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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- (IC) and regional trains, by using the public transport system (VGN) or by fl ying to 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 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

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 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

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a history in architecture

No city in 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 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 ’s fi rst railway track.

Historic Stadlerhof

Fürth also features : -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 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 , Max 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 , 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 markets and the festival of wine. The Twice a year the idyllic 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 . 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 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 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 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 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 . The Metropol Marathon is well- known nationwide, while the City Run and Fair Run are traditional events. There is also a well-constructed network of bicycle lanes in Fürth. The city lies on the Paneuropa cycle-way from to Paris and there is a popular bicycle lane alongside the river Reg- nitz. They are ideal starting points for cycling tours. In addition, the various parks, meadows and the woods are just perfect for jogging or walking. Golf, boules, beach-volleyball and snooker are also played here with passion. Aspiring runners at the Metropolmarathon

“Fürth furthers my aims… The Triathlon makes heavy demands on both the athlete and her ‘training grounds’. Fürth offers simply everything the triathlete, sportsperson and sports fan needs. Swimming in a modern open-air pool, high-profi le cycling events on roads in and around Fürth and running in the city park make training a pleasure.”

Anja Ippach – German Triathlon Champion A lush green for powerful drives at the 1. Fürth Golf Club

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Grüne in the Südstadtpark

Thinking of organising a conference in Fürth, or getting together for a big celebration? In the clover-leaf city you will fi nd a variety of splendid locations for meetings, conferences and other events. The Stadthalle offers technical and professional facilities of the highest standard. Soirée at Burgfarrnbach Castle

Other suitable locations include the Grüne Halle – an exclusive market- and event hall situated in the centre of the Südstadt park – and the decorative marble hall in Burgfarrnbach Castle. The Kulturforum, on the site of a former abbatoir, the radio mu seum and the Kofferfabrik also provide interesting settings, as well as the city’s unique and restaurants, such as the ultra- modern Hotel Pyramide and the historic masons’ lodge Stadthalle (Logenhaus).

“Fürth is ideal for organisers of conferences, congresses and other events. They choose Fürth, especially the Stadthalle, for its outstanding facili- ties, great infrastructure and the attractiveness of the historic old town and surrounding area. What more do you need?“

Robert Steinkugler, Manager of Stadthalle Fürth Ceremonial room in the masonic lodge (Logenhaus)

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1 Centaur at 5 Stadttheater/Municipal Theatre Bahnhofplatz Königstraße 116 The fi rst “Art fountain” was designed by One of the most splendid buildings in Rudolf Maison in 1890 as a monument to Fürth is the Municipal Theatre, built by the the fi rst German railway (1835) and the famous Viennese architects Hellner und establishment of the central water supply Felmer in the neo-baroque style in 1902. (1877). It depicts man’s harnessing of the They achieved a highly representative force of nature. At that time people regard- effect with the “Portal arch”, the fl anking ed railway steam as something threaten- columns and the architectural . ing. It was only when it was tamed in the Reliefs of Mozart and Schiller, busts of locomotive that they realised its benefi ts. Wagner, Beethoven, Goethe and Lessing on the lateral faces indicate the building’s function as a theatre and opera house. The 2 Fürther Freiheit auditorium is in the neo-rococo style. This is where the fi rst railway, the , arrived in 1835. The Ludwig railway operated until 1922, quickly becoming just an insignifi cant branch line. The old railway station building was demolished in 1938. 6 Rathaus/City Hall Today the historic square is an event venue Königstraße 86-88 and is used as a fruit and vegetable market. The monumental building was constructed 1840 – 1850 from the plans of Eduard 3 Paradise Fountain Bürklein in the classical style of the famous architect Friedrich von Gärtner. The The Paradise Fountain has stood on the 55-metre high tower, the landmark of the Dr.-Max-Grundig site, named after its city, is inspired by the Palazzo Vecchio in founder, since 1995. It was designed by the Florence. artist couple Barbara and Gernot Rumpf. It The industrial town grew so quickly that depicts the Garden of Eden with a couple, an extension had to be added just 50 years paradisiacal animals, a natural tree and later. many a spouting waterwork. The fountain is a paradise for children to play in.

4 Hornschuchpromenade and Königswarterstraße These two boulevards from the promoterism 7 The quarter behind the City Hall period are among the most beautiful in Fürth. From 1883 to 1904 manorial houses Entire streets lined with houses in the style representative of the upper classes were of classicism and historicism characterise constructed with rich sandstone adornments this quarter, which arose in the second between Luisenstraße and Jakobinenstraße. half of the 19th century and was laid out The spacious promenade is unique in Fürth. as planned in a rectangular grid for the The green central strips were used at that constantly growing population. time by the Ludwig railway. This was proof In the courtyards there were commercial of the open-mindedness of this street’s establishments, workshops and small residents, as it was thought chic in those factories. Living and working were still days to live so close to this modern means intertwined in that age. of transport.

