Battery Lothringen

Battery Lothringen is a German naval artillery battery at Noirmont Point with four concrete gun platforms equipped with 15cm naval guns mounted on elevated structures. The installation overlooks St Aubin's Bay and Elizabeth Castle, with visitors able to explore the restored command bunker, observation tower, and gun emplacements through a network of paths.

Organisation Todt constructed this naval artillery battery in 1941 as part of the Atlantic Wall defenses, naming it after the SMS Lothringen vessel. The installation remained operational throughout the war and demonstrates the engineering achievements and defensive strategies of the occupation period.

The site is maintained by the Channel Islands Occupation Society, which displays original weapons and structures from the German occupation period. Walking through the bunkers and gun positions, visitors can understand how German forces monitored this stretch of coast.

The visit works best in dry weather, as paths cross open grassland and cliff-edge areas. Wear sturdy shoes and allow time to explore the various gun positions and bunkers at a leisurely pace.

The MP1 observation tower stands 16 meters tall and contains multiple observation floors where German forces monitored maritime traffic. This multi-story structure provided comprehensive views of the coastline, allowing precise targeting coordination for the battery.