Stadt Fürth, Referat Für Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, Stadtentwicklung Und Lie- Genschaften – Tourist-Information Fürth – Cartographic Database: Stadtplanungsamt/Abt
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Tourist-Information Fürth Information • Guided tours • Accommodation service Bahnhofplatz 2 90762 Fürth Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sa 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 7 40 66 15 Fürth Fax (09 11) 7 40 66 17 [email protected] www.fuerth.de Impressions How to get to Fürth: You can reach us easily by car on the extensive motorway network, by Inter-City (IC) and regional trains, by using the public transport system (VGN) or by fl ying to Nuremberg Airport. www.vgn.de · www.db.de · www.airport-nuernberg.de Imprint Publisher: Stadt Fürth, Referat für Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, Stadtentwicklung und Lie- genschaften – Tourist-Information Fürth – Cartographic Database: Stadtplanungsamt/Abt. Vermessung Editorial team: Eike Söhnlein (V.i.S.d.P.), Renate Schneider Christina Littkemann Design: da kapo Photos: Archive des BAMBERG Tourismus & Kongress Service und Congress- und Tourismus-Zentrale Nuremberg, Uwe Arens, Rolf Beres, Comödie Fürth, Hajo Dietz, Stefan Fürst, Fürthermare, 1. Golfclub Fürth e. V. , Greuther Fürth, Andreas Hub, Karen Köhler, Logenhaus, Erich Malter, Museen und Galerie der Stadt Fürth, Playmobil FunPark, Quelle, Thomas Scherer, TVF/Fürth/Andreas Hub, TVF/FWL/Andreas Hub Translation: John Jenkins Printing: Fleßa GmbH welcome to the clover-leaf city Relaxing in the municipal park Goldsmith’s house in the old town Give yourself a little time to get to know Fürth, the city of the This little city guidebook takes you on a stroll through Fürth, point- clover-leaf crest. You will be surprised how many interesting, un- ing out the most important sights but also introducing you to places expected, and charming sights there are to discover. where you can take a break and relax. If you fancy doing some A thousand years old, today’s Fürth is also a multicultural modern shopping or going on a pub tour, there are some helpful sugges- city, where science, solar energy and high technology combine tions in these pages. with original Franconian hospitality and a lively cultural/pub We have no doubt that you will be unable to resist the unique char- scene. acter and charm of Fürth. Grüner Markt at night Freemasons’ Lodge 2 3 seductive a history in architecture No city in Bavaria has more historic buildings in proportion to its in- The “wild man” in habitants than Fürth – over 2,000. These are best represented by the Horn schuchpromenade town hall and the theatre. In the old part of the city, the different house styles impressively refl ect Fürth’s development from a small market town to a thriving industrial centre. Not to be missed are the group of town houses in Hornschuchprom- enade and Königswarterstraße. Here, in 1835, the residents leaned out of the windows to watch the trains travel down Germany’s fi rst railway track. Historic Stadlerhof Fürth also features modern architecture: Hotel-Pyramide, the Riverside Estate, the South City Park and the golf park exemplify the town’s innovative architectural style und design. Hornschuchpromenade The Town Hall, Fürth’s landmark Hotel-Pyramide and Euromed Clinic 4 5 eventful living history Sculpture in the municipal park History comes to life A history going back more than a thousand years demands to be How about a lively tour of the local taverns, to acquaint your- told. The programme of guided walks through Fürth, organised by self with the life, loves and drinking habits of the clover-leaf city the tourist information offi ce, offers you a variety of tours. These through the centuries? Or perhaps you would prefer to learn deal with the city’s history, especially its Jewish past, its famous something about the Counts of Pückler-Limburg and their castle in people, the historical buildings, and the unique character of the Burgfarrnbach? If so, then why not try out one of our entertaining Fürth locals. With the help of a portable audio-visual guide, let theatrical tours, with actors bringing history to life? (available from Ludwig Erhard, Max Grundig and Gustav Schickedanz – some of autumn 2009) Fürth’s famous sons – show you around the city. Fürth, which offers more than 200 inspirational city tours, joins forces with Nuremberg every year in June for the largest nation- wide marathon of guided tours, the “Stadt(ver)führungen”. ”Fürth is an alluring place, whether you go on a tour of the Grüner Markt, take a journey back in time through the town’s historic streets, explore the new riverside promenade or discover little oases in the southern part of the city. As a Fürth local and a committed tour guide I would like to show you the attractions of my native city: experience the adventure that is Fürth!