20 21 8 Gustavstraße 12 Lochnersches Gartenhaus Gustavstraße was the most important Theaterstraße 33 street in the Old Town. Nowadays it is the heart of the pub scene and a popular Around 1700 Fürth clergyman Daniel Loch- meeting point, especially in the evening. ner built his summer-house in the former No two houses are the same here. There garden , which contemporaries is a great variety of roof shapes, heights, likened “to a castle”, because it was styles and facade designs. What is particu- erected in the style of Nuremberg manors. larly attractive is the baroque sandstone Threat ened by decay, the house was building of the Grüner Baum inn, where lavishly restored in 2003/2004. Its strik- the Swedish king Gustav Adolf is said to ing elements are the gabled houses, the have stayed overnight in1632. Anyway, it characteristic tower of stairs and the rear is after him that the street is named. in half-timbered style.

9 St. Michaelskirche/St. Michael’s Church, Kirchenplatz 13 Berolzheimerianum The Michaelskirche is the oldest edifi ce Theresienstraße 1 in Fürth. The beginnings of this fortifi ed The pencil manufacturer Heinrich church date back to 1100. As befi tted the Berolzheimer founded the adult education erstwhile small market town, St. Michael is centre in 1904. Today the renovated Art only a simple, relatively unadorned Nouveau building is the playhouse, church. The tower with the west portal, restaurant and scene bistro of the the chancel and the south entrance are Comödie Fürth. from the Gothic period. The interior is 19th century neo-Gothic. The only old piece of art preserved is the sandstone tabernacle built around 1500.

10 Grüner Markt/Green Market 14 Logenhaus der Freimaurerloge/ with Jugglers Fountain Freemasons’ lodge house As Fürth was almost totally destroyed in Dambacher Straße 11 the Thirty Years’ War, the old houses at the The jutting historicism building of the Grüner Markt date from the second half of Fürth Lodge was constructed in 1890/91 the 17th and from the 18th century. Apart by Nuremberg architect Leonhard Bürger, from simple half-timbered buildings there representing the concept of the Freema- are sandstone houses with baroque curved sons’ lodge cast in stone. The cube-shaped gables that document the rise of the town body of the building is richly decorated in the 18th century. An attraction at the with freemasonry symbols. Up on the Grüner Markt is the Jugglers’ Fountain gable, two female fi gures symbolise the designed by Harro Frey in 2004 and the name of the lodge, to truth and friendship. two groups of fi gures. The renovated hall is one of the fi nest banqueting halls in Fürth.

11 Alter Judenfriedhof/ 15 Schloss Burgfarrnbach/ The old Jewish cemetery Burgfarrnbach Castle This is where the Jewish community buried The castle is located in the eastern part its dead from 1607 to 1906. The graves of Burgfarrnbach and was erected for the were created for eternity and the peace of Counts of Pückler-Limpurg. It was built the graves must not be disturbed. Despite between 1830 and 1834 in the classical acts of desecration during the Nazi period, style by Royal Bavarian Building Inspector the cemetery, which covers 20,000 m2 Leonhard Schmidtner. The triangular gable and once stood on the edge of town, is to of the protruding middle section of the this day one of the most impressive stone facade contains the Pückler coat of arms. testaments to Jewish life in Fürth. The castle belongs to Fürth and is used as an archive, library and meeting centre.

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A The Wireless Museum D Fürth Dialysis Museum Kurgartenstraße 37 Robert-Koch-Straße 41 The exhibition, with interesting space ensem- The KfH Dialysis Centre was named after the bles and installations covering an area of over famous Fürth doctor Jakob Henle. Henle’s 1,000 m2, presents the history of the wireless work in general and pathology is and sound recording from the early days right still highly regarded today. The exhibition up to now. The highlight of the history of broad- recounts the historic development of kidney casting is a 100-kW transmitter from 1940. replacement therapy from antiquity to the Tue, Wed, Fri 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., modern era. Sat, Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tue, Thu 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and by arrangement, First Thursday in the month 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 97 79 57 47 Tel. (09 11) 7 56 81 10

B The Jewish Museum E Ludwig Erhard Municipal Museum Königstraße 89 Ottostraße 2 Fürth is a shining example of tolerant coex- The museum was built in the late classical istence. For centuries Jews, Protestants and style and served as a school until 2003. Some Catholics have lived alongside one another. of Fürth’s famous sons, such as Ludwig Erhard, In the 17th century Fürth became the town Gustav Schickedanz and Leopold Ullstein, with the largest Jewish community in South- were pupils there. The highlight of the new ern Germany. The museum displays not only museum, which will be opened in September the history and culture of the Jews in Fürth 2009, is an exhibition dealing with the social and Franconia but also the present and the and industrial history of Fürth in the 20th future. Throughout the year there are special century. At the moment there are a number of exhibitions well worth seeing. temporary exhibitions in the building. Wed-Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tue 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 97 92 22 90 Tel. (09 11) 77 05 77 F The Tucher Brewery Museum is currently being renovated.

