A view from above is an essential part of any city break. Fürth also offers numerous spots that reward you with breathtaking views after a – sometimes gentle, sometimes more challenging – climb. From this perspective, the city takes on an entirely new light, revealing its impressive diversity. It’s also the perfect way to appreciate just how green Fürth really is.
Fürth's top 5 viewpoints
1. Town Hall Tower
The Town Hall Tower offers a phenomenal view across Fürth and its surroundings. A total of 215 steps lead through various staircases up to the 52-metre-high tower. Along the way, you’ll encounter not only “bureaucracy” but also significant events and artefacts from Fürth’s city history. Along the way you will also pass the bell chamber, the impressive clockwork, and several nesting boxes for falcons. The Town Hall Tower can be visited as part of the guided tour Town Hall and Tower
Directions Town Hall (Google Maps)
2. Café “Dächla”
The café Dächla is located in the Neue Mitte and provides access to an impressive viewing platform. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the pedestrian zone and the Town Hall. Even in poor weather, a visit is worthwhile thanks to the integrated public library, whose glass façade offers a beautiful view of the southern part of the city and Fürther Freiheit. At the newly designed café Dächla, you can take in the view while enjoying a drink or a snack.
Directions Café "Dächla" (Google Maps)
3. Church towers with a view
Fürth’s church towers also offer the chance to enjoy the city from above. Both the tower of St. Michael's Church in the Old Town and that of Auferstehungskirche in the Municipal Park can be climbed on selected dates. Another real highlight is the tower of St. Paul’s Church, the tallest in Fürth. Behind the organ, visitors pass the rose window (the original from 1900) and continue up to the clock room, past the bells, finally reaching the viewing platform at the level of the clock faces.
Dates (Websites are in German only):
St. Michael's Church
Auferstehungskirche
St. Paul's Church
4. Solarberg
The “summit” of the former rubbish dump offers a fantastic view over Fürth and the surrounding area. The top of the hill has been laid out with paved paths for easier walking. Benches provide places to sit and relax, while informative display boards share interesting insights. A visit to Solarberg is also ideal for cyclists, as the route is seamlessly connected to Fürth’s cycle path network.
Directions Solarberg (Google Maps)
5. Alte Veste
The Alte Veste was built between 1228 and 1235 as a so-called motte-and-bailey castle on the Rosenberg near Zirndorf. Once used for military purposes, today it serves as a fantastic viewing platform that is free to visit. The climb involves no fewer than 162 steps and a 28-metre elevation, but it's well worth the effort! From the top, you can enjoy sweeping views over Fürth, Nuremberg, Zirndorf, the Fürth district, and on clear days, even as far as Fränkische Schweiz.
Directions Alte Veste (Google Maps)
Insider tip: Hot air balloon rides
Book a balloon ride over Fürth
(Website is in German only)