St. Eligius

St. Eligius is a parish church in Völklingen that combines neo-baroque and neo-classical elements with Art Nouveau details, distinguished by a striking tower with broad pilaster strips. The building displays a well-articulated exterior with architectural features typical of the early 1900s.

The current building was completed in 1913 and replaced an earlier church from 1848 that no longer accommodated Völklingen's growing population. The new structure was built during a period when the city was expanding rapidly due to its steel industry.

The church is named after Saint Eligius, patron of craftspeople and metalworkers, which ties it directly to the industrial identity of Völklingen and its steelworks heritage. This connection is visible in how the community has long regarded this building as part of their working-class history.

The church is accessible during worship times, which occur multiple times each week and are open to visitors. It is centrally located in town and easily reached on foot.

Inside is one of the few surviving German Romantic-era organs in Saarland, built by Stahlhut in 1925 and restored with new mechanical slider chests in 1982. This instrument represents a rare example of early 20th-century organ-building craftsmanship.

Location: Völklingen

GPS coordinates: 49.24970,6.85383

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25