Fürth is the hometown of Ludwig Erhard, who was born in Fürth in 1897. He was not only the first Federal Minister of Economics, but also the second Chancellor of Germany, and one of the most important figures in post-war German history. At the Ludwig Erhard Center (LEZ), you can learn more about him, his life, and his work.

And did you know that the famous Playmobil figures come from Zirndorf near Fürth? These plastic figures took children’s rooms around the world by storm. The market launch took place in 1974 with the first figures of knights, Native Americans, and construction workers. Did you ever have one of these figures in your child’s room?

The Most Beautiful Sights in Fürth

Fürth is a cozy town, and the most important highlights are located quite close together, so you can easily explore Fürth on foot. In the heart of Fürth, you’ll find half-timbered houses, churches, charming alleys and courtyards, as well as numerous restaurants, cafés, and bars. In the following overview, we have highlighted the top Fürth sights and other highlights for you.

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Fürther Freiheit & Weekly Market

In 1835, the first German railway (called “the Eagle”) arrived here at Fürther Freiheit and ran between Nuremberg and Fürth on a six-kilometer route until 1922. The Englishman William Wilson was the driver of the first English locomotive, which was brought to Germany in individual parts and assembled on site. With 40 hp and a top speed of 23 km/h, Wilson drove the locomotive along the tracks. You can marvel at a replica of this legendary locomotive at the DB Museum in Nuremberg.

The magnificent Ludwigsbahnhof (Ludwigsbahnhof) stood until 1938, before the building was demolished to make way for Nazi marches. Today, you can still find an information board on Fürther Freiheit (Freiheit) commemorating this era. These days, Fürther Freiheit is primarily used as an event venue (e.g., for the Fürth Michaelis Church Fair). Between Fürther Freiheit and Adenauer-Anlage (Adenauer Park) is the modern Fürth Market, which awaits you with regional products and delicious food.

Fürth City Theater

In our opinion, one of the most beautiful buildings in Fürth is the City Theater, which is located directly opposite the Church of Our Lady. The building was built in 1902 by the famous architects Helmer and Fellner in the neo-baroque style. On the exterior facade, you can see busts of Wagner, Lessing, Beethoven, and Goethe, as well as reliefs of Mozart and Schiller. And if you look closely, you might even find the occasional cloverleaf. To the program.

View from the Town Hall Tower

We love admiring cities from a bird’s eye view. In Fürth, as part of a guided tour, we were able to climb the tower of the neoclassical town hall and look out over the entire city from a height of 52 meters. The weather was perfect that day, and we could even make out the Imperial Castle in Nuremberg and the surrounding towns. The town hall, by the way, was modeled after the Palazzo Veccio in Florence.

Every day at 12:04 p.m., Fürth lets the rock classic “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin ring out over the 25 bells in the town hall tower. Strange, isn’t it? Perhaps you can arrange to be nearby at exactly that time. Incidentally, you can only climb the tower as part of the “Focus on the Town Hall, Tower, and Co.” tour. Click here for the next dates.

The small Fürth courtyards & Pfarrgasse

Fürth is full of surprises, and during our first few meters through the city center, we discovered many small courtyards that were beautifully decorated and lushly planted. A special highlight is Pfarrgasse, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved alleys in the historic old town. This narrow alley connects St. Michael’s Church Square with Obere Fischerstraße. Also check out the courtyard right behind the Stubenhocker restaurant. Here, too, love of half-timbered houses meets love of plants.

Love of half-timbered houses at the “Green Market”

In Fürth, you’ll sooner or later stumble across the “Green Market”, located right in the heart of the old town and already the focal point of old Fürth. Today, you’ll find a colorful mix of sandstone houses with gables and picturesque half-timbered houses. Take a look at the “Juggler Fountain”, which harks back to earlier times. Even back then, one could marvel at numerous artists, acrobats, and performers here at the Green Market.

Around the Green Market, you’ll find restaurants, cafés, shops, and bars. The Stubenhocker restaurant is said to have the best burgers in town. We also really liked the restaurant’s look, which was somewhat reminiscent of a cozy living room. The Tante Förster restaurant (opposite Pizzazulu) also serves excellent food. Here you will find mainly Franconian specialties, but also great vegan and vegetarian dishes.

