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9 Water wheels Today the water wheels still 13 Bahnhofstraße 15 In the course of the restoration 15 Smithy who composed the Bavarian 17 Blasturm The original painting is now Opposite the Stettner Square generate electricity for the At the end of Stadtmauergasse of the building in 2002/2003 the In this craftman’s house horses Anthem, was born here on This tower was built at the th in the Georg-Schäfer-Museum ancient water wheels in the river illumination of the park. we arrive at this building which tower was completely renovated were shod. October 20 , 1770. She was highest point of the town. in Schweinfurt. Naab, are reminiscent of the is now the property of the town. and Stadtmauergasse was linked The blacksmith’s workshop the blacksmith’s daughter. Its name refers to the job Since its EU-funded renovation town’s former milling tradition. The southern part of the former to Bahnhofstraße. was probably in the middle of The blacksmith’s workshop of the keeper or watchman. in 2006 the tower accommodates A wooden pedestrian bridge town wall once had six towers, Next to the house there is a the house where there used to was closed in 1965. It was his job to send signals a museum and provides yet leads right into the municipal one of which is still existent in former public well which was be a fireplace. Following restoration in 2002 and signs, e. g. when stage- another tourist attraction. park, Schwandorf’s green lung the rear part of the house. integrated into the modern The wooden ceiling between the Hufschmiede now houses coaches were approaching, Guided tours can be arranged, with its beer garden and water supply system in 1909. the ground floor and the first a restaurant with an attractive he also warned about fires or otherwise see opening hours. children’s playground. floor dates back to 1573. outdoor area. approaching enemies. Anna Barbara Metz, wife of A keeper also functioned as a the keeper of the tower and musician for parochial as well mother of Konrad Max Kunz, as for private clients and was very much in demand. Bayernhymne Schwandorf’s best-known Gott mit dir, du Land der Bayern, Town hall Parish community centre citizen Konrad Max Kunz was deutsche Erde, Vaterland! born here on April 29th, 1812 Tourist Info Car park, park and ride Über deinen weiten Gauen as son of the keeper. Church, Chapel Parking deck/garage ruhe seine Segenshand. In 1860 he composed his song School, instit. of higher educ. Caravan site Er behüte deine Fluren, “for Bavaria” which has been the Post office schirme deiner Städte Bau Kindergarten Bavarian Anthem since June 29th, Playground Firestation und erhalte dir die Farben 1966. Konrad Max Kunz died in deines Himmels, weiß und blau! Panorama point Munich on August 3rd, 1875 and he was buried in a honorary grave Gott mit dir, dem Bayernvolke, 10 Municipal Museum From 1834 to 1845 the building 2 Spitalgarten in Schwandorf in 1975. dass wir, unsrer Väter wert, housed the first pharmacy. After On our walk around the town 3 In 1960 the famous Romantic fest in Eintracht und in Frieden that it was the home of the town we now reach Rathausstraße 1 painter Carl Spitzweg visited bauen unsres Glückes Herd! where we find one of the oldest hall from 1862 to 1922. 19 Schwandorf and sketched the Dass mit Deutschlands cultural features in town, the Blasturm. Later in 1970 he Bruderstämmen einig uns ein Stadtmuseum, which opened 18 painted the “Schwandorfer jeder schau und den in 1963. The collection dates Stadtpark Stadtturm in the Moonlight” alten Ruhm bewähre unser back to 1912. 9 6 in oil. Banner weiß und blau! 8 4 7 16 17 10 5
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12 Stadtmauergasse House number 4 is Schwandorf’s 14 Färberhaus Built in 1559 this building was 16 Historic caves While walking down the stairs 19 St. James Parish Church Schwandorf is situated on one In this lane we can still see smallest house with a living area At the crossing of Breite Straße/ occupied by a dyer (Färber). Your walk along Breite Straße that lead to the 130 stone caves Built around 1400 in late of the pilgrim trails of the Route 2 part of the city wall which was of only 30 m . Feuerhausgasse a sculpture of An imminent collapse of the and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße takes we learn about their history as Gothic style the church was of St. James to Santiago de errected in the 15th century to After 1945 it was home to a group of pigs, the so-called building in 1995 was prevented by you to the “Weinberg” (a former beer cellars and warehouses for first extended in 1470 when Compostela. protect the citizens. two families with children. “Schweinchen-Denkmal” a private investor who renovated vineyard). There you will find the beer as well as their life-saving three baywere added. Two A statue of St. James, character- role as air-raid shelters in the last With an original length of 1.3 km After restoration and extension commemorates the former the building brilliantly taking into entrances to the Historic Caves. more bays followed between ized by the scallop shell, and the days of the Second World War. and a height of 10 to 12 m it was in 2006 by private owners the well-known cattle markets. This conideration the half-timber work They can be visited either 1866 and 1873. pilgrim’s clothes and staff is on financed by means of taxes on living area now spans 3 floors. is why the street was commonly on the upper floor as well as the individually at certain times This labyrinth of 60 caves was The Italian builder Pietro Spineta display outside the church tower. beer, wine and mead. known as “Saugasse”, sow lane. various vaults downstairs. or in groups at any time by renovated some years ago and designed the barrel vault which This 49m high tower a landmark One of Schwandorf`s oldest Now the building houses appointment (accompanied has been a unique tourist was added in 1678. of the town. houses is the “Färberhaus”, a restaurant with a nice by an official guide). attraction ever since. The neo-Gothic winged altar a craftman’s house. outdoor area. depicts the recruitment of St. James and his execution. 