Schelfstadt & Schelfkirche
Schelfstadt
A Baroque new town planned in the 18th century, with half-timbered cottages and the brick-built Baroque Schelf Church.
Schelfstadt lies northeast of the old town. Planned as a new town in the early 18th century, it preserves many half-timbered and Baroque houses and feels quieter than the city centre, with small galleries and cafés. At its heart is the Schelf Church (St. Nicholas Church), completed in 1713. It is a rare brick-built Baroque church in Mecklenburg, with the ducal family's burial vault beneath. It is about a 5-minute walk from Market Square and can be linked with Pfaffenteich on a walking route.
Opening hours
Streets open all day; church about April–October, daytime
Nearby sights
- Schwerin Cathedral
- Schwerin Market Square
- Pfaffenteich
- Mecklenburg State Theatre
- Staatliches Museum Schwerin
- Schwerin Marstall
- Lake Schwerin boat tour
- Schwerin Castle