Ludwigskirche, Saarbrücken

Name: Ludwigskirche
Address: Am Ludwigsplatz 18, Saarbrücken, 66117, Germany
Telephone: +49 681 52524

#2 among attractions in Saarbrücken

Church, Top attraction, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Ludwigskirche in Old Saarbrücken, Germany, is a Lutheran baroque-style church. It is the symbol of the city and is considered to be one of the most important Protestant churches in Germany, along with the Dresden Frauenkirche and the St. Michael's Church, Hamburg. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 49°13'57"N, 6°59'11"E

Address

Am Ludwigsplatz 18Mitte (Alt-Saarbrücken)Saarbrücken 66117 Germany

Contact

+49 681 52524

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Day trips

Ludwigskirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saarbrücken Castle, Ludwigsparkstadion, Europa-Gallerie, Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

~1630 ftSE
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture, Cafe
Saarbrücken Castle, Saarbrücken
8 min walk • Saarbrücken Castle is a Baroque château in Saarbrücken, the capital of Saarland. It is located in the district of Alt-Saarbrücken on the left bank of the Saar. Earlier, a medieval castle and a Renaissance castle stood on the same site.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport complex, Sport
Ludwigsparkstadion, Saarbrücken
29 min walk • Ludwigsparkstadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Saarbrücken, Germany. It was built in 1953 and holds 35,303 people. After renovation from 2016 to 2021 which costs about € 46,5 million, the capacity is reduced to around 16,000 seats.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Europa-Gallerie, Saarbrücken
13 min walk • Europa-Galerie Saarbrücken or more rarely Europagalerie Saarbrücken is a shopping center in Saarbrücken. It is operated by Sierra Germany GmbH in Düsseldorf.
0.5 miE
Church, Baroque architecture
Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Saarbrücken
13 min walk • The Basilica of St. John the Baptist also called Saarbrücken Basilica Is a catholic basilica located in the market of St. John in Saarbrücken in Germany. The temple of St. John was administered at the time of the Reformation by a noble Protestant and only one chapel, the chapel of St.
0.7 miE
49°13'53"N • 7°0'7"E
Kletterzentrum Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken
18 min walk • Climbing
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum
Saarland Museum, Saarbrücken
16 min walk • The Saarland Museum is an art museum in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. It is spread across three sites, each with a different specialism.
~1500 ftSE
Memorial
Platz des Unsichtbaren Mahnmals, Saarbrücken
8 min walk • The Platz des Unsichtbaren Mahnmals – or in English, the Place of the Invisible Memorial – is a memorial to Jewish cemeteries. It is located in Saarbrücken, capital of the German state of the Saarland. To the visitor, the memorial is completely invisible – it only appears as a sign at the place, reading "Platz des Unsichtbaren Mahnmals".
0.5 miE
Universities and schools
Hochschule für Musik Saar, Saarbrücken
14 min walk • The Hochschule für Musik Saar is a conservatory of music in Saarbrücken, Germany and dates back to 1947. From 1994 until 2002, it was named Hochschule des Saarlandes für Musik und Theater. Since 2012, the rector is Prof. Wolfgang Mayer.
~1830 ftN
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Congresshalle, Saarbrücken
9 min walk • The Kongreßhalle is a concert hall located in Saarbrücken, Germany, which was designed by German architect Dieter Oesterlen. The main hall can seat 1,300 and can hold 1,800 for standing events. The Kongreßhalle opened in 1967 and was expanded and moved to new premises in 1995.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Saarländisches Staatstheater, Saarbrücken
12 min walk • Theater Saarbrücken, officially Saarländisches Staatstheater since 1971, is the state theatre of Saarland in its capital Saarbrücken, Germany. It has several divisions and offers annually around 30 new productions in around 700 events for more than 200,000 people. Its venues are Großes Haus, Alte Feuerwache, Congresshalle and sparte4.
1.1 miSW
Park
Deutsch-Französischer Garten, Saarbrücken
28 min walk • The Franco-German Garden is a landscape park in Saarbrücken with a number of entertainment facilities. It is used for local recreation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ludwigskirche open?

Ludwigskirche is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ludwigskirche?

Nearby attractions include Platz des Unsichtbaren Mahnmals, Saarbrücken (8 min walk), Historisches Museum Saar, Saarbrücken (8 min walk), Saarbrücken Castle, Saarbrücken (8 min walk), Alte Brücke, Saarbrücken (9 min walk).

How to get to Ludwigskirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ludwigskirche:

Bus

Keplerstraße • Lines: 106, 107, 123 (2 min walk)
Hansahaus/Ludwigskirche D • Lines: 121, 126 (2 min walk)

Tram

Kaiserstraße (13 min walk)
Johanneskirche (13 min walk)

Train

Saarbrücken Central Station (16 min walk)
Südbahnhof (26 min walk)