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Schwerin is transforming the former Paulshöhe football field into a residential area!
Schwerin is planning to sell the Paulshöhe sports field. An architectural competition aims to create attractive residential developments and green spaces.
Schwerin is transforming the former Paulshöhe football field into a residential area!
In Schwerin, the old “Paulshöhe” sports facility will soon be history. The place where well-known footballers such as Baumgart, Benthin and Stammann caused a sensation was once the home of exciting duels in the GDR league. Unfortunately, the condition of the area is now anything but inviting. The overgrown area is described as a “lost place”, which not only appears abandoned, but also repeatedly attracts the interest of unauthorized persons.
The city administration is now looking to a new future for the area. Building department head Bernd Nottebaum has made it clear that a return of football to the “Paulshöhe” is out of the question. After the closure, both Dynamo and FSV 02 had to leave their places and found new locations in Lankow. Despite the urgency of making the sports facility usable again, upgrading the site is now at the top of the city's agenda.
New residential area being planned
As part of these plans, the city council has decided to sell the site, which cost around four to five million euros. The Waldorf School's original plans to build a new building there were abandoned and the area is now being considered for development as a residential area. An architectural competition for the redesign will be announced next year in order to find an attractive solution that is both financially and aesthetically pleasing.
While the plans are taking shape, there are still some uncertainties, particularly regarding the nature of the divestment. The responsible building department head wants to wait and see which proposals will be submitted as part of the competition. A development plan could follow as the next step in 2028, with the aim of creating residential development and adjacent green spaces and thus integrating a new district into the city.
The long lead time and the numerous replannings mean that some residents are skeptical about the development. The standstill has so far often been attributed to priorities in the city administration. Nevertheless, many are hoping for a positive turnaround and are excited to see what ideas will emerge from the competition.