--- title: "St. Kilianskirche Lügde" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/st-kilianskirche-luegde" description: "To the south of today's town of Lügde, St. Kilian's Church stands on a mountain spur in the middle of a formerly fortified cemetery. It dates back to the Saxon Wars of Charlemagne. A (predecessor) church was built here in Carolingian times, a single-nave hall building with a rectangular choir and a later northern extension. The core of this building existed until the 12th century. Around the year 1200, the church was extended and the west tower was raised. The present-day Kilianskirche, a Romanesque cruciform vaulted basilica with a high central nave and low side aisles, an east transept, a square choir and round apses in the choir and on the east walls of the transept, was built during this period. The groined vaults were designed on the model of the Benedictine monastery church at Lippoldsberg on the Weser. Charlemagne celebrated Christmas here in 784 and St. Kilian's Church has since become the town's landmark and is also one of the oldest monuments in Westphalia." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/184642/1e03b06d772ce82be2b6a0b81ec1d96536aa97d9297560e09db08cb0b13ed859/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share St. Kilianskirche Lügde ======================= - Church - Historic site - Monument - Tourist attractions – various - Information point - Cultural centre - Nature panel/information centre - Bus stop - Parking facility - Public buildings – various - nature experiences - various St. Kilianskirche in Lügde aus Bruchstein, umgeben von Bäumen; quadratischer Kirchturm, blauer Himmel. Eine romanische Kirche mit Lichtsäule und dekorativem Kapitell, helle Steinwände im Hintergrund. Blick auf einen lichtdurchfluteten Altarraum der St. Kilianskirche mit Bänken und Gewölbedecke. Die beleuchtete St. Kilianskirche erhebt sich strahlend gegen den tiefblauen Nachthimmel. Luftaufnahme einer alten Kirche mit rechteckigem Turm, umgeben von grüner Wiese und Bäumen. Historische Steinkirche aus dem Mittelalter in malerischer, grüner Hügellandschaft bei bewölktem Himmel. Luftaufnahme von einer alten, romanischen Kirche inmitten grüner Landschaft und vor einer Stadt. Romanesque church built around 1150 before the town was founded. To the south of today's town of Lügde, St. Kilian's Church stands on a mountain spur in the middle of a formerly fortified cemetery. It dates back to the Saxon Wars of Charlemagne. A (predecessor) church was built here in Carolingian times, a single-nave hall building with a rectangular choir and a later northern extension. The core of this building existed until the 12th century. Around the year 1200, the church was extended and the west tower was raised. The present-day Kilianskirche, a Romanesque cruciform vaulted basilica with a high central nave and low side aisles, an east transept, a square choir and round apses in the choir and on the east walls of the transept, was built during this period. The groined vaults were designed on the model of the Benedictine monastery church at Lippoldsberg on the Weser. Charlemagne celebrated Christmas here in 784 and St. Kilian's Church has since become the town's landmark and is also one of the oldest monuments in Westphalia. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings During the winter months, the church is only open on request. From Easter to the end of October, the church is open daily. Guided tours can be booked through the Lügde Tourist Information Office. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly - Suitable for Pushchair - for Children of the age of 6-10 - for Children of the age of 10 upwards Foreign Language German, English Payment methods Entrance Free Hygiene and infection safety measures Please observe the applicable distancing and hygiene measures. Read more Directions & Parking facilities There is a bus stop at St. Kilian's Church. Read more More information Further information is available from the Lügde Tourist Information Office. Read more Contact person Katholische Kirchengemeinde St. Marien LügdeHöxterstraße 32676 Lügde License (master data) This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Food & Beverage - beer garden/ outdoor dining - beer garden/ outdoor dining - café - Accomodations - Hotel - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Place of interest - forest - forest - forest - Tours 4.27 km - Themed trail 7.07 km - Themed trail 35.87 km - Regional bike tour Contact **Katholische Kirchengemeinde St. Marien Lügde** Höxterstraße 32676 Lügde