1 Historic Pfleghof In 2003 the last remaining 3 Spital church It was also a hospice for pilgrims 6 Monk’s Fountain morates the Röls brothers who This is one of the oldest members of the town council This church was part of the and travellers. In the course of the restoration were high-ranking clergymen. buildings in Schwandorf. moved to the newly built town Bürgerspital which was founded During the reconstruction of the of the old town traffic was banned The fountain is surrounded by hall in Fronberger Straße. th seats where you can have a rest. In 1504 the building was alleg- in the early 15 century and town hall the church was secula- from the upper part of the market After a complex restoration with was meant to provide social rized and restored in 2001. The square in the 80s. The fountain was donated by edly destroyed in a fire and was Ludwig Kuttner who was born reconstructed in 1584. a modern glass construction the welfare and care. heritage building now provides a historic Pfleghof now houses the stunning venue for local events. Its new centre is now the Monk’s in Schwandorf. Step by Step Magistrates who represented tourist information office and the Fountain. The Black Monk comme- A sightseeing tour of Schwandorf the Landesherren (territorial lords) Volkshochschule (adult education resided in the building. They centre). were also judges and thus had Grüß Gott – dear visitor to Schwandorf. the power to impose taxes and The artist Thomas Rauh designed customs duties. an illuminated dance floor in the Welcome to the Municipal District town of Schwandorf – outdoor area next to the Pfleghof, It’s great to have you here. In 1857 the building was sold and on a metal plate you will to the town and from then on find the lyrics of the Bavarian “Step by step” – is the motto of this guide. it was used as the teacher’s house National Anthem. Its aim is to provide you with information on how to discover as well as the school building. sights and places of interest. You will be surprised how many From 1921 to 2003 the building appealing places and things there are to explore. Wherever you housed the town hall. start your tour of Schwandorf, you will immediately be immersed 4 Market Square There are seats which offer a 7 Guesthouse Post preserved. Its name derives from its in the history of our town. The beautiful market square with stunning view of the old parish This is one of five buildings that original purpose – a stagecoach inn. church St. Jakob. At the lower end survived the great fire during the Schwandorf offers a variety of ways to spend your time in an its triangular form is the heart of J.W. von Goethe is said to have the town. It is surrounded by of the market square there used to Landshut War of Succession in entertaining, diversified and culturally challenging manner. th changed horses at this inn on his be the old 15 century town hall 1504. It has been restored many lovely old town houses with Italian Journey. The artist Carl We wish you a lot of pleasure and hope you have an exciting which housed the administration, times but its core as well as the spectacular gables and so called Spitzweg stayed here overnight. time making fascinating discoveries and finding time to relax, “curiosity windows”. a granary and shops. spiral gothic gable is still well enjoy and recover. Our offer for visitors is completed by a range of guided tours with different fascinating topics. Any questions? We are looking forward to your visit! We can also supply you with further information, documents, maps, souvenirs, etc ... Please find our office hours and phone number on the back of this leaflet. We wish you a stimulating walk, “step by step” – through our beautiful town. “Grüß Gott” – and have fun! Your tourist office team in Schwandorf 2 Town Hall elderly have been restored and a 5 Chimes It was composed in 1860 by 8 Stettner Square donation as Suianicondorf in 1006. The new town hall was finished connecting wing has been added. If you are lucky enough you will Konrad Max Kunz who is the This is the very spot where the There is a long tradition of milling in 2003 and the staff of the town The new Town hall reflects witness something really special. town’s most famous citizen. town was born. Here the river Naab in Schwandorf. The last working council moved into the building. a modern administration in a divides into three creeks and could mill, the Stettnermühle, was closed Every day at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Peter Mayer, a local sculptor, contemporary building. easily be crossed by means of a down in 1970. Until 2012 the Volks- The east and west wings of a you will be able to listen to the manufactured the chimes ford. This made early settlement hochschule (adult education centre) former residential home for the chimes that play the Bavarian in 1990. possible. Schwandorf was first was accommodated in the Stettner-
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11 Adolph-Kolping-Square The equestrian memorial 18 Historic presbytery From 1989 to 1991 the listed Nicely designed and decorated sculpture has connections Built in 1491 on the Gothic building was renovated and with a maypole, this square is with the boot which is part walls of an earlier building, has accommodated the parish named after the founder of the of Schwandorf’s coat of arms. the presbytery was single- community centre ever since. “Kolpingwerk”, which operates This monument was made by storey with a three-storey The former stables have been throughout the world. the late Peter Mayer. stepped gable. integrated into the Kindergarten. The monument in honour of In a second building phase All the other agricultural building Adolph Kolping was sponsored in 1569 it was enlarged, a were dismantled in 1962. by the local “Kolping family”. smoke room was added. The attic on the south side was developed into a complete storey in 1670.