C Fürth art gallery G Museum of Women’s Culture in Königsplatz 1 the Royal Stables at Burgfarrnbach With each new exhibition in this refi ned art Castle, Schlosshof 23 gallery, art lovers are given the opportunity The Museum of Regional and International to appreciate work from renowned national Women’s Culture stages exhibitions dealing and international artists. with the ordinary lives of women, making Tue-Sat 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., comparisons at both a cultural and intercul- Sun & public hols. tural level. This is the fi rst museum of its kind, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., resulting from the cooperative work of the Tel. (09 11) 9 74 16 90 institution “Frauen in der Einen Welt e.V., Nürn- berg” and the Fürth Department of Culture. The exhibition entitled “The Strings of Fate” (Schicksalsfäden) opens here on 9th May, 2009 and features international female artists. 9th May – 27th July 2009, Thu, Fri 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., A B C D E F G Please see city map p. 20b/21b Sat, Sun 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 5 98 07 69 22 23 F Oehrlein Schuhe Gustavstraße 29 Mon – Fri 9.30 a.m. – 6 p.m. pleasurable Sat 9.30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 77 74 91 Elegant shoes for men and women, handbags, comfortable relaxing shopping shoes, trademark names in children’s shoes G Scherneck Lederwaren Every sort of shopper is catered for in Fürth. In the old part of Schwabacher Straße 12 the city, it is diffi cult to resist the charming boutiques and shops. Mon – Fri 9.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. Sat 9.30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visitors are taken in by the friendly atmosphere here. In summer, Tel. (09 11) 77 32 01 with one quaint pub after another waiting to greet you, it is Ladies’ and gents’ bags, small leather articles, suitcases, umbrellas, men’s belts easy to get the impression of being in one long garden! There are over 400 food-outlets and restaurants in Fürth. The H Staudt Kunstgewerbe fare ranges from Turkish kebab and Franconian roasted Fürther Freiheit 2 – 4 Mon – Fri 9.30 a.m. – 7 p.m. shoulder (“Schäufele”) with to the exclusive halibut Sat (Jan – Sept) 9.30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat (Okt – Dec) 9.30 a.m. – 6 p.m. with caviar . Tel. (09 11) 77 08 83 Gift articles, home accessories, artifi cial-fl ower arranging, A Czech Moda household goods, delicatessen, pictures and paintings, Friedrichstraße 24 costume , leather bags, crib cellar. Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sa 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. I Vianne Chocolate Tel. (09 11) 77 05 11 Friedrichstraße 5 and accessories, Luisa Cerano, Orwell, Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sportalm-Kitzbühel, Closed, Bogner-Jeans Sat 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 7 04 37 74 B DAS BAD & MEHR Quality chocolates, wine and home-baked cakes, shop and cafe. Schwabacher Straße 18 Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. J Casa di Moda N Mode Mary Lou & Trend and by arrangement Moststraße 5 Alexanderstraße 11, City Center Tel. (09 11) 77 09 42 Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon – Fri 9.30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat 9.30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wellness products for the bathroom, made-to-measure bath Tel. (09 11) 7 50 36 78 Tel. (09 11) 74 57 88 robes, customised bathroom fl oor designs. Italian fashion – quality clothes and Trendy fashion from Nicowa, Dykorn, accessories Vive Maria, etc C Elektro Götz Mathildenstraße 1 K FASHION STORES by Bätz O WEIN-KONTOR Mon – Fri 7.45 a.m. – 6 p.m. (April – Sept. 5 p.m.) Alexanderstraße 11, City-Center Alexanderstraße 32/Ecke Friedrichstraße Sat 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mon – Fri 9.30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tue – Fri 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 77 00 63 Sat 9.30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 9 71 66 90 Mon closed Small electrical appliances, room lighting, lampshades, doll’s Tel. (09 11) 74 58 95 house furnishings, clay houses modelled on orginal buildings Unusual fashion for young men and women, ESPRIT shoes Wine specialists, expert advice based on extensive knowledge of wines. D Lizenz- und Geschenkewelt L Genniges Buch Moststraße 3 Schwabacher Straße 23 P WOLF am Bahnhof Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon – Wed 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Maxstraße 31 Sat 10 p.m. – 4 p.m. Thu – Fri 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., 1.30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 9 74 66 73 Sat 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. – 13 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 77 51 18 Tel. (09 11) 77 20 41 od. 77 92 62 Licenced goods e.g. Diddl, Uli Stein, Rabe Sock, souvenirs from Fürth, postcards and greeting cards Large selection of books in stock, Specialists in household goods, gift articles ordering service and electrical appliances

E Mann o Mann Männermode M mau-mau Spielwaren Gustavstraße 35 Moststraße 19 Mon – Fri 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mon – Wed 9.30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thu – Fri 9.30 a.m. – 7 p.m. or by arrangement Sat 9.30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 77 76 76 Tel. (09 11) 77 36 64 Barbour, Schiesser and Levis (also for women), Toys and games for babies, children and adults, juggling articles, kites, MCs, CDs, internetshop: www.mann-o-mann-shop.de books

24 24a 1 Antep Restaurant Königstraße 92, Tel. (09 11) 7 87 12 23

Mon – Thu 7 a.m. – 1 a.m., Fri – Sun 7 a.m. – 5 a.m. Turkish specialities from wood-fi red ovens culinary delights 2 Chilli’s 40 Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 43, Tel. (09 11) 97 79 89 50 Mon – Sun 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Mexican restaurant and bar

