When does the organ tour for kids take place?

The organ tour takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is the Kreuzkirche Suhl in Steinweg, 98527 Suhl.

What do children experience during the organ tour?

Children learn about the Eilert-Köhler organ and discover pipes, bellows, registers, and different sounds.

Who leads the program?

The tour is led by district cantor Philipp Christ, cantor at the Hauptkirche and Kreuzkirche Suhl.

How much does admission cost?

Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

Is the event suitable for families?

Yes, the event is designed as a child-friendly organ tour for children and their families.

Organ Tour for Kids in Suhl 2026

Name: Organ Tour for Kids "The Queen of Instruments"
Start: 2026-09-27T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T16:00:00+02:00
Location: Kreuzkirche Suhl

Discovering the Queen of Instruments: A Sounding Family Experience in Suhl

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Suhl Kreuzkirche will open the fascinating world of the organ to children. During the child-friendly organ tour with district cantor Philipp Christ, families will experience the large Eilert-Köhler organ up close and discover how impressive sounds are created from pipes, air, and keys.

Pipes, Bellows, and Colorful Sounds

The focus will be on the many components of the organ: pipes, bellows, and different registers. Children will vividly learn how the instrument works and why the organ is considered the queen of instruments. The rich tonal colors create moments of wonder and invite everyone to experience music with all their senses.

Discovering Music and Understanding Connections

The tour combines listening together with an age-appropriate learning experience. Children learn how air is set in motion, how tones are produced, and why different pipes sound distinct. This makes the organ tour a valuable musical discovery journey that strengthens curiosity, concentration, and cultural education.

Historic Organ with a Unique Sound

The Eilert-Köhler organ of the Kreuzkirche dates back to the years 1738 to 1740 and is one of the defining historical instruments in Suhl. Philipp Christ has been the cantor at Hauptkirche and Kreuzkirche Suhl since 2010. He studied piano, organ, and church music and graduated with honors from his concert exam. His international concert activity and experience with historical organs provide an expert framework for this family program.

Quality Time at the Kreuzkirche

The family experience begins at 3:00 PM and is expected to last until 4:00 PM. Parents and children will spend a relaxing hour filled with children's laughter, curiosity, and joint discoveries in a special church setting. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated.

The organ tour offers fun learning, musical surprises, and an immediate view of a fascinating instrument. Families will not only experience the organ as a concert instrument but also as a technical, craft, and cultural wonder. Those who want to get to know music up close will experience a special afternoon for young and old explorers in the Suhl Kreuzkirche.