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12 Stadtmauergasse House number 4 is Schwandorf’s 14 Färberhaus Built in 1559 this building was 16 Historic caves While walking down the stairs 19 St. James Parish Church Schwandorf is situated on one In this lane we can still see smallest house with a living area At the crossing of Breite Straße/ occupied by a dyer (Färber). Your walk along Breite Straße that lead to the 130 stone caves Built around 1400 in late of the pilgrim trails of the Route 2 part of the city wall which was of only 30 m . Feuerhausgasse a sculpture of An imminent collapse of the and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße takes we learn about their history as Gothic style the church was of St. James to Santiago de errected in the 15th century to After 1945 it was home to a group of pigs, the so-called building in 1995 was prevented by you to the “Weinberg” (a former beer cellars and warehouses for first extended in 1470 when Compostela. protect the citizens. two families with children. “Schweinchen-Denkmal” a private investor who renovated vineyard). There you will find the beer as well as their life-saving three baywere added. Two A statue of St. James, character- role as air-raid shelters in the last With an original length of 1.3 km After restoration and extension commemorates the former the building brilliantly taking into entrances to the Historic Caves. more bays followed between ized by the scallop shell, and the days of the Second World War. and a height of 10 to 12 m it was in 2006 by private owners the well-known cattle markets. This conideration the half-timber work They can be visited either 1866 and 1873. pilgrim’s clothes and staff is on financed by means of taxes on living area now spans 3 floors. is why the street was commonly on the upper floor as well as the individually at certain times This labyrinth of 60 caves was The Italian builder Pietro Spineta display outside the church tower. beer, wine and mead. known as “Saugasse”, sow lane. various vaults downstairs. or in groups at any time by renovated some years ago and designed the barrel vault which This 49m high tower a landmark One of Schwandorf`s oldest Now the building houses appointment (accompanied has been a unique tourist was added in 1678. of the town. houses is the “Färberhaus”, a restaurant with a nice by an official guide). attraction ever since. The neo-Gothic winged altar a craftman’s house. outdoor area. depicts the recruitment of St. James and his execution. Step by Step A sightseeing tour of Schwandorf
9 Water wheels Today the water wheels still 13 Bahnhofstraße 15 In the course of the restoration 15 Smithy who composed the Bavarian 17 Blasturm The original painting is now Opposite the Stettner Square generate electricity for the At the end of Stadtmauergasse of the building in 2002/2003 the In this craftman’s house horses Anthem, was born here on This tower was built at the th in the Georg-Schäfer-Museum ancient water wheels in the river illumination of the park. we arrive at this building which tower was completely renovated were shod. October 20 , 1770. She was highest point of the town. in Schweinfurt. Naab, are reminiscent of the is now the property of the town. and Stadtmauergasse was linked The blacksmith’s workshop the blacksmith’s daughter. Its name refers to the job Since its EU-funded renovation town’s former milling tradition. The southern part of the former to Bahnhofstraße. was probably in the middle of The blacksmith’s workshop of the keeper or watchman. in 2006 the tower accommodates A wooden pedestrian bridge town wall once had six towers, Next to the house there is a the house where there used to was closed in 1965. It was his job to send signals a museum and provides yet leads right into the municipal one of which is still existent in former public well which was be a fireplace. Following restoration in 2002 and signs, e. g. when stage- another tourist attraction. park, Schwandorf’s green lung the rear part of the house. integrated into the modern The wooden ceiling between the Hufschmiede now houses coaches were approaching, Guided tours can be arranged, with its beer garden and water supply system in 1909. the ground floor and the first a restaurant with an attractive he also warned about fires or otherwise see opening hours. children’s playground. floor dates back to 1573. outdoor area. approaching enemies. Anna Barbara Metz, wife of A keeper also functioned as a the keeper of the tower and musician for parochial as well mother of Konrad Max Kunz, as for private clients and was very much in demand. Bayernhymne Schwandorf’s best-known Gott mit dir, du Land der Bayern, Town hall Parish community centre citizen Konrad Max Kunz was deutsche Erde, Vaterland! born here on April 29th, 1812 Tourist Info Car park, park and ride Über deinen weiten Gauen as son of the keeper. Church, Chapel Parking deck/garage ruhe seine Segenshand. In 1860 he composed his song School, instit. of higher educ. Caravan site Er behüte deine Fluren, “for Bavaria” which has been the Post office schirme deiner Städte Bau Kindergarten Bavarian Anthem since June 29th, Playground Firestation und erhalte dir die Farben 1966. Konrad Max Kunz died in deines Himmels, weiß und blau! Panorama point Munich on August 3rd, 1875 and he was buried in a honorary grave Gott mit dir, dem Bayernvolke, 10 Municipal Museum From 1834 to 1845 the building 2 Spitalgarten in Schwandorf in 1975. dass wir, unsrer Väter wert, housed the first pharmacy. After On our walk around the town 3 In 1960 the famous Romantic fest in Eintracht und in Frieden that it was the home of the town we now reach Rathausstraße 1 painter Carl Spitzweg visited bauen unsres Glückes Herd! where we find one of the oldest hall from 1862 to 1922. 19 Schwandorf and sketched the Dass mit Deutschlands cultural features in town, the Blasturm. Later in 1970 he Bruderstämmen einig uns ein Stadtmuseum, which opened 18 painted the “Schwandorfer jeder schau und den in 1963. The collection dates Stadtpark Stadtturm in the Moonlight” alten Ruhm bewähre unser back to 1912. 9 6 in oil. Banner weiß und blau! 8 4 7 16 17 10 5
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11 Adolph-Kolping-Square The equestrian memorial 18 Historic presbytery From 1989 to 1991 the listed Nicely designed and decorated sculpture has connections Built in 1491 on the Gothic building was renovated and with a maypole, this square is with the boot which is part walls of an earlier building, has accommodated the parish named after the founder of the of Schwandorf’s coat of arms. the presbytery was single- community centre ever since. “Kolpingwerk”, which operates This monument was made by storey with a three-storey The former stables have been throughout the world. the late Peter Mayer. stepped gable. integrated into the Kindergarten. The monument in honour of In a second building phase All the other agricultural building Adolph Kolping was sponsored in 1569 it was enlarged, a were dismantled in 1962. by the local “Kolping family”. smoke room was added. The attic on the south side was developed into a complete storey in 1670.
