Top 12 Best Things To Do In Fuerth, Germany

1. 1. Stadtpark

The beautiful Stadpark is a green lung right in the middle of the city. There are loads of things you can do here. You can go for a jog by the running trails or simply ride a bicycle around the bike paths. If you’re with children, there’s also a great playground there for them to play at while you relax and sip a coffee by the Stadtpark Cafe. During the winter, you can also go ice skating by the pond here. It’s the best place for you to spend a nice and quiet afternoon admiring the green and just chilling out.

Stadtpark

Address: Stadtpark Fürth, 90762 Fürth, Germany

2. 2. Wolfsgrubermühle

The Wolfsgruber mill (also known as Wolfsgrubermühle in German) is one of the oldest mills in Fuerth. It was first mentioned in the early 17th-century and belonged to the Eckart family. It was then passed on to the Wolfsgruber family in the 19th-century. The mill was used as a hydropower facility but was later converted into a hydroelectric power facility in the early 20th-century. The watermills were completely replaced by turbines. Across the years, the turbines were changed frequently to newer and more powerful models. Since the end of the 70s, the mills have been empty. There are currently talks about the redevelopment of this place.

Wolfsgrubermühle

Address: DMühlstraße 25-27, 90762 Fürth, Germany

3. 3. Logenhaus

The Logenhaus was first erected by the famous German freemason, Leonhard Bürger as a place for the Masonic lodge of Truth and Friendship in 1890. The unique blend of many different kinds of historical styles makes this building one of its kind in Bavaria. The facade is a blend of Baroque elements mixed in with Italian Renaissance designs. The interior of the building is made up of Moorish designs. During the Nazi period, the building was taken over and was changed radically on the inside. After the war, it was reopened under the protection of the American military and was slowly repaired and renovated. You can go on a tour in the Logenhaus which is organized by the Tourist Information Fürth.

Logenhaus

Address: Dambacher Str. 11, 90763 Fürth, Germany

Website: Logenhaus Tour (In German)

4. 4. Grüner Markt

The Grüner Markt (also known as Marktplatz) is an open area which is in the centre of the old town of Fuerth. The place is lined with a variety of cafes, beautiful courtyards and an array of interesting shops. It also plays host to the many festivals held here in Fuerth such as the Fuerth Festival and the Green Night at the Green Market. Be sure to check out the abundant variety of restaurants and eateries here where you can dine it at II Gelato, grab a bite by the Santoro or simply have some Shisha at the cafe Cairo.

Grüner Markt

Address: Marktpl. 3, 90762 Fürth, Germany

Website: Grüner Markt (In German)

5. 5. Fuerth State Museum

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The Fuerth State Museum has a massive collection of anything and everything that has to do with the history of the city. The collections were first collected by Conrad Gebhardt, the merchant and deputy of the Reichs parliament. The museum then moved to its current location and has been reopened since 2007. They’ve got a collection of letters and seals which date back all the way to 1007. There are various other really cool trinkets which will keep your curious mind glued to this place.

Fuerth State Museum

Address: Ottostraße 2, 90762 Fürth, Germany

Website: Fuerth State Museum

6. 6. Criminal Museum

Located at the basement of the Fuerth Town Hall, immerse yourself in awe and mystery as you delve into the minds of the criminals from the past to present in this museum. You’ll learn about the criminal minds of the past as they bring you stories and artifacts from across the city. The museum also features the history of the Fuerth police and justice departments and how they’ve handled criminal cases over the past two centuries. The museum aims to educate young people about the adverse effects of committing crimes and encourages them to prevent them from happening.

Criminal Museum

Address: Königstraße 86, 90762 Fürth, Germany

Website: Criminal Museum (in German)

7. 7. Hainburg Nature Reserve

This huge 213 hectare (526 acre) nature reserve was first listed as a conservation area in 1995. Before that, it was a training ground for the US Army. It is home to the largest sad-marsh lawn in Northern Bavaria and houses many different species of plants and animals, some of them are recovering from the threat of extinction. The lawns are kept short by volunteers working in the park and it is the perfect place for you to go and have a retreat from the city.

Hainburg Nature Reserve

Address: Hainberg, Germany

8. 8. Schloss Burgfarrnbach

The Schloss Burgfarrnbach is a neo-classical castle which was made in the early 19th-century. It is now home to the scientific library and countless other city archives which provide the basis for the permanent exhibitions in the Stadtmusuem. There are over 35,000 volumes of books across the whole library with some dating back to the late 15th-century. The archives date even further back to the mid 13th-century. You can go on a castle tour here via bookings from the Tourist Information Fuerth.

Schloss Burgfarrnbach

Address: Schloßhof 12, 90768 Fürth, Germany

Website: Schloss Burgfarrnbach (In German)

9. 9. Rundfunkmuseum

The Rundfunkmuseum is a radio museum which was founded in 1993. If you’re an audiophile, a visit to this place is a must. Discover the history and makings behind the radios and have a look at the various types of radio equipment over the ages. You’ll also get in touch with vintage tape recorders and televisions, all of which come alive at the exhibition. They’ve also got oscilloscopes and transmitters on display and you can learn more about them as well. If you’re hungry or up for a coffee, the museum cafe is right by the entrance.

Rundfunkmuseum

Address: Kurgartenstraße 37, 90762 Fürth, Germany

Website: Rundfunkmuseum (In German)

10. 10. Alte Veste

The Alte Veste (Old Veste) is a tower hill castle which was erected as an observation tower by the Berg family in the 13th-century. During the town war, it was overrun by the Nurembergers and the Old Veste was abandoned in the late 14th-century. The place was also involved in the thirty year war and also survived both World War I & II. In 1979, a new tower was erected and since then, it became a popular place to catch a bird’s eye view of the area. There is also a restaurant at the foot of the Alte Veste.

Alte Veste

Address: Alte Veste 2, 90513 Zirndorf, Germany

11. 11. Spend a day with your kids at Playmobil FunPark

If you are in Fuerth travelling with young children, they will certainly think you are the best in the world for taking them to the happiest place in town – the Playmobil FunPark. Fuerth is home to Playmobil, one of the biggest toy manufacturers in the world. Opened in 1974, the theme park is obviously all about the company’s popular line of toys. Instead of passively getting on rides the park attractions require the kids to interact with them in a series of “spielwelten,” or game worlds. There are many spielwelten with various themes – a pirate area, an action park, a tree house, a climbing area, a parkour course, castles, labyrinths, boats, trampolines, police stations and many more. In all of these the children are free to run, climb, crawl, jump, roll and do whatever it takes to have all the fun they can get. All around the park are restaurants, food booths and cafes where you and the family can enjoy fun meals and power up for the next round of fun attractions.

Playmobil FunPark

Address: Brandstätterstraße 2-10, D - 90513 Zirndorf

Website: Playmobil FunPark

Opening hours: Peak season 9am - 7pm | Low season 9am - 6pm

12. 12. Stroll down the Fürther Freiheit

The Fürther Freiheit is a long square that serves as the venue for the city’s top public events. The site was originally where the main train station, the Ludwigsbahnhof, stood until it was demolished in 1938 and the area cleared to give way to a military parade ground. Until a few years ago the Fürther Freiheit was the venue of the weekly market. If you happen to be in Fuerth in late October you will get to participate in the Michaeliskirchweih, a 12-day festival of live music, fairground rides and a thanksgiving procession that attracts more than 100,000 spectators. The square also hosts other annual events such as the Christmas market during the time of advent, the New Orleans Festival for jazz lovers in May, the annual Fuerth Festival and numerous privately sponsored sporting events throughout the year. And even when no events are scheduled, a fun stroll around the square with its shops and cafes make for interesting experience.

Fürther Freiheit

Address: Fuerth, Germany

Discover Fuerth

With so many places to go to and discover, you’ll be kept busy around the clock exploring them. The beauty of Feurth will captivate anyone who comes by for a visit. So what are you waiting for? Go and have a jolly good time here in Fuerth.