Nuremberg's secrets revealed: tour through town hall & Frauenkirche!

Nuremberg's secrets revealed: tour through town hall & Frauenkirche!

The city of Nuremberg opens its doors this weekend from October 11th to 13th and invites citizens and visitors to an exciting insight into urban life and the activities of their institutions. The “Open Day” offers the opportunity to explore places that often remain hidden in everyday life. The participants have the chance to enter the mayor's office and to be able to look into the various facets of the city administration.

However, not all areas are accessible. The guided tours through the Volksbad construction site, which were quickly booked up, are particularly popular. However, visitors who are interested in the Frauenkirche are on the safe side: tours are possible from Friday to Sunday without prior registration.

magnificent renovation of the Frauenkirche

The Nuremberg Frauenkirche, which once served as the imperial chapel of Charles IV, has a thorough renovation. This had become necessary because decades of dirt entry, including through events such as the Christkindlesmarkt, had severely affected the appearance. A comprehensive cleaning campaign has now revived the radiant colors of the Wenceslas figure. This statue of the Bohemian national saint from the 14th century is presented during the tours on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Visitors can enjoy the impressive blue tones and the golden shine of the figure and learn more about the works of art and their meaning. The association for the preservation of the Frauenkirche has set itself the task of maintaining the historical heritage and making it visible to posterity.

wholesale market celebrates 65 years

Another highlight of this weekend is the 65th anniversary of the Nuremberg wholesale market. On Saturday, visitors can look forward to a festive program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., which is celebrated with a morning pint and brass music. The wholesale market, which acts as a huge pantry of the city, opens its gates to interested parties who want to learn more about the processes of the market.

Here is the possibility to marvel at different transports such as sweepers and forklifts that are exhibited in the recycling courtyard. In addition, visitors can experience how fruit and vegetables are processed and sold. The traders of the market and the producers of agricultural products look forward to sharing their knowledge of the daily workflow and answering questions.

take a look at the town hall

On Sunday, the Nuremberg town hall will be particularly the focus. Mayor König opens his office for the public from 11 a.m. Here, citizens have the opportunity to learn more about the daily challenges and decision -making of a city lead. There will also be time to talk to the city council's deputies to discuss current issues and concerns of the citizens.

A colorful program that the urban offices presents on the main market will be offered at the same time. The Office for Communication and City Marketing has set up a selfie point to make the event even more entertaining to visitors. Already on Saturday, visitors can also visit the municipal sewage treatment plant and the Max Morlock Stadium. Seven guided tours are planned for the sewage treatment plant, while the stadium tours with a total of 20 dates are tailored to high demand. Registrations for both tours are possible via the website www.offenetuer.nuernberg.de.

With these diverse events, the “open day” should bring the city of Nuremberg closer to the citizens and interested parties. After an intensive discussion about the opening and the range of tours, it becomes clear how important these opportunities are for understanding the city structures and their functions. For more information on the activities and events, the complete overview of www.donauckurier.de to be found.