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12 Stadtmauergasse House number 4 is Schwandorf’s 14 Färberhaus Built in 1559 this building was 16 Historic caves While walking down the stairs 19 St. James Parish Church Schwandorf is situated on one In this lane we can still see smallest house with a living area At the crossing of Breite Straße/ occupied by a dyer (Färber). Your walk along Breite Straße that lead to the 130 stone caves Built around 1400 in late of the pilgrim trails of the Route 2 part of the city wall which was of only 30 m . Feuerhausgasse a sculpture of An imminent collapse of the and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße takes we learn about their history as Gothic style the church was of St. James to Santiago de errected in the 15th century to After 1945 it was home to a group of pigs, the so-called building in 1995 was prevented by you to the “Weinberg” (a former beer cellars and warehouses for first extended in 1470 when Compostela. protect the citizens. two families with children. “Schweinchen-Denkmal” a private investor who renovated vineyard). There you will find the beer as well as their life-saving three baywere added. Two A statue of St. James, character- role as air-raid shelters in the last With an original length of 1.3 km After restoration and extension commemorates the former the building brilliantly taking into entrances to the Historic Caves. more bays followed between ized by the scallop shell, and the days of the Second World War. and a height of 10 to 12 m it was in 2006 by private owners the well-known cattle markets. This conideration the half-timber work They can be visited either 1866 and 1873. pilgrim’s clothes and staff is on financed by means of taxes on living area now spans 3 floors. is why the street was commonly on the upper floor as well as the individually at certain times This labyrinth of 60 caves was The Italian builder Pietro Spineta display outside the church tower. beer, wine and mead. known as “Saugasse”, sow lane. various vaults downstairs. or in groups at any time by renovated some years ago and designed the barrel vault which This 49m high tower a landmark One of Schwandorf`s oldest Now the building houses appointment (accompanied has been a unique tourist was added in 1678. of the town. houses is the “Färberhaus”, a restaurant with a nice by an official guide). attraction ever since. The neo-Gothic winged altar a craftman’s house. outdoor area. depicts the recruitment of St. James and his execution. Step by Step A sightseeing tour of Schwandorf
9 Water wheels Today the water wheels still 13 Bahnhofstraße 15 In the course of the restoration 15 Smithy who composed the Bavarian 17 Blasturm The original painting is now Opposite the Stettner Square generate electricity for the At the end of Stadtmauergasse of the building in 2002/2003 the In this craftman’s house horses Anthem, was born here on This tower was built at the th in the Georg-Schäfer-Museum ancient water wheels in the river illumination of the park. we arrive at this building which tower was completely renovated were shod. October 20 , 1770. She was highest point of the town. in Schweinfurt. Naab, are reminiscent of the is now the property of the town. and Stadtmauergasse was linked The blacksmith’s workshop the blacksmith’s daughter. Its name refers to the job Since its EU-funded renovation town’s former milling tradition. The southern part of the former to Bahnhofstraße. was probably in the middle of The blacksmith’s workshop of the keeper or watchman. in 2006 the tower accommodates A wooden pedestrian bridge town wall once had six towers, Next to the house there is a the house where there used to was closed in 1965. It was his job to send signals a museum and provides yet leads right into the municipal one of which is still existent in former public well which was be a fireplace. Following restoration in 2002 and signs, e. g. when stage- another tourist attraction. park, Schwandorf’s green lung the rear part of the house. integrated into the modern The wooden ceiling between the Hufschmiede now houses coaches were approaching, Guided tours can be arranged, with its beer garden and water supply system in 1909. the ground floor and the first a restaurant with an attractive he also warned about fires or otherwise see opening hours. children’s playground. floor dates back to 1573. outdoor area. approaching enemies. Anna Barbara Metz, wife of A keeper also functioned as a the keeper of the tower and musician for parochial as well mother of Konrad Max Kunz, as for private clients and was very much in demand. Bayernhymne Schwandorf’s best-known Gott mit dir, du Land der Bayern, Town hall Parish community centre citizen Konrad Max Kunz was deutsche Erde, Vaterland! born here on April 29th, 1812 Tourist Info Car park, park and ride Über deinen weiten Gauen as son of the keeper. Church, Chapel Parking deck/garage ruhe seine Segenshand. In 1860 he composed his song School, instit. of higher educ. Caravan site Er behüte deine Fluren, “for Bavaria” which has been the Post office schirme deiner Städte Bau Kindergarten Bavarian Anthem since June 29th, Playground Firestation und erhalte dir die Farben 1966. Konrad Max Kunz died in deines Himmels, weiß und blau! Panorama point Munich on August 3rd, 1875 and he was buried in a honorary grave Gott mit dir, dem Bayernvolke, 10 Municipal Museum From 1834 to 1845 the building 2 Spitalgarten in Schwandorf in 1975. dass wir, unsrer Väter wert, housed the first pharmacy. After On our walk around the town 3 In 1960 the famous Romantic fest in Eintracht und in Frieden that it was the home of the town we now reach Rathausstraße 1 painter Carl Spitzweg visited bauen unsres Glückes Herd! where we find one of the oldest hall from 1862 to 1922. 19 Schwandorf and sketched the Dass mit Deutschlands cultural features in town, the Blasturm. Later in 1970 he Bruderstämmen einig uns ein Stadtmuseum, which opened 18 painted the “Schwandorfer jeder schau und den in 1963. The collection dates Stadtpark Stadtturm in the Moonlight” alten Ruhm bewähre unser back to 1912. 9 6 in oil. Banner weiß und blau! 8 4 7 16 17 10 5
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11 Adolph-Kolping-Square The equestrian memorial 18 Historic presbytery From 1989 to 1991 the listed Nicely designed and decorated sculpture has connections Built in 1491 on the Gothic building was renovated and with a maypole, this square is with the boot which is part walls of an earlier building, has accommodated the parish named after the founder of the of Schwandorf’s coat of arms. the presbytery was single- community centre ever since. “Kolpingwerk”, which operates This monument was made by storey with a three-storey The former stables have been throughout the world. the late Peter Mayer. stepped gable. integrated into the Kindergarten. The monument in honour of In a second building phase All the other agricultural building Adolph Kolping was sponsored in 1569 it was enlarged, a were dismantled in 1962. by the local “Kolping family”. smoke room was added. The attic on the south side was developed into a complete storey in 1670.
