Nördlingen Celebrates 2027
600 Years of St George’s Church
700 Years of the Town Wall
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Numerous authors present 600 years of church history, new findings about the building and the development of the parish through the centuries to the present day. New discoveries guaranteed!
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One book, many voices and shared moments of reading: for the fourth time, Nördlingen comes together around a book. Book presentations and a vote are followed by three public readings, open to everyone – whether to listen or read aloud.
View detailsKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View detailsAs dusk falls over Nördlingen, St George’s becomes the town’s glowing centrepiece. The historic church and its imposing ‘Daniel’ tower shine in a special light, bringing history vividly to life. Colour, light and imaginative staging present …
View details AnniversaryTraditionally, the City of Nördlingen opens the new year with a reception in the Klösterle town hall. Town archivist Dr Johannes Moosdiele-Hitzler’s New Year lecture, ‘Nördlingen – The Protestant Town: How Faith Shaped Culture and Identity’, …
View detailsLet this singspiel version of Paul Lincke’s masterpiece transport you to operetta heaven!
View detailsThe board game club opens its 2027 programme. Find out more about the events and activities planned for the anniversary year – and enjoy a convivial evening of games in the Rathausgewölbe.
View detailsOne book, many voices and shared moments of reading: for the fourth time, Nördlingen comes together around a book. Book presentations and a vote are followed by three public readings, open to everyone – whether to listen or read aloud.
View detailsKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View detailsExperience Heinrich von Kleist’s classic exploration of law and justice afresh!
View detailsJust 25 tickets for a special listening experience above the rooftops of Nördlingen.
View details‘How Faith Shaped Culture and Identity’. Town archivist Dr Johannes Moosdiele-Hitzler presents the 2027 New Year lecture to the wider public. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for discussion and questions.
View detailsThe origins of the piano and its development over time – from the Baroque harpsichord to the clavichord, where dynamic expression began, and on to the piano we know today. Musical examples on clavichord, harpsichord and concert grand piano with …
View detailsStrategy in two worlds: up to 30 participants compete simultaneously in Nördlingen’s first Catan Connect tournament. Alongside it, imaginative armies face one another in an Age of Fantasy tabletop tournament using One Page Rules.
View detailsMany people know the communion chalice, paten and baptismal bowl as important objects used in worship. Yet there are other remarkable items too. Over the centuries, our parish has gathered exceptional pieces of particular craftsmanship and …
View detailsKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View detailsFlorian Zeller’s drama explores how parents respond to mental illness in their children.
View detailsThe service for the World Day of Prayer opens the peace festival. Traditionally prepared by a team of Protestant and Catholic women, the World Day of Prayer is also celebrating an anniversary. The evening’s theme is ‘For Justice and Peace – 100 …
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At 18:30, a chain of lights along Nördlingen’s town wall sends a visible message of peace, hope and solidarity. Passing on the Peace Light from Bethlehem and then gathering for Taizé devotion at 20:00 in St George’s, people of different …
View details AnniversaryA Taizé devotion follows at 20:00 in St George’s, as part of Nördlingen’s Lights for Peace and the peace festival.
View detailsWe bring the peace festival (5–7 March) to a close with a service centred on peace. The service is conceived as a participatory singing project, with pieces by Philipp Bliss and Louis Armstrong alongside pop and gospel music. Information from …
View details AnniversaryIn a spirit of ecumenical fellowship, we celebrate the solemn conclusion of the town’s 24 hours of prayer for peace in the beautiful Church of St Salvator. The prayer vigil begins the previous evening with a chain of lights and Taizé prayer in …
View detailsFor International Women’s Day, we introduce one remarkable woman from each century: among them, the generous donor of an altar in St George’s Church and women who founded or built schools.
View details‘With My God I Can Leap over Walls’ – a journey through the church year in pictures by Constanţa Stängle and printed words by Elke Moll.
View detailsTraditional classical instruments play the music of today. From rock and pop to swing, there is something for everyone. The ensembles of the Rieser Musikschule reveal another side of themselves. With coffee and cake, it promises to be a lively …
View detailsDr Zoltán Havas of the Dr Woidich archaeological practice in Nördlingen takes us on a journey into the past of St George’s, looking into the ground beneath the church.
View detailsStep into fantastic worlds! Experience pen-and-paper role-playing games with experienced game masters from the board game club. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned adventurer, you are warmly encouraged to try it out and join in.
View detailsA special anniversary deserves something special to savour! A Märzen beer has been brewed especially for the 2027 anniversary year, inviting everyone to raise a glass to 600 years of St George’s and 700 years of the town wall. Full-bodied, …
View details AnniversaryAn ecumenical children’s town for children aged six to twelve, with a different biblical story each day and an exciting programme centred on peace.
