Fürth: City History and Green Discoveries

Fürth combines impressive evidence of its city history with places for peaceful breaks in the green. Here, you can trace the city’s development at the museum, admire a 52-metre-high town hall tower modelled on an Italian original, or stroll along the river. This mix makes it an ideal place to stay if you want to enjoy both culture and time outdoors.

Discover the city’s history and architecture

The Fürth City Museum documents the history of the Cloverleaf City. Its city history exhibition covers around 800 square metres and traces the town’s journey from a small market town to a modern city. In addition to major developments, it also explores social and economic history. Special exhibitions, guided tours, events and museum education programmes round out the offering. If you would like to include one of these activities in your plans, check the latest dates in advance.

Fürth’s architecture also tells the story of its past: the town hall has a 52-metre-high square tower modelled on the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Hornschuchpromenade and Königswarterstraße form a listed ensemble. It is considered a prime example of Fürth’s Belle Époque and is described as unique in southern Germany. The historic Ludwig Railway once ran along the central green strip. Jakobinenstraße underground station is right next to both streets; check current connections for your journey.

Churches and the city park

The origins of St Michael’s date back to around 1100. The church is the oldest surviving building in Fürth. The Church of the Resurrection is one of the oldest surviving churches in the city.

Fürth City Park developed from a former cemetery next to the Church of the Resurrection and took on its present form in 1951 for a garden show. As the city’s green heart, it invites visitors to relax; strolling and jogging are also among the activities described there. If you would like to explore the park in a playful way, try the spiritual walk “Geh aus mein Herz”: it leads through the city park and can be experienced as a digital treasure hunt at seven stops using the “actionbound” smartphone app. The app is free and does not require registration; check its current availability in advance.

Jewish history and Fürth’s culinary delights

At its main location in Fürth, the Jewish Museum Franconia presents the history of the Jewish community in Fürth and the region, from the Middle Ages to modern times. The museum here also includes the historic 17th-century home of a prominent Jewish family. A mikveh and a sukkah are among its special features, bringing history to life in specific places.

The Mary S. Rosenberg Café in the museum garden invites you to try Jewish pastries. These include Fürth lemon tart, made according to the original recipe of a Jewish family. This makes a museum visit a culinary introduction to Fürth’s history.

Relax by the water and on Solarberg

If you would like to spend time outdoors between cultural attractions, you’ll find a variety of landscapes to enjoy. The promenade along the Rednitz runs along the western edge of Fürth city centre. This peaceful, natural stretch is ideal for a stroll and a breath of fresh air. Solarberg lies right beside the Main-Danube Canal and is well connected to Fürth’s cycle route network. Once a rubble hill, it now generates electricity and serves as a local recreation area; from here, panoramic views extend across Fürth and the surrounding area.

Choose accommodation to suit your plans

When looking for accommodation in Fürth, your priorities can help determine your choice: do you mainly want to explore the city’s history, its churches and the Belle Époque ensemble, or would you also like to make time for the city park, the Rednitz and Solarberg? Plan your visits and choose the location of your accommodation accordingly.

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