13 Mike’s EKU Steakhouse 3 Chong’s Golfrestaurant 60 Gustavstraße 16, Tel. (09 11) 9 71 95 47 Am Golfplatz 10, Tel. (09 11) 73 19 12 Mon – Fri + Sun 12 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat 5.30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Apr – Sept: Mon – Sun 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Franconian, German and international cuisine Oct – Mar: Tue – Sun 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Franconian, German and international cuisine 14 Neubauers Schwarzes Kreuz 150 4 Grüner Baum 30 60 90 220 Königstraße 81, Tel. (09 11) 74 09 10 Mon – Sun 12 p.m. – 2.30 p.m., 6 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. Gustavstraße 34, Tel. (09 11) 77 05 54 The home of good food Mon – Fri 11.30 a.m. – 2 p.m., 5 p.m. – 12 p.m. Sun + public hols. open from 11.30 a.m. – 10 p.m. 15 NH Forsthaus Fürth-Nürnberg 200 Hot meals served throughout the day, , home-made cakes and gateaux Zum Vogelsang 20, Tel. (09 11) 77 98 80 Mon – Sun 12 p.m. – 2.30 p.m., 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., 5 Heinrich – Finest Grill 80 For the international gourmet Theresienstraße 1, Tel. (09 11) 74 92 99 47 16 Obstgärtla – Tue – Sat 5 p.m. – 1 a.m., Sun 9.30 a.m. – 3 p.m. der Burgfarrnbacher Biergarten 100 750 Mediterranean meals and barbecue specialities from a beechwood grill Breiter Steig 6, Tel. (09 11) 7 56 85 92 April – October in good weather 6 Kaffee Bohne Mon 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Tue – Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun + public hols. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Gustavstraße 40, Tel. (09 11) 77 46 04 Franconian- Mon – Sun 8.30 a.m. – 1 a.m. Local and international beer, breakfast, baguettes, , 17 Opus Lounge 80 menu of the day and a variety of cakes Königstraße 104, Tel. (09 11) 2 10 17 27 7 Karo 11 Café Bar Restaurant Sept – May: Sun – Thu 5 p.m., Fri + Sat 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. June – Aug: from 6 p.m., Closed on Monday Karolinenstraße 11, Tel. (09 11) 7 49 91 27 Cigar lounge, cocktails, Italian cuisine Tue – Sat 6 p.m. – 1 a.m., Always something special 18 Walhalla 20 8 Kofferfabrik 150 Obstmarkt 3, Tel. (09 11) 77 22 66 Fr – Wed 11.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m., 5.30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Lange Straße 81, Tel. (09 11) 70 68 06 Traditional Franconian meals, modern seasonal cuisine, Mon – Sat 7 p.m. – 1 a.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. restaurant has its own fi sh tank Theatre, concerts, the alternative way to eat and drink

19 Werners Restaurant 40 9 Kupferpfanne 30 Friedrichstraße 22, Tel. (09 11) 74 05 60 Königstraße 85, Tel. (09 11) 77 12 77 Mon – Fri 7 p.m. – 12 a.m., Sat 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. Mon – Sat 11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m., 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mediterranean and modern Light market fare

20 Wilhelmshöhe 50 60 120 10 La Galleria Wilhelmstraße 21, Tel. (09 11) 73 29 62 Bäumenstraße 8, Tel. (09 11) 7 41 71 24 Mon – Sun 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. Mon – Fri 11.30 a.m. – 2 p.m., 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Franconian, hot meals served from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sat 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., Closed on Sundays 21 Zur Hardhöhe 60 Fine Italian cuisine Hardstraße 101, Tel. (09 11) 75 82 83 11 La Palma 30 Tue – Sat 11 a.m. – 2.30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Karlstraße 22 – 24, Tel. (09 11) 74 75 00 Seasonal Franconian specialities Tue – Sun 11.30 a.m. – 2 p.m., 5.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. Italian cuisine, fi sh specialities 22 Gasthof Seerose 120 12 Mephisto Cafe Bar Restaurant 25 35 Weiherstraße 6, Tel. (091 01) 65 04 /Horbach Gustavstraße 15, Tel. (09 11) 74 51 19 Tue – Sat 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Mon – Sat 5 p.m. – 1 a.m., Sun 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Sun 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot meals served until 10 p.m. Franconian and international cuisine, Sophisticated Franconian, German and international from restaurant’s own pond cuisine 25 25a relaxing shopping – pleasurable culinary delights

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Cafés and Bistros International cuisine

