Today's Mauritius Church in Hittfeld, an impressive building from the 12th century, rises majestically on the site where two predecessor churches probably once stood. The oldest of these churches was undoubtedly a wooden baptistery built in the era of Charlemagne. The church is picturesquely enthroned on a hill, which probably once housed an ancient place of worship. It bears the name of the Roman officer Mauritius, who courageously refused to take part in the persecution of Christians and thus became a martyr himself.
Good to know
Openings
As volunteers guarantee the opening hours, the church may be closed in exceptional cases.
Eligibility
for Groups
for individual guests
Directions & Parking facilities
Accessible by bus lines 348 and 4148 from Hamburg Harburg station, via Hittfeld station on the RB 41 Bremen-Hamburg railway line, from there 2.4 kilometres on foot or by bus. The best way to reach us by car is via the A1 motorway, exit 41 Seevetal-Hittfeld.
Contact person
Mauritius Kirche Hittfeld
Kirchstraße 23
21218 Seevetal
Author
Organization
Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH
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