St. Paul's and youth church in Mannheim-Waldhof - historic building with modern architecture

Monument protection according to § 2 DSchG BW
The property is excluded from sale. A sale is only possible via heritable building right in the amount of € 41,025.60 per year.

Due to the large number of inquiries, only inquiries that can present a business plan and a utilization concept will be considered!

The Paulus and Youth Church is located at Speckweg 16 in the Waldhof district of Mannheim, embedded in a mature residential area with good connections and a diverse social infrastructure. The building was constructed between 1907 and 1908 according to the plans of architect Hermann Behaghel. Originally conceived as a neo-Gothic church, today the church has a simple yet striking architectural language, characterized by its clear form and functional aesthetics. Particularly striking is the bell tower with a height of around 17 meters, which gives the building a certain dominance despite its restrained design and helps to shape the urban appearance.

Inside the building, historical substance meets contemporary adaptation: In 2005, the church was extensively redesigned as a youth church. This created open, flexible spaces in which the traditional church pews were removed to create space for encounters, creativity and communal experiences. The spatial structure was supplemented by a kitchenette in the entrance area and glass training rooms at the side, which enable modern uses while respecting the original character of the space. Since then, the church has served as a venue for youth church activities, spiritual projects and cultural events and was also the venue for Germany's first children's Vesper church.

The volume of the hall and the additional rooms offer considerable potential for use. The overall character of the architecture is simple, understated and functional, with a clear structure and a façade that blends unobtrusively into the surrounding residential buildings. The interior is dominated by brightness and openness - a result of the redesign that deliberately focuses on lightness and community.

The location in the north of Mannheim, in the Waldhof district, ensures good accessibility by car and public transport. In the immediate vicinity are the Protestant youth welfare organization, the Catholic parish of St. Franziskus and other social institutions, which also embed the site culturally and communally beyond its church use.

In 2022, St. Paul's Church was classified by the Protestant City Synod as being available for future use, which means that its further use and the preservation of the building are open to discussion. This opens up space for new concepts, whether in the church, cultural or social sector - or for a careful conversion by investors who appreciate the special potential of such a place.

Overall, St. Paul's Church at Speckweg 16 not only offers architectural presence and historical depth, but also the spatial flexibility and infrastructural connections that are crucial for sustainable usage ideas. It is a place with history - and with the prospect of new meanings.