Bistro Galerie Alex Fürth Zum alten Rentamt – Fränkischer Gustavstraße 14 Schwabacher Straße 43 Steakhaus Landgasthof Mon, Wed 11.30 a.m. – Mon – Thu 9 a.m. – 1 a.m. Gustavstraße 61 „Zur frischen Quelle“ 2.30 p.m. Fri, Sat 9 a.m. – 3 a.m. Tue – Thu 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. Rehdorfer Straße 8 Mon – Sun 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Sun + public hols. open from Fri 6 p.m. – 3 a.m. /Rehdorf Tel. (09 11) 77 61 66 9 a.m. – 1 a.m. Sat 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. Wed – Mon 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 74 74 07 Spaghetti and tapas restaurant Tel. (09 11) 76 64 10 Closed on Tuesday Specialities from beechwood International cuisine Tel. (09 11) 69 97 71 grill, Angus steaks, fi sh Franconian, international Why not try some lemon cake, baked according to an origi- specialities Café Michaelis 120 nal Jewish recipe, in the Jewish Museum Cafe? Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 16 La Tasca Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friedrichstraße 20 Gasthof Kapellenhof Sat 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Zum Bären Franconian Mon – Sat 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Würzburger Straße 475 Fürther Straße 10, Tel. (09 11) 7 66 52 74 Closed on Sunday Mon – Sat 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Roßtal Coffee specialities and home- Hellas Traditionsgaststätte Tel. (09 11) 74 05 60 Sun + public hols. open from Mon – Thu 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. baked cakes, Thurs. soup day Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 166 Zum Tannenbaum Original Spanish - and 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Tue – Sun 11 a.m. – 2.30 p.m., Helmstraße 10 tapas bar 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. Tue – Sat 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 75 17 22 Tel. (09 11) 73 65 66 So 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tel. (0 91 27) 5 75 14 Café und Restaurant Greek and German specialities Greek, Franconian and Tel. (09 11) 7 66 04 85 Franconian cuisine in a cosy im Kulturforum Romanian cuisine Franconian cuisine, large 15 atmosphere Würzburger Straße 2 portions at fair prices, inner Mon – Sun 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. 26 25 50 100 courtyard with Hot food served througout Tel. (09 11) 9 73 84 49 Kirchberger 50 Landgasthof Brennerei Coffee specialities, midday Sacker Hauptstraße 9 Exclusive Stuben buffet on weekdays Tue – Sat 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Weinstube Schilderwach Wilhelmsdorf Restaurant Schäfer 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. Bäumenstraße 19 Bergstraße 21 a 80 In der Lohe 26 Sun 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tue – Sun 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mon – Sun 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. Tel. (09 11) 30 40 28 Tel. (09 11) 74 80 18 Thu – Fri 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Hot meals served until 10 p.m. Eiscafé Cortina Franconian cuisine, seasonal Wine tavern. At midday or by arrangement Tel. (0 91 04) 21 41 Schwabacher Straße 45 specialities also available on request Tel. (09 11) 7 90 86 72 Mon – Sat 8.30 a.m. – for group visits. From ethnic Fine Franconian-Mediterrane- Franconian cuisine, fi sh speci- 20 – 200 10.30 p.m. an cuisine alities (home slaughtering) Franconian to international steakzeit im alten Sun 9.30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Stadtwappen 20 forsthaus 200 Tel. (09 11) 77 44 72 Bäumenstraße 4 Cadolzburger Straße 75 Original Italian ice cream par- Wed – Mon 10.30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mon – Sun 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. lour, Home-made crepe, gateaux 4.30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 7 66 87 50 Hot meals served until 9 p.m. Steaks from around the world, Tel. (09 11) 77 19 97 “suitable for allergy sufferers” Franconian cuisine, carp 80

Discotheque Osteria Panolio Waagstraße 2 Danceclub Avangio u. Mon – Fri 11.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Nachtschicht 5.30 p.m. – 12 a.m. Waldstraße 101 Sat – Sun 12.00 p.m. – 12 a.m. Thu 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. Tel. (09 11) 9 71 13 95 Fri, Sat 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Extra large pizzas, pasta, salads & before public holidays A Franconian original: roasted pork shoulder (“Schäufele”) with 40 Tel. (09 11) 7 80 78 60 Dance club for over-21s, baroque dance palace, Hall for ... people Car park Franconia’s largest ski hut, “Nachtschicht” Franconian congeniality Garden, terrace Credit cards accepted

26 27 “Adler” – the fi rst German railway between Nuremberg and Fürth historically so many unique events

