reitsma: the plan in the form of a Greek cross, the fan-shaped banking system and the parabolic cross vault.

The largely original interior is spanned by a wooden vaulted cross, and contains beautiful stained-glass windows with figurative representations from the Old Testament. Currently, there is much thought about the appropriate use and function of this building.

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Noorderkerk

Built as the Reformed Northern Church. In 1966 the name was changed to the Good Shepherd Church. Important work in the oeuvre of Egbert Reitsma (1892-1976) in a transition from an expressionist style related to the Amsterdam School to a more traditionalist style (Delft School).

Martyriakerk

Modern building to the left of the historic NH Pauluskerk, also in use for small church services. Furthermore, various rooms for church and non-church activities. The church office of the Protestant Community of Baarn is also located here.

Walfriduskerk

The history of the church goes back to the 12th century. The oldest part of the current church is the existing tufa west tower. In the current church, fragments from the 12th century have also been preserved. At the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th century, the church was extensively renovated. Around 1600, the choir was demolished. During the 17th century, many changes were made to the church. In 1849, part of the vault collapsed, after which all the vaults were replaced by a stucco ceiling in 1851. The inventory was also largely renewed. In 1911, the tower was hit by fire. It was extensively restored in 1953-1958 and was given its current appearance. In 1995-1997, an extensive restoration of the church building followed.