“Hudderup” a name whispered through time. That’s how H\u00fcrup first appeared in records back in 1352. Imagine a small village nestled in the landscape. H\u00fcrup this quiet place grew. It became the seat of the Amt H\u00fcrup a significant administrative area.
H\u00fcrup’s location is key. It sits about 7 kilometers southeast of bustling Flensburg. Its history stretches back to the Bronze Age. Archaeological finds prove it. The name itself? It possibly means “high-lying village” or “village by the burial mounds”. The Danish word “høj” means high. “Hy” is an Angeln Danish word for “high”.
For centuries H\u00fcrup belonged to Husbyharde and the Amt Flensburg. Later the Kreis Flensburg took over. The area remained unchanged until 2023. A big change came that year. Maasb\u00fcll and Tastrup joined H\u00fcrup. The municipality grew considerably.
The Marienkirche stands tall. This late Romanesque brick church dates back to the early 13th century. Its west tower a later addition from the 16th century. The church is small but important. It houses priceless art. The Passion sequence a treasure from the 12th century. In R\u00fcllschau a neighboring village another Romanesque church stands. The Michaeliskirche it hails from the 13th century.
H\u00fcrup isn’t just about history. It’s a living community. The TSV H\u00fcrup shows that. Their men’s handball team plays in the Oberliga Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein. The local shops and businesses show H\u00fcrup’s vibrancy. A supermarket a bakery and other local shops all flourish here.
Until 1938 a narrow gauge railway connected H\u00fcrup to Flensburg and Satrup. The route was very curvy. The old train station remains a popular spot today. Now it functions as a restaurant.
H\u00fcrup’s story is one of growth. It’s a tale of merging villages and enduring history. It is a place where ancient history and modern life intertwine. From its humble beginnings as Hudderup H\u00fcrup has become a significant part of Schleswig-Holstein’s heritage. A place to be remembered.