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Christuskirche

A timeless testament to Protestant architecture

Counts toward these achievements:

Pforzheim: First Steps10 pts

Pforzheim: Explorer25 pts

Pforzheim: Insider50 pts

The Christuskirche in Brötzingen, Pforzheim, is a Protestant parish church built in 1911/12 based on designs by Heinrich Henz. It succeeded the older St. Martin Church and is now recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Germany.

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The neighboring St. Martin Church was secularized in 1938.

Quick Facts

Heritage Status: Cultural Heritage Monument
Denomination: Protestant

Guided Story

Here you are, standing before the Christuskirche, a Protestant parish church designed by Heinrich Henz and built in 1911/12. It replaced the older St. Martin Church, which is just a short walk to the west. Notice the distinctive architecture that highlights the transition from the old to the new church. Recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Germany, it exemplifies early 20th-century Protestant church architecture. If you look to the north, you can spot the Antoniuskirche in the distance. The serene surroundings of this church invite you to pause and appreciate the historical significance of this site.