Plot for sale • 1554 m² without real estateSpeckweg 16 Mannheim Käfertal Baden-Württemberg 68305

Monument protection according to § 2 DSchG BW

The property is excluded from sale. A transfer is only possible through heritable leasehold for an annual sum of €41,025.60.

Due to the high volume of enquiries, only those that can present an economic plan as well as a usage concept will be considered!

The Paulus or Youth Church is located at Speckweg 16 in the Mannheim district of Waldhof, embedded in a long-established residential area with good connections and 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 house of worship, the church today exhibits a simple yet distinctive architectural language characterized by its clear form and functional aesthetics. Particularly striking is the bell tower, which stands at around 17 meters tall, lending the structure a degree of dominance despite its restrained design and helping to shape the urban character of the area.

Inside the building, historic substance meets contemporary adaptation: In 2005, the church was comprehensively redesigned as a youth church. Open, flexible spaces were created by removing the traditional pews to make room for encounter, creativity, and communal experiences. The spatial concept was supplemented by a small kitchenette in the entrance area and by adjacent, glass-walled training rooms, which enable modern uses while respecting the original character of the space. Since then, the church has served as a venue for youth church offerings, spiritual projects, and cultural events, and it was also the location of the nation’s first children’s sealed church.

The volume of the hall as well as the additional rooms offer considerable potential for use. The overall architectural character is simple, understated, and functional, with a clear structure and a façade that discreetly blends into the surrounding residential area. Inside, brightness and openness prevail—a result of the redesign that consciously emphasizes lightness and community.

The location in northern Mannheim, in the Waldhof district, ensures good accessibility by car as well as by public transport. In the immediate vicinity are the Protestant Youth Work, the Catholic Parish Office of St. Franziskus, and other social facilities that culturally and communally integrate the site beyond its ecclesiastical use.

In 2022, the Paulus Church was classified by the Evangelical City Synod as slated for future disposal, which means that its further use and the preservation of the building are open for discussion. This creates room for new concepts, whether in the religious, cultural, or social sectors—or even for a careful conversion by investors who appreciate the unique potential of such a site.

Overall, the Paulus Church at Speckweg 16 offers not only architectural presence and historical depth but also the spatial flexibility and infrastructural connectivity that are crucial for forward-looking usage ideas. It is a place with history—and with prospects for new meanings.

The property is excluded from sale. A transfer is only possible through heritable leasehold for an annual sum of €41,025.60.

Due to the high volume of enquiries, only those that can present an economic plan as well as a usage concept will be considered!