Fürth’s history can be explored through a city history exhibition, distinctive buildings and traces of the past that are used in different ways today. At the same time, the city park, the Rednitz riverbank and Solarberg offer different ways to spend time outdoors. For your stay, you can choose how much to focus on culture and green spaces based on your interests, rather than trying to fit every place into a fixed itinerary. The City Museum is a good starting point for learning about the city’s development; streets, churches and museums add specific architectural and social themes to this perspective.
City History in Museums and Buildings
The city history exhibition at the Fürth City Museum covers around 800 square metres. It traces the city’s development from a small market town to a modern city and also explores social and economic history. Special exhibitions, guided tours, events and educational programmes complement the museum’s offerings. If you want to plan around a particular date, check the current programme before your visit.
The buildings also tell stories from different eras. The square tower of Fürth Town Hall is 52 metres high and modelled on the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. The origins of St. Michael’s Church date back to around 1100; it is the oldest surviving building in Fürth. The Church of the Resurrection is also among the oldest surviving churches in the city. Alongside services, St. Michael’s Church regularly hosts guided tours, lectures and concerts. Check dates and public access in advance if you are planning to attend an event.
Hornschuchpromenade and Königswarterstraße form a listed ensemble from Fürth’s Belle Époque. It is considered a prime example of this era and is described as unparalleled in southern Germany. The historic Ludwig Railway once ran along the central green strip. The two streets are right next to Jakobinenstraße underground station; check the current timetable when planning your journey.
The main branch of the Jewish Museum Franconia in Fürth presents the history of the Jewish community in Fürth and the region from the Middle Ages to modern times. The museum includes a historic 17th-century home belonging to a prominent Jewish family, with a mikveh and a sukkah. In this way, a museum visit leads from the history of a community to a more tangible insight into a historic building.
Green Spaces and Outdoor Activities
Fürth City Park was created from a former cemetery next to the Church of the Resurrection and took on its present form in 1951 for a garden show. It is regarded as the city’s green heart and is ideal for a stroll, a jog or some relaxation. If you are looking for a quieter route close to nature, a stretch of the Rednitz on the western edge of central Fürth offers a place to walk and take a breather. The park and riverbank offer different ways to spend time outdoors.
You can also experience the spiritual walk “Geh aus mein Herz” (“Go Forth, My Heart”) in the city park as a digital scavenger hunt. The route takes in seven stops and uses the “actionbound” smartphone app. The app is free and does not require registration. As its availability may change, it is worth checking before planning the activity.
Solarberg is a former rubble hill that is now used to generate electricity and as a local recreation area. It offers panoramic views of Fürth and the surrounding area. The hill is right next to the Main-Danube Canal and is well connected to Fürth’s cycle path network. It thus complements the routes in the city park and along the Rednitz with a viewpoint and a connection to cycling.
Planning Culture and Good Food
The Mary S. Rosenberg Café is located in the garden of the Jewish Museum Franconia. Visitors can enjoy Jewish pastries there, including Fürth lemon tart made from a Jewish family’s original recipe. The museum, historic home and café offer different ways to explore Jewish history and culture in Fürth, without requiring a set itinerary.
You can choose the focus of your trip from in-depth insights into city history, architectural highlights and time spent among green spaces. Those mainly interested in museums and architectural history will find a range of subjects at the City Museum, Town Hall, the ensemble of the two streets and the Jewish Museum Franconia. For exercise and relaxation, the city park, Rednitz riverbank and Solarberg offer other options. If events or app-based activities are important to your plans, check the current dates or availability.
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