--- title: "St. Kilianskirche Lügde" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/st-kilianskirche-luegde" description: "South of the present-day town of Lügde, nestled within a former cemetery on a striking mountain spur, stands the impressive St. Kilian’s Church. It is a significant relic from Charlemagne’s Saxon Wars. During the Carolingian era, an earlier church was built here—a simple hall church with a rectangular choir—which was later expanded with a northern annex. The core of this structure survived into the 12th century. Around the year 1200, the church underwent a major renovation: it was extended, and the west tower was raised. This gave rise to the present-day appearance of St. Kilian’s Church, a Romanesque vaulted basilica with a cruciform floor plan. It impresses with its high central nave, the side aisles, the eastern transept, and the striking square choir with its round apses. The architectural details of the ribbed vaults are modeled after the Benedictine monastery church in Lippoldsberg on the Weser River. Charlemagne chose this historically significant church for his Christmas celebration in 784, and today it is considered a landmark of Lügde as well as one of the oldest architectural monuments in Westphalia." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/184642/1e03b06d772ce82be2b6a0b81ec1d96536aa97d9297560e09db08cb0b13ed859/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share St. Kilianskirche Lügde ======================= - Church The Romanesque St. Kilian Church, built around 1150, predates the founding of the town of Lügde and bears witness to the area’s early religious history. South of the present-day town of Lügde, nestled within a former cemetery on a striking mountain spur, stands the impressive St. Kilian’s Church. It is a significant relic from Charlemagne’s Saxon Wars. During the Carolingian era, an earlier church was built here—a simple hall church with a rectangular choir—which was later expanded with a northern annex. The core of this structure survived into the 12th century. Around the year 1200, the church underwent a major renovation: it was extended, and the west tower was raised. This gave rise to the present-day appearance of St. Kilian’s Church, a Romanesque vaulted basilica with a cruciform floor plan. It impresses with its high central nave, the side aisles, the eastern transept, and the striking square choir with its round apses. The architectural details of the ribbed vaults are modeled after the Benedictine monastery church in Lippoldsberg on the Weser River. Charlemagne chose this historically significant church for his Christmas celebration in 784, and today it is considered a landmark of Lügde as well as one of the oldest architectural 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 - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - 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 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 Author Tourist-Information LügdeAm Markt 1 32676 Lügde - Lügde Organization Stadt LügdeAm Markt 1 32676 Lügde - Lügde License (master data) This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - AccomodationsCC-BY-SATouristikzentrum Westliches Weserbergland | - Campsite CC-BY-SATouristikzentrum Westliches Weserbergland | - Campsite CC-BY-SAROLF FISCHER RINTELN , ROLF FISCHER | - Hotel - Place of interestCC-BY-SATouristikzentrum Westliches Weserbergland | - Church CC0Samtgemeinde Bodenwerder-Polle, Solling-Vogler-Region im Weserbergland | - Church CC-BY-SALippe Tourismus & Marketing GmbH | - Church Contact **Katholische Kirchengemeinde St. Marien Lügde** Höxterstraße 32676 Lügde