St. Kilian Church tower undergoes extensive restoration in Hallstadt

The St. Kilian parish church tower in Hallstadt is currently undergoing major renovation work. To facilitate the restoration, which focuses on repairing damage to the internal wooden structure, the tower has been encased in scaffolding for the first time since 1963.

As part of the process, the clock hands have been removed from all four sides, and the tower spire, including its golden weather vane, was dismantled. This procedure led to the discovery and opening of a historical time capsule contained within a 50-centimeter copper sphere. Local officials, including Mayor Thomas Söder, were present during the handling of the capsule. While the capsule offers insights into the town's history, newly discovered damages may potentially delay the overall renovation timeline.