View detailsAn oratorio concert on Good Friday: Bach lets music speak where words can scarcely suffice, bringing symbolism and musical structure together. Central themes of guilt, suffering and redemption create an emotional fabric that both challenges and …
View details AnniversaryThe VAN opens its doors for a day, inviting you to get to know its work. The programme offers a look behind the scenes, information about current projects and an opportunity for conversation. The VAN also continues its summer tradition with its …
View detailsFerdinand, the little town-watch pig, guides nursery and primary school children on a circular trail along the town wall, starting from the Tourist Information Centre. Games and activities about the wall await at various stops along the way.
View details AnniversaryKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View detailsJust 25 tickets for a special listening experience above the rooftops of Nördlingen.
View detailsUnder the title ‘Panoramas’, Fotostammtisch Nördlingen explores the town’s distinctive perspectives. Two important anniversaries provide the occasion: 700 years of the town wall and 600 years of the ‘Daniel’. The wall is the starting point for …
View detailsSix nationally recognised German glass artists present works that vividly demonstrate the versatility of glass in art. The exhibition is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
View details AnniversaryA walk along the town wall: at selected spots, hear poems about the wall, the ‘Daniel’ tower and Nördlingen, including works by Friedrich Völklein, Walter Reinthaler and other contemporary writers. Readings are in local dialect and standard …
View detailsA gripping evening of theatre that asks how much freedom people truly want.
View detailsClimb the ‘Daniel’ and stop for a game along the way: short board and card games await you in the Turmstüble, offering a relaxed break with a special view.
View detailsRetired Dean Gerhard Wolfermann examines a period in which the church sought to preserve its independence and remain faithful to the Gospel.
View detailsAt Kunst & Kulinarik, local artists present their work in the town’s shops. Small local bites and drinks invite visitors to savour the occasion and linger. With shops staying open until 23:00, art, food and shopping come together in a …
View detailsA solemn devotion in honour of St George takes place in the indoor arena of the Reit- und Fahrverein St. Georg riding and driving club. Afterwards, the horses and their riders receive a blessing.
View detailsThe symbolic power of the legend of St George: what metaphorical ‘dragons’ do we battle today? What fears shape our lives, our relationships and our society? A meditative concert with choral music, readings and a spiritual reflection. …
View details AnniversaryLöp’Singers on Tour – rock, pop and powerful voices: together with their band, the Löp’Singers bring newly rehearsed songs and favourite highlights from their repertoire to the Nördlingen stage as part of the cultural year programme.
View details700 years old, with many stories to tell… A tour of the newly redesigned Town Wall Museum brings visitors face to face with important figures from the town’s history, creating an experience for all ages.
View detailsUnder the title ‘Panoramas’, Fotostammtisch Nördlingen explores the town’s distinctive perspectives. Two important anniversaries provide the occasion: 700 years of the town wall and 600 years of the ‘Daniel’. The wall is the starting point for …
View detailsFerdinand, the little town-watch pig, guides nursery and primary school children on a circular trail along the town wall, starting from the Tourist Information Centre. Games and activities about the wall await at various stops along the way.
View details AnniversaryKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View detailsOpening the ‘Market-Time Organ Music’ series (May to October, every Saturday at 12:00): the choral ensemble of the Theodor-Heuss-Gymnasium Nördlingen. Direction and accompaniment: Silke Keßler; alto: Elisabeth Reck; organ: Wolfgang Hopfenzitz; …
View detailsSix nationally recognised German glass artists present works that vividly demonstrate the versatility of glass in art. The exhibition is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
View details Anniversary700 years old, with many stories to tell… A tour of the newly redesigned Town Wall Museum brings visitors face to face with important figures from the town’s history, creating an experience for all ages.
View detailsHumanity has always been accompanied by the hope for peace. It finds expression in countless pieces of music, touching people across generations. We give this longing musical form, filling St George’s Church with sounds of hope, reconciliation …
View detailsFor the town wall’s 700th anniversary, the town archive presents the founding documents of the wall and St George’s.
View details AnniversaryThe event begins with a solemn Mass in St Salvator. Afterwards, a shared walk along the town wall invites you to experience its history and distinctive atmosphere. The Knabenkapelle accompanies the walk with chorales performed at the town gates.
View detailsThe highlight of the Bavarian Railway Museum’s calendar is the Railway Festival over the Ascension Day weekend. Alongside the museum’s own steam locomotives, numerous other societies visit each year with their locomotives and special trains. A …
View detailsExperience art where it is created: in the studios of artists in Nördlingen and its surrounding villages. For three days, these creative spaces open their doors and offer fascinating glimpses behind the scenes.
View details‘Market-Time Organ Music’: May to October, every Saturday at 12:00. The opening event on 1 May 2027 has its own programme under ‘Music through the Ages since the Founding of St George’s Church’. The subsequent Saturdays, from 8 May to 30 …
View detailsAn extraordinary performance combining dance, film and live music. Dance in changing locations and footage from the ‘Daniel’ open up new perspectives and enter into dialogue. Protection, boundaries, hope and new paths are at its heart.