“ Guided city-walks – Karin Jungkunz, entertainment for Tour guide locals and visitors 6 7 festive celebrations to the limit “Of all the festivals we visit in Ger- many every year, my favourite one is the Fürther Kirchweih. I particulary enjoy the atmosphere in the centre of town and the rich diversity of people: the well-dressed business manager who invites his clients to a lunch of sausages, the many families, funky youngsters, and the dedicated Fürth locals who visit their fair every day.” The Michaeliskirchweih in October, the “Queen of the Franconian Fairs“, has been attracting people from far and wide for almost 900 years. This is the number one street festival in Bavaria and the Helmut Dölle, Chairman of the South German Association of mixture of market and funfair has its own special charm. Stallholders, Fürth Section But there are many other celebratory occasions, such as the New Orleans music festival, the summer night theatrical plays, the Fürth festival, the two Christmas markets and the festival of wine. The Twice a year the idyllic old town hosts the colourful Graffl markt people of Fürth certainly know how to have a good time, especially (fl ea market), packed with bric-a-brac and second-hand goods. at the summer night ball in the illuminated municipal park, the A great opportunity for collectors and the chance to experience biggest open air ball in southern Germany. Franconian conviviality! A romantic setting: the summer night ball Bargain-hunting at the fl ea market 8 9 for culture vultures inspirational “You can experience a wide variety of culture in Fürth, from opera in the municipal theatre, open-air classical music under the stars in the park, the best cabaret in the Comödie, or musical magic with the Fürther Streichhölzer Orchestra; all that and much more awaits you in Fürth!” Volker Heißmann und Martin Rassau Comedians and owners of Comödie Fürth Exceptional: the music and theatre repertoire in the Kulturforum Fürth comedians Volker Heißmann and Martin Rassau are famous Rock and pop concerts fi ll the Stadthalle. Fans of alternative caba- nationwide. In their own theatre, the Comödie Fürth in the ret, extravagant jazz and daring theatre productions are regulars at Berolzheimerianum building, many well-known cabaret artists and the Kulturforum, Blue Note, Raum 4, or the Kofferfabrik. boulevard-theatre groups take the stage. Fürth’s municipal theatre is the crème de la crème when it comes to art and culture in grand style. Offering challenging touring plays and numerous productions of its own, it is highly regarded far beyond the city limits. Every two years, the International Klezmer-Festival attracts music lovers from all over the world to Fürth. Another magical highlight Fürth Municipal Theatre – a stylish setting for a for the city and the surrounding region is the International Puppet world-class programme Theatre Festival. 10 11 relaxing oases in the city centre Café in the Südstadtpark in the south of The locals just love their municipal park, built in 1951 for a garden the city show. This is the green heart of Fürth, a wonderful oasis where you can go for a leisurely stroll and take a break from everyday life. The park’s cafe (Stadtparkcafe) is the perfect place to enjoy a cap- In the southern part of Fürth, on ground that once housed an army puccino or glass of wine after a guided tour of the city. barrack, a new spacious park has been built. A boules area, skating rink, streetball fi eld, climbing wall and a large activity playground provide opportunities for sport and fun. Relax at the “Fürthermare“, a thermal baths and adventure pool com- plex opened in 2007. Enjoy a swim in the curative thermal water or try out the sauna built in Mallorquin style. 12 13 an adventure world for children playful Take part in the children’s theatre In Fürth, children really get their money’s worth. The theatre performances in the Kulturforum and city theatre, or the adventure campaigns of the “child- Adventure tour of the city friendly town” network and the school Children can let off steam on any one of the numerous adventure of fantasy, are only some examples of playgrounds in the city, the most beautiful being located in the what the city has to offer. On adventure centre of the municipal park (Stadtpark). For those who like sport tours, children really get to know Fürth, the city organises a children’s run in summer and the Fürthermare while the local museums offer them adventure pool promises the ultimate experience for young bathing creative and physical challenges. enthusiasts. In nearby Zirndorf the Playmobil-FunPark is a major attraction for families with young children. Play and have fun at Playmobil-FunPark 14 15 keeping fi t by being active Beach-volleyball festival in the middle of town Fürth has a lot to offer for sports enthusiasts. On the soccer front, the former German champions “Greuther Fürth“ play in the second division of the Bundesliga.