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12 Stadtmauergasse House number 4 is Schwandorf’s 14 Färberhaus Built in 1559 this building was 16 Historic caves While walking down the stairs 19 St. James Parish Church Schwandorf is situated on one In this lane we can still see smallest house with a living area At the crossing of Breite Straße/ occupied by a dyer (Färber). Your walk along Breite Straße that lead to the 130 stone caves Built around 1400 in late of the pilgrim trails of the Route 2 part of the city wall which was of only 30 m . Feuerhausgasse a sculpture of An imminent collapse of the and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße takes we learn about their history as Gothic style the church was of St. James to Santiago de errected in the 15th century to After 1945 it was home to a group of pigs, the so-called building in 1995 was prevented by you to the “Weinberg” (a former beer cellars and warehouses for first extended in 1470 when Compostela. protect the citizens. two families with children. “Schweinchen-Denkmal” a private investor who renovated vineyard). There you will find the beer as well as their life-saving three baywere added. Two A statue of St. James, character- role as air-raid shelters in the last With an original length of 1.3 km After restoration and extension commemorates the former the building brilliantly taking into entrances to the Historic Caves. more bays followed between ized by the scallop shell, and the days of the Second World War. and a height of 10 to 12 m it was in 2006 by private owners the well-known cattle markets. This conideration the half-timber work They can be visited either 1866 and 1873. pilgrim’s clothes and staff is on financed by means of taxes on living area now spans 3 floors. is why the street was commonly on the upper floor as well as the individually at certain times This labyrinth of 60 caves was The Italian builder Pietro Spineta display outside the church tower. beer, wine and mead. known as “Saugasse”, sow lane. various vaults downstairs. or in groups at any time by renovated some years ago and designed the barrel vault which This 49m high tower a landmark One of Schwandorf`s oldest Now the building houses appointment (accompanied has been a unique tourist was added in 1678. of the town. houses is the “Färberhaus”, a restaurant with a nice by an official guide). attraction ever since. The neo-Gothic winged altar a craftman’s house. outdoor area. depicts the recruitment of St. James and his execution. Step by Step A sightseeing tour of Schwandorf
9 Water wheels Today the water wheels still 13 Bahnhofstraße 15 In the course of the restoration 15 Smithy who composed the Bavarian 17 Blasturm The original painting is now Opposite the Stettner Square generate electricity for the At the end of Stadtmauergasse of the building in 2002/2003 the In this craftman’s house horses Anthem, was born here on This tower was built at the th in the Georg-Schäfer-Museum ancient water wheels in the river illumination of the park. we arrive at this building which tower was completely renovated were shod. October 20 , 1770. She was highest point of the town. in Schweinfurt. Naab, are reminiscent of the is now the property of the town. and Stadtmauergasse was linked The blacksmith’s workshop the blacksmith’s daughter. Its name refers to the job Since its EU-funded renovation town’s former milling tradition. The southern part of the former to Bahnhofstraße. was probably in the middle of The blacksmith’s workshop of the keeper or watchman. in 2006 the tower accommodates A wooden pedestrian bridge town wall once had six towers, Next to the house there is a the house where there used to was closed in 1965. It was his job to send signals a museum and provides yet leads right into the municipal one of which is still existent in former public well which was be a fireplace. Following restoration in 2002 and signs, e. g. when stage- another tourist attraction. park, Schwandorf’s green lung the rear part of the house. integrated into the modern The wooden ceiling between the Hufschmiede now houses coaches were approaching, Guided tours can be arranged, with its beer garden and water supply system in 1909. the ground floor and the first a restaurant with an attractive he also warned about fires or otherwise see opening hours. children’s playground. floor dates back to 1573. outdoor area. approaching enemies. Anna Barbara Metz, wife of A keeper also functioned as a the keeper of the tower and musician for parochial as well mother of Konrad Max Kunz, as for private clients and was very much in demand. Bayernhymne Schwandorf’s best-known Gott mit dir, du Land der Bayern, Town hall Parish community centre citizen Konrad Max Kunz was deutsche Erde, Vaterland! born here on April 29th, 1812 Tourist Info Car park, park and ride Über deinen weiten Gauen as son of the keeper. Church, Chapel Parking deck/garage ruhe seine Segenshand. In 1860 he composed his song School, instit. of higher educ. Caravan site Er behüte deine Fluren, “for Bavaria” which has been the Post office schirme deiner Städte Bau Kindergarten Bavarian Anthem since June 29th, Playground Firestation und erhalte dir die Farben 1966. Konrad Max Kunz died in deines Himmels, weiß und blau! Panorama point Munich on August 3rd, 1875 and he was buried in a honorary grave Gott mit dir, dem Bayernvolke, 10 Municipal Museum From 1834 to 1845 the building 2 Spitalgarten in Schwandorf in 1975. dass wir, unsrer Väter wert, housed the first pharmacy. After On our walk around the town 3 In 1960 the famous Romantic fest in Eintracht und in Frieden that it was the home of the town we now reach Rathausstraße 1 painter Carl Spitzweg visited bauen unsres Glückes Herd! where we find one of the oldest hall from 1862 to 1922. 19 Schwandorf and sketched the Dass mit Deutschlands cultural features in town, the Blasturm. Later in 1970 he Bruderstämmen einig uns ein Stadtmuseum, which opened 18 painted the “Schwandorfer jeder schau und den in 1963. The collection dates Stadtpark Stadtturm in the Moonlight” alten Ruhm bewähre unser back to 1912. 9 6 in oil. Banner weiß und blau! 8 4 7 16 17 10 5
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11 Adolph-Kolping-Square The equestrian memorial 18 Historic presbytery From 1989 to 1991 the listed Nicely designed and decorated sculpture has connections Built in 1491 on the Gothic building was renovated and with a maypole, this square is with the boot which is part walls of an earlier building, has accommodated the parish named after the founder of the of Schwandorf’s coat of arms. the presbytery was single- community centre ever since. “Kolpingwerk”, which operates This monument was made by storey with a three-storey The former stables have been throughout the world. the late Peter Mayer. stepped gable. integrated into the Kindergarten. The monument in honour of In a second building phase All the other agricultural building Adolph Kolping was sponsored in 1569 it was enlarged, a were dismantled in 1962. by the local “Kolping family”. smoke room was added. The attic on the south side was developed into a complete storey in 1670.