The popular Gustavstraße

We recommend a stroll along Gustavstraße, which was once the most important street in the old town and is now known and popular for its colorful pub scene. In the evening, locals and holidaymakers gather here to end the day in a relaxed atmosphere. Popular restaurants include the Italian wine bar Casanova, the Mediterranean restaurant Spitiko, the TAPAS restaurant, the Grüner Baum restaurant, and the Vietnamese restaurant Pho Xa. You can get delicious coffee and cake at Café Michaelis and Café Kaffeebohne.

Strolling & Shopping in the City Center

The Fürth inner city and old town around Königstraße, Hirschenstraße, Friedrichstraße, Alexanderstraße, Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße, and Schwabacher Straße invite you to stroll and shop. Here, in the heart of the city, numerous shops, restaurants, and cafés line the streets. In addition to well-known brands such as H&M, C&A, Snipes, Hugendubel, and Hunkemöller, you’ll also find small, owner-operated shops, such as Staudt’s (pretty little things) and Schleicherei (soaps, among others).

Be sure to stop by the wonderful Bärenbrot bakery, the Eismania ice cream parlor, and the cute Kaffeesurium café. The cheesecake is a dream, and we don’t even need to mention the delicious flat white. At Königstraße 44 is the fantastic “kleegrün” unpackaged goods store. Here you’ll find plenty of groceries, drugstore items, and things for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. By the way: The farmers’ market takes place every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waageplatz, where you can buy fresh, regional produce directly from the producers.

Virtual Reality at Pixels

Have you ever been in a “virtual world”? At Pixels in Fürth, you can immerse yourself in exciting and thrilling worlds with VR glasses. Pixels offers a huge selection of different experiences and games, whether action and adventure, fun games, or sports. We wore VR glasses and held two VR controllers to play.

Among other things, we had to defend a castle with bow and arrow from a wild herd of orcs, rode a roller coaster with wild loops, and stood in the middle of a giant aquarium, surrounded by countless fish, turtles, and aquatic plants. 30 minutes of fun and thrills are available from just €20 per play area.

City Park with Rose Garden in Fürth

One of the top attractions in Fürth is definitely the idyllic Fürth City Park, which is just a stone’s throw from the old town. Here, on the northeastern edge of Fürth’s city center, the city’s green lung stretches along the Pegnitz River from the Röllingersteg to the Karlsteg. Various options await you for being active or simply relaxing. Popular with young and old is the Fontänenhof (Fountain Courtyard) between the Church of the Resurrection and the Stadtparkcafé, as well as the beautifully landscaped rose garden with benches.

Bicycle tour to the Fürth river triangle

Did you know that the two rivers Rednitz and Pegnitz converge in Fürth? We highly recommend a short bike tour to the so-called “river triangle”. From there, the river is called the “Regnitz” and flows further towards Erlangen, Forchheim, and Bamberg. A well-developed walking and cycling path leads from the city park along the Pegnitz River to the river triangle. A small platform at the confluence invites you to linger and relax. Pack some snacks and a blanket and make yourself comfortable on the riverbank.

Riverside Promenade & Bath Street

On the western edge of the city center, there is a wonderful riverside promenade along the Rednitz River, where you can take a leisurely stroll and linger. This was once the site of the Fürth River Pool, which was particularly busy during the summer months. In 2007, however, the river pool was transformed into a 770-meter-long promenade, where walkers and cyclists can enjoy the proximity to the water.

We can recommend the Café Badehaus, located right here on the promenade and formerly part of the river pool. Today, exhibitions, concerts, readings, and performances are regularly held here. More information here: Kulturort Badstraße 8. After our first few hours in the city, we ordered a cool shandy and delicious coffee at the café and enjoyed a relaxing end to the afternoon.

Museums in the City

There are several museums in Fürth that offer a variety of cultural and historical experiences. Here are some interesting museums in Fürth:

Jewish Museum: This museum focuses on Jewish history and culture in Franconia, including Fürth. It presents exhibits on Jewish life, traditions, and history, with a special emphasis on the Jewish community in Fürth. The museum is located in a former synagogue near the City Theater. Learn more here.

Crime Museum: At the Crime Museum, you can get to the bottom of whether Fürth was once a dangerous place or a safe haven. On your journey through 200 years of criminal and police history in the city of Fürth, you’ll learn about some spectacular criminal cases, forensic science, and forensic medicine. More about this here.

Fürth Broadcasting Museum: The Fürth Broadcasting Museum is one of the largest broadcasting museums in Europe. It presents the development of broadcasting technology and houses an extensive collection of radios, televisions, and other equipment from various eras. More about this here. Note: Currently closed for renovations!

Restaurants & Cafés

Kaffeesurium: We discovered this cool café by chance while strolling through the city center. Here you can get delicious coffee and cake. Be sure to try the cheesecake and a flat white!

Pizzazulu: Did you know that Fürth is home to one of the world’s best pizzerias? The Pizzazulu pizzeria recently landed back in the ranking of Europe’s 50 top pizzerias. With over 35 years of experience, the owner creates delicious pizzas based on Italian recipes. The olives and mozzarella are even delivered by truck directly from Italy every Monday.

Café Badehaus: At the Badehaus café on the waterfront, you can sit comfortably outside, drink a shandy, and enjoy the atmosphere. The menu also features homemade cakes. Exhibitions, readings, concerts, and other performances regularly take place in the building.

Samocca Coffee Roastery:At the Samocca coffee roastery, you can get a great breakfast, delicious coffee, and, of course, cakes. The staff is super friendly, attentive, and helpful. The café is a project of Lebenshilfe Fürth and Dambacher Werkstätten für Behinderte gGmbH.

Stadtparkcafé: The Stadtparkcafé, located right next to the open-air stage, is highly recommended. Not only is incredibly delicious bread baked here, but they also serve fantastic dishes. We highly recommend the bread with hummus and the spinach dumplings. Mmm, delicious!

Tim’s Kitchen: Do you like fine dining and enjoy the occasional gourmet restaurant? Then head to “Tim’s Kitchen.” Here you can look forward to a great atmosphere and first-class cuisine. The varied food is perfectly matched to the wine. Every course here is a poem.

Events in the Cloverleaf City

Fürth is home to many different festivals and events throughout the year. Here are some of the most well-known and popular:

Michaelis Kirchweih: It is Germany’s largest street church fair and has even been listed as an intangible cultural heritage since 2018. Look forward to two weeks of live music, market stalls, food stands, rides and much more starting at the end of September. Almost 1.5 million visitors now come to this unique event every year. More about it here.

Fürth Festival:At the beginning of July, you’ll find numerous stages throughout the city offering a colorful mix of music and comedy. Whether young or old, the Fürth Festival has something for everyone. More about it here.

Sommer Nachts Ball: In Fürth’s beautiful city park, there will once again be dancing, strolling and celebrating under the open sky. This event is accompanied by a spectacular musical and culinary program. The location is said to be particularly beautiful, being lavishly decorated for the event. More information here.

Old Town Christmas: On Waagplatz, the Old Town Christmas takes place every year at Christmas time, between the historic houses and beautiful facades. You can expect a captivating atmosphere, delicious food, and fantastic handicrafts. It’s said to still be a real insider tip! More information here.

Our Hotel in Fürth

During our time in Fürth, we stayed at the privately run Werners Boutique Hotel*, which is just a 3-minute walk from the train station. A perfect location for exploring the city. The hotel has two restaurants, a bar, a quiet courtyard with seating, and 35 individually designed rooms (single rooms, double rooms, family rooms, studios, and suites). In the morning, a delicious breakfast buffet awaits you in the restaurant.

Our room It had a large bathroom with shower, a separate room with a double bed, table and chair, ample storage space, TV, Wi-Fi, a minibar, and a view of the backyard. As a welcome, there were two bars of chocolate on the bed, which I (Bolle) loved, of course. I LOVE CHOCOLATE! Hotel guests can work out for free at the Clever Fit gym, which is only 2 minutes from the hotel. I wonder if that has something to do with the chocolate? Book a room here*.

Travel tips for Fürth

By car:Fürth is easily accessible via a well-developed motorway network. If you’re coming from the west, you should take the A6 between Heilbronn and Amberg. If you’re coming from the north, it’s best to take the A3 between Frankfurt and Passau or the A9 between Berlin and Munich.

Distances to Fürth:

• Hamburg: 604 km
• Cologne: 400 km
• Berlin: 455 km
• Dresden: 330 km
• Stuttgart: 217 km
• Munich: 175 km
• Nuremberg: 10 km

By train: You can easily reach Fürth by train, as there are well-developed IC and regional connections. From Nuremberg, it’s only a 5-minute train ride. Nuremberg is the hub if you want to travel by train. From there, it’s just a stone’s throw to Erlangen, Forchheim, Bamberg, Würzburg, and Bayreuth. Buy tickets here*.

By long-distance bus: Long-distance buses also take you to Nuremberg, from where you can then conveniently continue your journey to Fürth. Tickets from Munich start at €9.99, and from Berlin for as little as €21.99. It’s best to check out the Flixbus* website.