Elbe, WA

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Elbe
Elbe
Elbe
A neat little stop for anyone who loves trains and history. Catch it on the way to Mt.Rainier because on the way back your going to be very tired!
Lettered prominently on the steeple of the landmark Elbe Lutheran Church is "Ev. Luth. KIRCHE" (Evangelische Lutherische Kirche), a reminder of the founders' German origins.

This tiny (18-by-24 foot) church sits on its original location in the beautiful foothills west of Mount Rainier.  The town of Elbe, Washington, has a rich German heritage and bears the name of the founders' origin, the Elbe River valley near Hamburg, Germany. As it has since 1906, the church signifies peace
and tranquility to residents and tourists alike.
 
Beginning in 1893, worshipers met in homes and the town hall until the church was constructed in 1906. A founder of the town, Heinrich Lutkens, donated the land and material for the church. Pastor Karl Kilian designed this simple yet pleasing building, and the townspeople built it themselves. Pastor Kilian served his Elbe flock from 1906 to 1933.

Forged by the town's first blacksmith, a 4-foot iron cross tops the 46-foot steeple, which houses the first bell.  The church still features its original altar and elevated pulpit as well as one of the hand-carved pews. The original Farrand & Votey bellows organ is still used for worship and weddings. Offerings are taken with the traditional "Klingelbeutel" (a small red-velvet bag with a bell on it.)

Dr. Ervin E. Krebs conducted the research that led to the church's placement on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Experience the simple charm of this tiny church where "time meets eternity." Worship services are held at 2:30 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month from March through November. Please join us if you are in the area. Open during the summer for tourists, the church is also a popular place for weddings.

Volunteers care for the Elbe Ev. Kirche, relying on
donations to maintain this historic church building.
Paradise Village Hotel

Paradise Village Hotel

2.5 out of 5
31811 WA-706 Ashford WA
El preu és de 97 € per nit entre els dies 18 de març i 19 de març.
97 €
18 de març - 19 de març
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Opinió del dia 12 de març de 2026

Paradise Village Hotel
Gateway Inn

Gateway Inn

3 out of 5
38820 State Route 706 East Ashford WA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7,2/10 Good! (1.796 opinions)
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Opinió del dia 12 de març de 2026

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Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse

Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse

2.5 out of 5
30205 State Route 706 East Ashford WA
El preu és de 122 € per nit entre els dies 16 de març i 17 de març.
122 €
16 de març - 17 de març
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this motel in Ashford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (615 opinions)
It’d be nice if had a microwave and mini fridge

Opinió del dia 2 de març de 2026

Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse
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Gateway Inn

Gateway Inn

3 out of 5
38820 State Route 706 East Ashford WA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7,2/10 Good! (1.796 opinions)
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Opinió del dia 12 de març de 2026

Gateway Inn
Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.

Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.

Ashford WA
Stay at this cabin in Ashford. Enjoy in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake Christine Trailhead and Lake Christine are located nearby.
9,4/10 Exceptional! (43 opinions)
This was our second stay at the cabin-- it was just as lovely as last time, thank you!

Opinió del dia 20 de febr. de 2026

Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.
Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier

Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier

3 out of 5
35707 SR 706 E Ashford WA
Stay at this cabin in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a gift shop. Popular attractions Allen Memorial Forest and Ashford Natural Resource Conservation ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (164 opinions)
Great place

Opinió del dia 23 de febr. de 2026

Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier
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