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12 Stadtmauergasse House number 4 is Schwandorf’s 14 Färberhaus Built in 1559 this building was 16 Historic caves While walking down the stairs 19 St. James Parish Church Schwandorf is situated on one In this lane we can still see smallest house with a living area At the crossing of Breite Straße/ occupied by a dyer (Färber). Your walk along Breite Straße that lead to the 130 stone caves Built around 1400 in late of the pilgrim trails of the Route 2 part of the city wall which was of only 30 m . Feuerhausgasse a sculpture of An imminent collapse of the and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße takes we learn about their history as Gothic style the church was of St. James to Santiago de errected in the 15th century to After 1945 it was home to a group of pigs, the so-called building in 1995 was prevented by you to the “Weinberg” (a former beer cellars and warehouses for first extended in 1470 when Compostela. protect the citizens. two families with children. “Schweinchen-Denkmal” a private investor who renovated vineyard). There you will find the beer as well as their life-saving three baywere added. Two A statue of St. James, character- role as air-raid shelters in the last With an original length of 1.3 km After restoration and extension commemorates the former the building brilliantly taking into entrances to the Historic Caves. more bays followed between ized by the scallop shell, and the days of the Second World War. and a height of 10 to 12 m it was in 2006 by private owners the well-known cattle markets. This conideration the half-timber work They can be visited either 1866 and 1873. pilgrim’s clothes and staff is on financed by means of taxes on living area now spans 3 floors. is why the street was commonly on the upper floor as well as the individually at certain times This labyrinth of 60 caves was The Italian builder Pietro Spineta display outside the church tower. beer, wine and mead. known as “Saugasse”, sow lane. various vaults downstairs. or in groups at any time by renovated some years ago and designed the barrel vault which This 49m high tower a landmark One of Schwandorf`s oldest Now the building houses appointment (accompanied has been a unique tourist was added in 1678. of the town. houses is the “Färberhaus”, a restaurant with a nice by an official guide). attraction ever since. The neo-Gothic winged altar a craftman’s house. outdoor area. depicts the recruitment of St. James and his execution. Step by Step A sightseeing tour of Schwandorf
9 Water wheels Today the water wheels still 13 Bahnhofstraße 15 In the course of the restoration 15 Smithy who composed the Bavarian 17 Blasturm The original painting is now Opposite the Stettner Square generate electricity for the At the end of Stadtmauergasse of the building in 2002/2003 the In this craftman’s house horses Anthem, was born here on This tower was built at the th in the Georg-Schäfer-Museum ancient water wheels in the river illumination of the park. we arrive at this building which tower was completely renovated were shod. October 20 , 1770. She was highest point of the town. in Schweinfurt. Naab, are reminiscent of the is now the property of the town. and Stadtmauergasse was linked The blacksmith’s workshop the blacksmith’s daughter. Its name refers to the job Since its EU-funded renovation town’s former milling tradition. The southern part of the former to Bahnhofstraße. was probably in the middle of The blacksmith’s workshop of the keeper or watchman. in 2006 the tower accommodates A wooden pedestrian bridge town wall once had six towers, Next to the house there is a the house where there used to was closed in 1965. It was his job to send signals a museum and provides yet leads right into the municipal one of which is still existent in former public well which was be a fireplace. Following restoration in 2002 and signs, e. g. when stage- another tourist attraction. park, Schwandorf’s green lung the rear part of the house. integrated into the modern The wooden ceiling between the Hufschmiede now houses coaches were approaching, Guided tours can be arranged, with its beer garden and water supply system in 1909. the ground floor and the first a restaurant with an attractive he also warned about fires or otherwise see opening hours. children’s playground. floor dates back to 1573. outdoor area. approaching enemies. Anna Barbara Metz, wife of A keeper also functioned as a the keeper of the tower and musician for parochial as well mother of Konrad Max Kunz, as for private clients and was very much in demand. Bayernhymne Schwandorf’s best-known Gott mit dir, du Land der Bayern, Town hall Parish community centre citizen Konrad Max Kunz was deutsche Erde, Vaterland! born here on April 29th, 1812 Tourist Info Car park, park and ride Über deinen weiten Gauen as son of the keeper. Church, Chapel Parking deck/garage ruhe seine Segenshand. In 1860 he composed his song School, instit. of higher educ. Caravan site Er behüte deine Fluren, “for Bavaria” which has been the Post office schirme deiner Städte Bau Kindergarten Bavarian Anthem since June 29th, Playground Firestation und erhalte dir die Farben 1966. Konrad Max Kunz died in deines Himmels, weiß und blau! Panorama point Munich on August 3rd, 1875 and he was buried in a honorary grave Gott mit dir, dem Bayernvolke, 10 Municipal Museum From 1834 to 1845 the building 2 Spitalgarten in Schwandorf in 1975. dass wir, unsrer Väter wert, housed the first pharmacy. After On our walk around the town 3 In 1960 the famous Romantic fest in Eintracht und in Frieden that it was the home of the town we now reach Rathausstraße 1 painter Carl Spitzweg visited bauen unsres Glückes Herd! where we find one of the oldest hall from 1862 to 1922. 19 Schwandorf and sketched the Dass mit Deutschlands cultural features in town, the Blasturm. Later in 1970 he Bruderstämmen einig uns ein Stadtmuseum, which opened 18 painted the “Schwandorfer jeder schau und den in 1963. The collection dates Stadtpark Stadtturm in the Moonlight” alten Ruhm bewähre unser back to 1912. 9 6 in oil. Banner weiß und blau! 8 4 7 16 17 10 5
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11 Adolph-Kolping-Square The equestrian memorial 18 Historic presbytery From 1989 to 1991 the listed Nicely designed and decorated sculpture has connections Built in 1491 on the Gothic building was renovated and with a maypole, this square is with the boot which is part walls of an earlier building, has accommodated the parish named after the founder of the of Schwandorf’s coat of arms. the presbytery was single- community centre ever since. “Kolpingwerk”, which operates This monument was made by storey with a three-storey The former stables have been throughout the world. the late Peter Mayer. stepped gable. integrated into the Kindergarten. The monument in honour of In a second building phase All the other agricultural building Adolph Kolping was sponsored in 1569 it was enlarged, a were dismantled in 1962. by the local “Kolping family”. smoke room was added. The attic on the south side was developed into a complete storey in 1670.
