Nebelschütz

Nebelschütz (or in the Sorbian language Njebjelčicy) is a Sorbian village in the district of Bautzen of Saxony in south-east Germany. It lies to the south-east of Kamenz.

Nebelschütz/Njebjelčicy
Aerial view
Coat of arms
Location of Nebelschütz/Njebjelčicy within Bautzen district
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Coordinates: 51°16′0″N 14°10′0″E
Country	Germany
State	Saxony
District	Bautzen
Municipal assoc.	Am Klosterwasser
Subdivisions	5
Government
• Mayor	Thomas Zschornak (CDU)
Area
• Total	22.92 km2 (8.85 sq mi)
Elevation	194 m (636 ft)
Population  (2019-12-31)[1]
• Total	1,226
• Density	53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	01920
Dialling codes	03578
Vehicle registration	BZ, BIW, HY, KM
Website	www.nebelschuetz.de

The municipality is part of the recognized Sorbian settlement area in Saxony. Upper Sorbian has an official status next to German, all villages bear names in both languages. In 2004, two thirds of the population spoke Sorbian.[2]

Saint Martin Church in Nebelschütz

The Baroque altarpiece of St Martins in Nebelschütz

Pulpit of St Martins Church, Nebelschütz

The town is dominated by the Baroque church of St Martin, which stands on high ground. Whilst mildly impressive from the outside the church is more noted for its magnificent interior.

The church has a curious combination of both pulpit and altar, reflecting the Catholic dominance within the Sorbian area.