Which sights should definitely be on your list when visiting Fürth? We’ve put together 10 top highlights, from the city park and museums to street art. Perfect for discovering the city over a weekend.
Top 10 Sights in Fürth
- 1. Stadttheater (City Theatre)
- 2. Kulturforum (Cultural Centre)
- 3. Gustavstrasse (Historic Old Town Street)
- 4. Juedisches Museum Franken (Jewish Museum of Franconia)
- 5. Stadtpark (City Park)
- 6. Fuerther Rathaus (Fürth Town Hall)
- 7. Ludwig Erhard Zentrum (Ludwig Erhard Centre)
- 8. Fuerther Stadtwald (City Forest)
- 9. Kirche Sankt Michael (St. Michael’s Church)
- 10. Street Art
Stadttheater Fürth (City Theatre)
The Stadttheater Fürth is located in the city centre, between the Church “Zu unserer Lieben Frau” (of Our Dear Lady) and the Town Hall. Built in 1902 to designs by the Vienna-based architectural firm Fellner & Helmer, the building features a Neo-Baroque exterior, while the interior is dominated by the Neo-Rococo style. From an architectural point of view, it is actually an opera house, complete with an orchestra pit, a rounded auditorium and a fly tower. Regularly scheduled guided group tours also offer a look behind the scenes. The programme includes drama, musicals and dance, as well as guest performances and exhibitions.
stadttheater.de (only in German)
Kulturforum Fürth (Cultural Centre)
The Kulturforum Fürth, housed in a former slaughterhouse, features two performance venues offering space for concerts, cabaret, comedy, literature, readings, visual arts and film screenings. It also serves as the setting for impressive productions by the Stadttheater Fürth and hosts well-known festivals such as “Jewish Music Today Fürth.”
kulturforum.fuerth.de (only in German)
Gustavstrasse (Historic Old Town Street)
Gustavstrasse in the Old Town is not only Fürth’s popular café and pub street, but also impresses with its architectural variety. The townhouses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries are all unique — no two buildings are alike. Almost all of the buildings along the street are protected as historic monuments. In summer, Gustavstrasse and the surrounding streets host the Fürth Grafflmarkt, a flea market on a truly impressive scale.
tourismus-fuerth.de
Juedisches Museum Franken (Jewish Museum of Franconia)
This place of remembrance and encounter tells the story of the Jewish communities of Franconia and their significant contribution to the region’s culture. From the 17th to the early 19th century, Fürth was the religious centre of Jewish life in southern Germany. The museum’s permanent exhibition presents its collection on Franconian-Jewish culture. What makes the Fürth museum especially distinctive is its location: it is housed in the former home of an important Jewish family from the 17th century and includes a mikveh (a traditional ritual bath) and a sukkah (a temporary hut used during the Jewish festival of Sukkot).
juedisches-museum.org (only in German)
Stadtpark (City Park)
Stadtpark forms the green heart of the city and is valued as an oasis for strolling and relaxing. It’s no coincidence that locals affectionately refer to it as “Fürth’s secret love.” Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk or get active in the open air. Tip: The Stadtparkcafe, located right in the park, is perfect for a peaceful break in nature and even hosts an open-air stage with a summer programme.
tourismus-fuerth.de
Fuerther Rathaus (Fürth Town Hall)
With its 52-metre-high tower, Fürth Town Hall rises above the city as a striking landmark. Architecturally inspired by Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio, the building impresses not only from the outside but also with its magnificently designed staircases and entrance halls. The Criminal Museum of Fürth is located in the basement.
tourismus-fuerth.de
Ludwig Erhard Zentrum (Ludwig Erhard Centre)
Ludwig Erhard was born in Fürth in 1897 and is regarded as one of the most important figures in German post-war history. He was a politician and served as Federal Chancellor from 1963 to 1966. The Ludwig Erhard Centre (LEZ) is housed in his birthplace as well as a modern building directly opposite. It is a documentation, exhibition, research and meeting centre for anyone interested in Ludwig Erhard and his concept of the social market economy.
ludwig-erhard-zentrum.de
Fuerther Stadtwald (City Forest)
Covering more than 550 hectares, this protected natural and recreational area stretches across the western part of the city. It is an ideal destination for strolls and hikes surrounded by nature. Highlights include wild boar and red deer enclosures, the historic Alte Veste fortress, and the “Gruener Felsenkeller” beer cellar with beer garden.
tourismus-fuerth.de
Kirche Sankt Michael (St. Michael’s Church)
St. Michael’s Church is the oldest building in the city and the landmark of Fürth’s Old Town. The Archangel Michael, patron saint of the church, has also been the city’s patron saint since the 13th century. Insider tip: the neighbouring Pfarrgasse is a fantastic spot for photos!
stmichael-fuerth.de (only in German)
Street Art in Fürth
Along the road by the Europakanal, a 250-metre-long street art mural was created in 2022 by 28 international and local graffiti artists. Another large-scale graffiti project involved painting the 260-square-metre rear wall of the city’s new fire station. A highlight on the art calendar is the “Frei Luft Galerie” (from 6 August 2026.) There, visitors will be able to see even more street art in a variety of styles.
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