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12 Stadtmauergasse House number 4 is Schwandorf’s 14 Färberhaus Built in 1559 this building was 16 Historic caves While walking down the stairs 19 St. James Parish Church Schwandorf is situated on one In this lane we can still see smallest house with a living area At the crossing of Breite Straße/ occupied by a dyer (Färber). Your walk along Breite Straße that lead to the 130 stone caves Built around 1400 in late of the pilgrim trails of the Route 2 part of the city wall which was of only 30 m . Feuerhausgasse a sculpture of An imminent collapse of the and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße takes we learn about their history as Gothic style the church was of St. James to Santiago de errected in the 15th century to After 1945 it was home to a group of pigs, the so-called building in 1995 was prevented by you to the “Weinberg” (a former beer cellars and warehouses for first extended in 1470 when Compostela. protect the citizens. two families with children. “Schweinchen-Denkmal” a private investor who renovated vineyard). There you will find the beer as well as their life-saving three baywere added. Two A statue of St. James, character- role as air-raid shelters in the last With an original length of 1.3 km After restoration and extension commemorates the former the building brilliantly taking into entrances to the Historic Caves. more bays followed between ized by the scallop shell, and the days of the Second World War. and a height of 10 to 12 m it was in 2006 by private owners the well-known cattle markets. This conideration the half-timber work They can be visited either 1866 and 1873. pilgrim’s clothes and staff is on financed by means of taxes on living area now spans 3 floors. is why the street was commonly on the upper floor as well as the individually at certain times This labyrinth of 60 caves was The Italian builder Pietro Spineta display outside the church tower. beer, wine and mead. known as “Saugasse”, sow lane. various vaults downstairs. or in groups at any time by renovated some years ago and designed the barrel vault which This 49m high tower a landmark One of Schwandorf`s oldest Now the building houses appointment (accompanied has been a unique tourist was added in 1678. of the town. houses is the “Färberhaus”, a restaurant with a nice by an official guide). attraction ever since. The neo-Gothic winged altar a craftman’s house. outdoor area. depicts the recruitment of St. James and his execution. Step by Step A sightseeing tour of Schwandorf
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12 Stadtmauergasse House number 4 is Schwandorf’s 14 Färberhaus Built in 1559 this building was 16 Historic caves While walking down the stairs 19 St. James Parish Church Schwandorf is situated on one In this lane we can still see smallest house with a living area At the crossing of Breite Straße/ occupied by a dyer (Färber). Your walk along Breite Straße that lead to the 130 stone caves Built around 1400 in late of the pilgrim trails of the Route 2 part of the city wall which was of only 30 m . Feuerhausgasse a sculpture of An imminent collapse of the and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße takes we learn about their history as Gothic style the church was of St. James to Santiago de errected in the 15th century to After 1945 it was home to a group of pigs, the so-called building in 1995 was prevented by you to the “Weinberg” (a former beer cellars and warehouses for first extended in 1470 when Compostela. protect the citizens. two families with children. “Schweinchen-Denkmal” a private investor who renovated vineyard). There you will find the beer as well as their life-saving three baywere added. Two A statue of St. James, character- role as air-raid shelters in the last With an original length of 1.3 km After restoration and extension commemorates the former the building brilliantly taking into entrances to the Historic Caves. more bays followed between ized by the scallop shell, and the days of the Second World War. and a height of 10 to 12 m it was in 2006 by private owners the well-known cattle markets. This conideration the half-timber work They can be visited either 1866 and 1873. pilgrim’s clothes and staff is on financed by means of taxes on living area now spans 3 floors. is why the street was commonly on the upper floor as well as the individually at certain times This labyrinth of 60 caves was The Italian builder Pietro Spineta display outside the church tower. beer, wine and mead. known as “Saugasse”, sow lane. various vaults downstairs. or in groups at any time by renovated some years ago and designed the barrel vault which This 49m high tower a landmark One of Schwandorf`s oldest Now the building houses appointment (accompanied has been a unique tourist was added in 1678. of the town. houses is the “Färberhaus”, a restaurant with a nice by an official guide). attraction ever since. The neo-Gothic winged altar a craftman’s house. outdoor area. depicts the recruitment of St. James and his execution. Step by Step A sightseeing tour of Schwandorf
9 Water wheels Today the water wheels still 13 Bahnhofstraße 15 In the course of the restoration 15 Smithy who composed the Bavarian 17 Blasturm The original painting is now Opposite the Stettner Square generate electricity for the At the end of Stadtmauergasse of the building in 2002/2003 the In this craftman’s house horses Anthem, was born here on This tower was built at the th in the Georg-Schäfer-Museum ancient water wheels in the river illumination of the park. we arrive at this building which tower was completely renovated were shod. October 20 , 1770. She was highest point of the town. in Schweinfurt. Naab, are reminiscent of the is now the property of the town. and Stadtmauergasse was linked The blacksmith’s workshop the blacksmith’s daughter. Its name refers to the job Since its EU-funded renovation town’s former milling tradition. The southern part of the former to Bahnhofstraße. was probably in the middle of The blacksmith’s workshop of the keeper or watchman. in 2006 the tower accommodates A wooden pedestrian bridge town wall once had six towers, Next to the house there is a the house where there used to was closed in 1965. It was his job to send signals a museum and provides yet leads right into the municipal one of which is still existent in former public well which was be a fireplace. Following restoration in 2002 and signs, e. g. when stage- another tourist attraction. park, Schwandorf’s green lung the rear part of the house. integrated into the modern The wooden ceiling between the Hufschmiede now houses coaches were approaching, Guided tours can be arranged, with its beer garden and water supply system in 1909. the ground floor and the first a restaurant with an attractive he also warned about fires or otherwise see opening hours. children’s playground. floor dates back to 1573. outdoor area. approaching enemies. Anna Barbara Metz, wife of A keeper also functioned as a the keeper of the tower and musician for parochial as well mother of Konrad Max Kunz, as for private clients and was very much in demand. Bayernhymne Schwandorf’s best-known Gott mit dir, du Land der Bayern, Town hall Parish community centre citizen Konrad Max Kunz was deutsche Erde, Vaterland! born here on April 29th, 1812 Tourist Info Car park, park and ride Über deinen weiten Gauen as son of the keeper. Church, Chapel Parking deck/garage ruhe seine Segenshand. In 1860 he composed his song School, instit. of higher educ. Caravan site Er behüte deine Fluren, “for Bavaria” which has been the Post office schirme deiner Städte Bau Kindergarten Bavarian Anthem since June 29th, Playground Firestation und erhalte dir die Farben 1966. Konrad Max Kunz died in deines Himmels, weiß und blau! Panorama point Munich on August 3rd, 1875 and he was buried in a honorary grave Gott mit dir, dem Bayernvolke, 10 Municipal Museum From 1834 to 1845 the building 2 Spitalgarten in Schwandorf in 1975. dass wir, unsrer Väter wert, housed the first pharmacy. After On our walk around the town 3 In 1960 the famous Romantic fest in Eintracht und in Frieden that it was the home of the town we now reach Rathausstraße 1 painter Carl Spitzweg visited bauen unsres Glückes Herd! where we find one of the oldest hall from 1862 to 1922. 19 Schwandorf and sketched the Dass mit Deutschlands cultural features in town, the Blasturm. Later in 1970 he Bruderstämmen einig uns ein Stadtmuseum, which opened 18 painted the “Schwandorfer jeder schau und den in 1963. The collection dates Stadtpark Stadtturm in the Moonlight” alten Ruhm bewähre unser back to 1912. 9 6 in oil. Banner weiß und blau! 8 4 7 16 17 10 5
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11 Adolph-Kolping-Square The equestrian memorial 18 Historic presbytery From 1989 to 1991 the listed Nicely designed and decorated sculpture has connections Built in 1491 on the Gothic building was renovated and with a maypole, this square is with the boot which is part walls of an earlier building, has accommodated the parish named after the founder of the of Schwandorf’s coat of arms. the presbytery was single- community centre ever since. “Kolpingwerk”, which operates This monument was made by storey with a three-storey The former stables have been throughout the world. the late Peter Mayer. stepped gable. integrated into the Kindergarten. The monument in honour of In a second building phase All the other agricultural building Adolph Kolping was sponsored in 1569 it was enlarged, a were dismantled in 1962. by the local “Kolping family”. smoke room was added. The attic on the south side was developed into a complete storey in 1670.
