Kirche St. Nikolai

Church Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

What to expect

The St. Nikolai Church, also known as St. Nicholas Church, is a Protestant Lutheran church located in Burg auf Fehmarn, Germany. The church is one of the oldest buildings on the island of Fehmarn and is dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of seafarers and grain traders. It was built in the 13th century, between 1230 and 1250, and features Gothic architecture. The church has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries, including the addition of a tower and a warm air heating system. The church is known for its beautiful interior, which includes a bronze font from 1391 and a polyptych with fourteen panels. The church is a significant historical and cultural landmark on the island of Fehmarn and is a popular tourist destination

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Burg on Fehmarn: Collected excursion tips for families (and ourselves)

Burg on Fehmarn: Collected excursion tips for families (and ourselves)
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the protestant church, built from bricks, dating back to the early 13th century. We saw runelike symbols on the pews, similar to those found on Hiddensee, used to mark belongings

Highlights: The interesting runic-like signs on the pews were a highlight. It was a nice, quick visit ✨