793 1835 Legend has it that Fürth was founded by Karl the Great. The royal household probably The fi rst German railway “Adler” runs between Nuremberg and Fürth. originated in the 7th/8th century. 1840 – 1850 1007 Fürth Town Hall is built from the plans of Eduard Bürklein. The fi rst confi rmed mention of Fürth in a document of King Heinrich II., giving his 1843 property “locum Furti dictum” to the chapter of canons of . The Ludwig-Donau--Canal is opened. 1062 1899 a.m. – 1927 King Heinrich IV returns to Fürth the market rights that his father had transferred to The of Weikershof (1899), Poppenreuth (1900), Dambach, Oberfürberg and Nuremberg between 1039 and 1056, when the latter city was founded. Unterfürberg (1901), Atzenhof and Unterfarrnbach (1918), Burgfarrnbach (1923), 1100 and Ronhof (1927) are incorporated. Building work on the Michaelskirche commences. For centuries the only monumental 1914 edifi ce. With a large pool of mineral springs, Fürth becomes a health spa. 1314 1922 Konrad II (the Pious) of Nuremberg hands the governership of Fürth back In a plebiscite 64.8% of the town vote against being incorporated into Nuremberg. to the bishopric of Bamberg. His successors, the Margraves of , insist on their former rights. The of Nuremberg also wants to exercise its authority 1926 in Fürth. Disagreements between the members of the resulting “triumvirate” concern- Fürth- a military airfi eld from 1917 – 18 is the eighth largest out ing territorial rights continue into the 18th century, particularly the disputes about who of 80 German airports. has supreme judicial authority and territorial sovereignty. 1931 1440 The new hospital is inaugurated. Jews settle in Fürth, constructing their own cemetery around 1607 and a synagogue 1945 around 1617 (there is also a Talmud school here from the 17th century to 1824). About eleven per cent of the town’s buildings are destroyed in World War Two. 1632 After the war Fürth takes in 15,000 refugees. During the Thirty Years’ War a battle between the Swedish King Gustav Adolph II. and 1950 the Imperial General Wallenstein takes place at the “Alte Veste” in Zirndorf. With a population in excess of 100,000 Fürth becomes a city for the fi rst time. 1634 1955 Fürth almost completely destroyed. Flights to and from Fürth Airport are suspended. about 1685 1972 Many immigrants arrive from and the . New trades and industries As part of the process of regional reform the suburbs of Bislohe, Braunsbach, Flexdorf, sprang up, like tobacco manufacture, stocking weaving, weaving and weaving of Herbolds , Mannhof, Ritzmannshof, Sack, Stadeln, Steinach and Vach are incorporated trimmings, silk dyeing and watchmaking. into Fürth. Fürth harbour is opened on the new Rhein-Main-Donau Canal. after 1700 1982 The leading crafts are: gold/metal-beating, mirror-making, glass, spectacle-making, U-Bahn line from Nuremberg to Fürth opens. 1985 – Central Station, carpentry and wood-turning. 1989 – Town Hall/Stadthalle, 2004 – Fürth Main Hospital (Klinikum), 1792 2007 – Terminus at Hardhöhe Fürth becomes Prussian, thus ending the “triumvirate” (bishopric of Bamberg, Mar- 1993/95 graves of Ansbach, and Imperial Town of Nuremberg). The US-Army leaves Fürth. 1806 2006 Fürth becomes part of Bavaria. Fürth becomes a university town. 1818 2007 Fürth becomes a 1st class town with its own administration and police force. Fürth receives the title “city of science” (Wissenschaftsstadt) from the of Bavaria. The city celebrates its 1000th anniversary.

28 29 public figures from A – Z worldfamous helpful

