Nikolaikirche

Church Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

What to expect

The Nikolaikirche is a historic church located in Kiel, Germany. It is the oldest building in Kiel and has undergone several transformations over the centuries. The church features a unique blend of Gothic and neogothic architectural styles, with a striking facade and a spacious interior. Visitors can admire the church's impressive architecture, including its tall tower and stunning stained-glass windows. The church also houses several notable artworks, such as the Erztaufe, a baptismal font from 1344, and the Erzväteraltar, an altar with 16 panels depicting scenes from the Bible. The Nikolaikirche is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, and art

Plan your family visit to the Nikolaikirche with these blog insights 👇

Kiel: Where angels wield a "knight's sword" and peeing behind the church is forbidden

This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through the city center and visited the Nikolai Church. The boys were fascinated by the "spirit fighter" in front of the church building

Highlights: The deeper meaning of an angel standing victoriously on the back of the evil lion, of course, eluded them, but not the "cool knight's sword" that said angel holds in his hands ✨

Mölln with children: Trip to Till Eulenspiegel

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around Nikolaikirche, which sits on a small hill above the Marktplatz. We saw the famous 'Grabplatte'

Highlights: We had a nice walk around the church. We also enjoyed the lovely decorations in the windows and front gardens ✨