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12 Stadtmauergasse House number 4 is Schwandorf’s 14 Färberhaus Built in 1559 this building was 16 Historic caves While walking down the stairs 19 St. James Parish Church Schwandorf is situated on one In this lane we can still see smallest house with a living area At the crossing of Breite Straße/ occupied by a dyer (Färber). Your walk along Breite Straße that lead to the 130 stone caves Built around 1400 in late of the pilgrim trails of the Route 2 part of the city wall which was of only 30 m . Feuerhausgasse a sculpture of An imminent collapse of the and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße takes we learn about their history as Gothic style the church was of St. James to Santiago de errected in the 15th century to After 1945 it was home to a group of pigs, the so-called building in 1995 was prevented by you to the “Weinberg” (a former beer cellars and warehouses for first extended in 1470 when Compostela. protect the citizens. two families with children. “Schweinchen-Denkmal” a private investor who renovated vineyard). There you will find the beer as well as their life-saving three baywere added. Two A statue of St. James, character- role as air-raid shelters in the last With an original length of 1.3 km After restoration and extension commemorates the former the building brilliantly taking into entrances to the Historic Caves. more bays followed between ized by the scallop shell, and the days of the Second World War. and a height of 10 to 12 m it was in 2006 by private owners the well-known cattle markets. This conideration the half-timber work They can be visited either 1866 and 1873. pilgrim’s clothes and staff is on financed by means of taxes on living area now spans 3 floors. is why the street was commonly on the upper floor as well as the individually at certain times This labyrinth of 60 caves was The Italian builder Pietro Spineta display outside the church tower. beer, wine and mead. known as “Saugasse”, sow lane. various vaults downstairs. or in groups at any time by renovated some years ago and designed the barrel vault which This 49m high tower a landmark One of Schwandorf`s oldest Now the building houses appointment (accompanied has been a unique tourist was added in 1678. of the town. houses is the “Färberhaus”, a restaurant with a nice by an official guide). attraction ever since. The neo-Gothic winged altar a craftman’s house. outdoor area. depicts the recruitment of St. James and his execution. 1 Historic Pfleghof In 2003 the last remaining 3 Spital church It was also a hospice for pilgrims 6 Monk’s Fountain morates the Röls brothers who This is one of the oldest members of the town council This church was part of the and travellers. In the course of the restoration were high-ranking clergymen. buildings in Schwandorf. moved to the newly built town Bürgerspital which was founded During the reconstruction of the of the old town traffic was banned The fountain is surrounded by hall in Fronberger Straße. th seats where you can have a rest. In 1504 the building was alleg- in the early 15 century and town hall the church was secula- from the upper part of the market After a complex restoration with was meant to provide social rized and restored in 2001. The square in the 80s. The fountain was donated by edly destroyed in a fire and was Ludwig Kuttner who was born reconstructed in 1584. a modern glass construction the welfare and care. heritage building now provides a historic Pfleghof now houses the stunning venue for local events. Its new centre is now the Monk’s in Schwandorf. Step by Step Magistrates who represented tourist information office and the Fountain. The Black Monk comme- A sightseeing tour of Schwandorf the Landesherren (territorial lords) Volkshochschule (adult education resided in the building. They centre). were also judges and thus had Grüß Gott – dear visitor to Schwandorf. the power to impose taxes and The artist Thomas Rauh designed customs duties. an illuminated dance floor in the Welcome to the Municipal District town of Schwandorf – outdoor area next to the Pfleghof, It’s great to have you here. In 1857 the building was sold and on a metal plate you will to the town and from then on find the lyrics of the Bavarian “Step by step” – is the motto of this guide. it was used as the teacher’s house National Anthem. Its aim is to provide you with information on how to discover as well as the school building. sights and places of interest. You will be surprised how many From 1921 to 2003 the building appealing places and things there are to explore. Wherever you housed the town hall. start your tour of Schwandorf, you will immediately be immersed 4 Market Square There are seats which offer a 7 Guesthouse Post preserved. Its name derives from its in the history of our town. The beautiful market square with stunning view of the old parish This is one of five buildings that original purpose – a stagecoach inn. church St. Jakob. At the lower end survived the great fire during the Schwandorf offers a variety of ways to spend your time in an its triangular form is the heart of J.W. von Goethe is said to have the town. It is surrounded by of the market square there used to Landshut War of Succession in entertaining, diversified and culturally challenging manner. th changed horses at this inn on his be the old 15 century town hall 1504. It has been restored many lovely old town houses with Italian Journey. The artist Carl We wish you a lot of pleasure and hope you have an exciting which housed the administration, times but its core as well as the spectacular gables and so called Spitzweg stayed here overnight. time making fascinating discoveries and finding time to relax, “curiosity windows”. a granary and shops. spiral gothic gable is still well enjoy and recover. Our offer for visitors is completed by a range of guided tours with different fascinating topics. Any questions? We are looking forward to your visit! 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