Wilhelm Löhe (1808 – 1872) Billards Uferpalast A Billard-Café Impact Würzburger Straße 2 The protestant theologian was born in Fürth. His writings made a substantial Schwabacher Straße 62 Tel. (09 11) 9 73 84-40 contribution to shaping the Lutheran Church. Accommodation Tel. (09 11) 7 41 76 04 A separate catalogue of City hall Bistro Big Apple Leopold Ullstein (1826 – 1899) hotels and overnights in Stadtverwaltung Heinrich-Stranka-Straße 20 Nuremberg and region area Königstraße 88 Born in Fürth, the successful publisher founded the Ullstein publishing house in Tel. (09 11) 79 20 20 is availiable through Tourist Tel. (09 11) 9 74-0 in 1877. Information. Sport-Café PX Waldstraße 105 City tours Jakob Wassermann (1873 – 1934) Airport Tel. (09 11) 7 87 13 70 For individuals: Airport Nuremberg Sun at 2 p.m. At the beginning of the last century Information Boat trips Also on Sat at 2 p.m. Wassermann was one of the most widely Tel. (09 11) 77 74 73 NPS, Neptun-Personen- from April – Sept read authors in Germany. However, in 1933 Schifffahrt Portable audio-visual guides Angling the works of this native of Fürth were Tel. (09 11) 6 00 20 55 in German and English Day passes from banned by the Nazis. Fürth City Council has Information: Tel. (09 11) 77 74 73 awarded the Jakob Wassermann Prize for Phönix-Bowlingcenter Tel. (09 11) 7 40 66 15 Literature every year since 1995. Waldstraße 99 – 103 For group bookings: B Tel. (09 11) 9 79 15 06 Tel. (09 11) 7 40 66 15 Bernhard Kellermann (1879 – 1951) City tours by taxi: The major German man of letters was born in Fürth. Because of his commitment to Badminton Enquiries and bookings: Sportpark Nord C Tel. (09 11) 77 79 91 the GDR he was boycotted by West German bookshops in the post-war years, result- Am Schallerseck 33 – 35 Camping Tel. (09 11) 7 40 66 15 ing in his name falling into obscurity. Tel. (09 11) 9 36 46 90 “Zur Mühle” camp-site History for Everyone Grete (1911 – 1994) and Banks Zirndorf, Seewaldstraße 75 Tel. (09 11) 3 07 36 20 Bankhaus Max Flessa KG Tel. (09 11) 69 38 01 Gustav Schickedanz (1895 – 1977) Créche Friedrichstraße 8 “Eichensee” camp-site MüZe Following the American blueprint Gustav Schickedanz Langenzenn/Burggrafenhof Tel. (09 11) 9 71 91-0 Gartenstraße 14 founded the Quelle mail-order fi rm in 1927 and Grete Tel. (0 91 01) 22 22 Schickedanz ran the company after his death. Good Citibank Privatkunden AG Tel. (09 11) 77 27 99 Schwabacher Straße 40 – 42 quality at reasonable prices meant a turnover of Car parks Tel. (09 11) 7 49 29 49-0 Comödie Cycle hire millions, even back in the Thirties. The head offi ce of Ottostraße 29 Zentral-Rad Quelle AG is in Fürth. AG Moststraße 25 Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 7 Car park Friedrichstraße Tel. (09 11) 74 60 90 Tel. (09 11) 13 10 Friedrichstraße 13 Deutsche Bank Fürthermare Ludwig Erhard (1897 – 1977) Schwabacher Straße 32 Am Scherbsgraben 15 D Tel. (09 11) 7 79 84-0 He is seen as the founder of the Social Marktkauf Dance Gebhardstraße Market Economy and as being responsible Dresdner Bank AG Avangio – Nachtschicht Gustav-Schickedanz-Str. 17 Waldstraße 101 for the “German economic miracle”. He Car park Mathildenstraße Tel. (09 11) 7 79 83-0 Mathildenstraße 6 Tel. (09 11) 780 78 60 was Federal Minister of Economics from 1949 to 1963 and Federal Chancellor from Hypo Vereinsbank Underground car parks: Blumenstraße 5 City-Center Dialysis-Centre 1963 to 1966. Tel. (09 11) 74 02-0 Königstraße 114 KfH Dialysis Centre Fürth Robert-Koch-Straße 41 Max Grundig (1908 – 1989) AG Saturn Tel. (09 11) 73 10 02 Gustav-Schickedanz-Str. 2 Würzburger Straße 6 E-Mail: [email protected] The founder of the electronics giant Tel. (09 11) 74 31 99-0 via Kappellenstraße Grundig AG is one of the greatest German Sozialrathaus Doctors business pioneers of the post-war period. Raiffeisen-Volksbank Amalienstraße 45 – 47 Königsplatz 2 Rescue & emergency service In the course of the economic miracle Cash machines in Stadthalle Tel. 1 92 22 the Fürth fi rm became the largest radio self-service zone Rosenstraße 50 Standby doctor manufacturer in Europe. Rudolf-Breitscheid-Str. 15 Tel. 1 92 92 Cinemas Tel. (09 11) 77 98 0-0 or (0 18 05) 19 12 12 Henry Kissinger (*1923) Babylon Sparda-Bank Nürnberger Straße 3 Standby dentist He was born in Fürth and emigrated to the Gustav-Schickedanz-Str. 8 Tel. (09 11) 7 33 09 66 Tel. (09 11) 58 88 83 55 USA at the age of 15. He was US Secretary Sparkasse Fürth City-Kino-Fürth Hospital Klinikum Fürth of State from 1973 to 1977 and was Maxstraße 32 Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 14 Jakob-Henle-Straße 1 awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Tel. (09 11) 78 78-0 Tel. (09 11) 77 50 30 Tel. (09 11) 7 58 00

