This time, the nationwide opening ceremony will take place in Bamberg. In Erlangen, the planning team has once again put together a diverse program. The organization is a collaborative effort involving dedicated volunteers—including members of the Erlangen Local History Association and the local board of the Foundation for the Preservation of Historic Monuments—as well as full-time staff members of the City of Erlangen. Active support is also provided by the Erlangen Tourism and Marketing Association (Erlanger Tourismus- und Marketing-Verein e.V.) and its city tour guides.
From last year: Interior of the building at Lazarettstraße 3–5 (Photo: Erlangen Local History and Heritage Society)
New this year
In addition to traditional city tours and open monuments—which you can experience up close through lectures and guided walks—there are two new features this year:
- For the first time, a discovery tour for children will be offered through the Protestant Church of St. Peter and Paul in Bruck to introduce them to the secrets of the church interior in a playful way.
- Another highlight is the “Ausklang” event to round out the day, organized by the Local History and Heritage Association and the Erlangen Local Board of the German Foundation for Monument Protection. Following a welcome from the hosts and remarks by the mayor, all guests are cordially invited to enjoy some social networking accompanied by live music.
Acknowledgments
A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who made this day possible:
- the full-time and volunteer helpers
- the owners of the historic sites who are opening their doors, as well as
- all those involved in bringing history to life.
- Special thanks go to the Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach for its generous support.
The Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach