Visitors consistently praise the kirche's medieval stone-and-brick architecture and well‑kept grounds. Multiple Yandex reviews note the striking combination of fieldstones, brick corners and the tall western tower; several reviewers specifically mention the collection of German-era tombstones on the site and the feeling of 'walking through history'. The official regional tourism page confirms the church dates to the 14th century and lists interior fittings such as a 1697 baroque pulpit and a baptismal chapel with gilded carving.
Reviewers also highlight warm human touches. Several guests recount meeting an approachable attendant or priest who offered a tour or even tea, and one Yandex reviewer praised a woman on site who told stories about the building. TripAdvisor reviewers describe the church as beautiful and atmospheric. Concert-goers reported that the kirche hosts musical events: the official site and reviews note a June 2024 Cantata festival concert and other chamber performances.
A recurring theme in reviews is limited access: many visitors warn that the interior is not always open. The official site states a temporary worship schedule of Sundays 08:00–13:00 and notes ongoing restoration and conversion work into a concert-museum complex begun in 2023, so access may be restricted. Several visitors complained they could only view the building from outside or through a fence during restoration, and one reviewer observed bright new red roof tiles that contrasted with older photos.
Practical tips from reviews: come on a Sunday morning if you want to enter, combine the visit with nearby Gurevsk castle ruins, and watch for footpath and bridge safety mentioned by visitors. A common praise is the site's upkeep compared with many abandoned regional churches: reviewers repeatedly call the kirche 'well restored', 'clean' and 'atmospheric', even if some restoration work continues.