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Ludwig Erhard Municipal NH Fürth-Nuremberg Stadeln indoor pool E G M Museum Königstraße 140 Hans-Sachs-Straße 36 Ottostraße 2 Tel. (09 11) 74 04-0 Tel. (09 11) 76 17 97 Golf Markets Tel. (09 11) 97 92 22 90 NH Forsthaus Fürth- Emergency Numbers 1. Golfclub Fürth e.V. Weekly market Nuremberg Fire 112 Am Golfplatz 10 Fürther Freiheit Zum Vogelsang 20 T Tel. (09 11) 75 75 22 Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. P Tel. (09 11) 77 98 80 Emergency 110 Sat 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Taxi Quality Hotel Bavaria Taxi-switchboard Police 75 90 50 Farmers’ Market Partner Paisley – Schottland 1969 Nürnberger Straße 54 Tel. (09 11) 77 79 91 H Am Grünen Markt Tel. (09 11) 77 49 41 Sat 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Limoges – Frankreich 1992 Events calendar Hotel-Line Marmaris – Türkei 1995 Tennis Free, monthly publication. A guidance system brings Flea Market “Graffl markt” Xylokastro – Griechenland Skittle alleys Sportpark Available from hotels, you from the arterial roads in the Old Town 2006 Gasthaus Wilhelmshöhe Am Schallerseck 33 – 35 gastro-outlets and tourist via a ring road to the hotels. 2 x year, June & September Wilhelmstraße 21 Tel. (09 11) 9 36 46 90 Police Tel. (09 11) 73 29 62 information offi ce. Hospital Polizeidirektion Fürth BVS Fürth e.V. Ticket offi ce · Fürther Freiheit Kapellenstraße 10 Events venues Klinikum Fürth · Waagplatz Kreuzsteinweg 15 Franken-Ticket Comödie Fürth Jakob-Henle-Straße 1 U-Bahnstation Stadthalle Tel. (09 11) 7 90 98 43 Königstraße 95 at Berolzheimerianum Tel. (09 11) 7 58 00 Tel. (09 11) 75 90 5-0 Miniature golf courses MTV-Fürth 1892 Tel. (09 11) 74 93 40 Theresienstraße 1 EuromedClinic/Private clinic Course in the municipal Post Kapellenstraße 33 Franken-Ticket Saturn Tel. (09 11) 74 93 4-0 Europa Allee 1 park Deutsche Post AG Tel. (09 11) 77 85 42 Würzburger Straße 6 Kofferfabrik Tel. (09 11) 97 14-0 Tel. (01 72) 4 63 15 18 Tel. (0 18 02) 33 33 Tel. (09 11) 74 93 40 Lange Straße 81 Skateboard tracks Course Ulmenstraße Fürther Nachrichten Tel. (09 11) 70 68 06 Public transport Track Herboldshof Tel. (01 77) 2 66 48 5 VGN Verkehrsverbund Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 19 Kulturforum Schlachthof I near Stadeln station Tel. (09 11) 7 79 87 0 Golfgarten at the Großraum Nürnberg Würzburger Straße 4 Information bureaux Tel. (09 11) 27 07 50 Track Stadeln Tel. (09 11) 97 38 4-0 Europakanal TSV Stadeln sports ground ADAC Geschäftsstelle Fürth, Hafenstraße 5 Theresienstraße 5 Nürnberg Messe GmbH Grüne Halle Tel. (09 11) 76 75 99 Track in the Südstadtpark Krautheimer Straße 11 Tel. (01 80) 5 10 11 12 S Tel. (09 11) 86 06-0 Tel. (09 11) 9 79 00 60 ADAC Breakdown service Solar energy Museums Sauna Tourist-Information Schloss Burgfarrnbach Tel. (01 80) 2 22 22 22 Dialysis Museum Fürth Solid-Solarenergie Fürthermare Bahnhofplatz 2 Schlosshof 12 Robert-Koch-Str. 41 Informations- und Thermal baths and adven- Tel. (09 11) 7 40 66 15 Tel. (09 11) 97 53 43 24h travel service Tel: (0911) 73 10 02 Demonstrationszentrum ture pool Heinrich-Stranka-Str. 3 – 5 Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stadthalle Tel. (09 11) 1 18 61 Tue, Thu 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Am Scherbsgraben 15 Tel. (09 11) 81 02 70 Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rosenstraße 50 Automatic timetable info Fossil Museum Tel. (09 11) 7 23 05 40 [email protected] Tel. (09 11) 74 91 2-0 Tel. (08 00) 1 50 70 90 Espanstraße 1 www.fuerth.de/tourismus Indoor pool Swimming baths Stadttheater Tel. (09 11) 7 66 59 60 Fürthermare Am Scherbsgraben 15 Königstraße 116 daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Am Scherbsgraben 15 Tel. (09 11) 9 74 24 10 L Tel. (09 11) 72 30 54-65 Museum of Women’s Tel. (09 11) 72 30 54 0 Culture Hotel-Pyramide Leisure park Indoor pool Fürth-Burgfarrnbach, Europa Allee 1 Am Scherbsgraben 15 Playmobil FunPark Schlosshof 23 Tel. (09 11) 97 10 0 Tel. (09 11) 72 30 54 65 F Brandstätter Straße 2 – 10, Tel. (09 11) 5 98 07 69 Hotel Am Forum Zirndorf Summer pool Fitness 9 May – 27 July 2009 Foerstermühle 2 Am Scherbsgraben 15 Tel. (09 11) 96 66 17-00 Sportforum Fürth Thu, Fri 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 7 59 99 99 Tel. (09 11) 72 30 54 55 Sat, Sun 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Löwenplatz 4 – 8 Library Tel. (09 11) 77 89 36 Volksbücherei Hauptstelle Franconian Jewish Museum Königstraße 89 Wellness Factory Fronmüllerstraße 22 Tel. (09 11) 9 74 17 33 Tel. (09 11) 77 05 77 Fürth facts and fi gures Karolinenstraße 66 Wed – Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tel. (09 11) 70 97 77 Local newspaper Tue 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Height above sea level: 294 m 2 Paradise Lady-Fitness Fürther Nachrichten Radio Museum Surface area of the city 63.35 km Kaiserstraße 168 Tel. (09 11) 77 98 70 Kurgartenstraße 37 Furthest north-south extension 12 km Furthest east-west extension 10 km Tel. (09 11) 74 98 05 4 Tel. (09 11) 7 56 81 10 Lost & Found Tue, Wed, Fri 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Recreation areas: 238 ha Sportpark Bürgeramt Süd Sat, Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wooded areas: 693 ha Am Schallerseck 33 – 35 Schwabacher Straße 170 1st Thu in the month Population: 114,350 Tel. (09 11) 9 36 46 90 Tel. (09 11) 9 74 23 87 12 a.m. – 10 p.m. Population density: 1,805/km²

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a gateway to the region

Nuremberg, the square at Tiergärtnertor Cycling tour in

The four of Nuremberg, Fürth, and Fürth is the ideal starting point for excursions: a visit to one of the have merged to form the Nuremberg Municipal Region (Städte- historic Franconian towns, a trip to “Franconian Switzerland” – region Nuremberg). Together they offer an impressive cultural pro- a paradise for ramblers and climbing enthusiasts, a walking tour gramme with a diverse range of museums, interesting exhibitions in the Franconian vineyard region and cycling- or cultural tours and numerous other events. through romantic Franconia. The region has an inexhaustible supply of leisure facilities.

Bamberg, the old town hall Walking tour in the wine-growing region of Franconia

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