View detailsWolfgang Wiedemann, head of the municipal building department, and Benedikt Offinger plan, coordinate and oversee work on the town wall. They discuss its long-running restoration, along with the challenges and distinctive features of …
View detailsThe art project ‘Kinder’ (‘Children’) by Nördlingen artist Nathalie Schnider-Lang uses three life-size figures to commemorate the former children’s home by the Deininger Mauer, making its history visible in public space. Accompanied by a …
View details AnniversaryFresh energy, greater focus and calm in just five minutes – for health, wellbeing and a better quality of life. - more energy - clearer, more focused work - coping better with stress - meeting challenges with greater ease - taking an active …
View detailsThe Ochsenzwinger becomes a paradise for games! Discover card, board and role-playing games for families and experienced players, supported by publishers, designers and the FakS. A games library, helpers to explain the rules, and food trucks …
View details AnniversaryLook behind doors that are usually closed and discover the historic town wall from a special perspective. Explore hidden areas and learn fascinating stories about the history and significance of Nördlingen’s fortifications. Alongside intriguing …
View details AnniversaryFresh energy, greater focus and calm in just five minutes – for health, wellbeing and a better quality of life. - more energy - clearer, more focused work - coping better with stress - meeting challenges with greater ease - taking an active …
View detailsUnder the title ‘Panoramas’, Fotostammtisch Nördlingen explores the town’s distinctive perspectives. Two important anniversaries provide the occasion: 700 years of the town wall and 600 years of the ‘Daniel’. The wall is the starting point for …
View detailsFerdinand, the little town-watch pig, guides nursery and primary school children on a circular trail along the town wall, starting from the Tourist Information Centre. Games and activities about the wall await at various stops along the way.
View details AnniversaryKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View details700 years old, with many stories to tell… A tour of the newly redesigned Town Wall Museum brings visitors face to face with important figures from the town’s history, creating an experience for all ages.
View detailsWatch Nördlingen artist Alexander Wachtel sketch live in the church, accompanied by organ improvisations inspired by St George’s and scenes from the town’s history. The resulting sketches will be auctioned to support the restoration of St …
View detailsJust 25 tickets for a special listening experience above the rooftops of Nördlingen.
View details‘Market-Time Organ Music’: May to October, every Saturday at 12:00. The opening event on 1 May 2027 has its own programme under ‘Music through the Ages since the Founding of St George’s Church’. The subsequent Saturdays, from 8 May to 30 …
View detailsThe rose garden hosts readings of rarely heard poems and verse written in local dialect. Following the Mess’ fair, the programme includes poems about fairs and markets by local authors.
View detailsThe pulpit and the so-called Small Altar of 1568 from St George’s, a fragment of which is now in the Town Museum, form two points of reference for the church renewal brought about by the Reformation in Nördlingen and reflected in St George’s …
View detailsTo mark the town wall’s anniversary, this manga drawing workshop offers beginners and more experienced artists the opportunity to create manga scenes inspired by the historic wall. The workshop introduces the fundamentals of figure drawing.
View details AnniversaryClimb the ‘Daniel’ and stop for a game along the way: short board and card games await you in the Türmerstube, offering a relaxed break with a special view.
View detailsSt George’s invites you to experience its space in a different way: atmospheric lighting, drinks and small bites, and music from five centuries performed by all the parish choirs on the theme of ‘Agape – Love of Neighbour and Respect’. You are …
View details AnniversaryChorgemeinschaft Nördlingen 1825/41 e. V. invites you to its annual summer serenade in the anniversary year of the town wall and St George’s. Songs from a variety of genres explore towers, gates, walls, bridges and other buildings. The …
View detailsLarge-scale artworks transform the pedestrian zone into a lively place to meet. The LuftArt exhibition ‘Kunst findet Stadt’ connects the past, present and future of the town’s community with contemporary art in public space.
View details AnniversaryThe VAN opens its doors for a day, inviting you to get to know its work. The programme offers a look behind the scenes, information about current projects and an opportunity for conversation. The VAN also continues its summer tradition with its …
View detailsFresh energy, greater focus and calm in just five minutes – for health, wellbeing and a better quality of life. - more energy - clearer, more focused work - coping better with stress - meeting challenges with greater ease - taking an active …
View detailsUnder the title ‘Panoramas’, Fotostammtisch Nördlingen explores the town’s distinctive perspectives. Two important anniversaries provide the occasion: 700 years of the town wall and 600 years of the ‘Daniel’. The wall is the starting point for …
View detailsFerdinand, the little town-watch pig, guides nursery and primary school children on a circular trail along the town wall, starting from the Tourist Information Centre. Games and activities about the wall await at various stops along the way.
View details AnniversaryKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View detailsLarge-scale artworks transform the pedestrian zone into a lively place to meet. The LuftArt exhibition ‘Kunst findet Stadt’ connects the past, present and future of the town’s community with contemporary art in public space.
View details Anniversary700 years old, with many stories to tell… A tour of the newly redesigned Town Wall Museum brings visitors face to face with important figures from the town’s history, creating an experience for all ages.
View detailsThe VAN opens its doors for a day, inviting you to get to know its work. The programme offers a look behind the scenes, information about current projects and an opportunity for conversation. The VAN also continues its summer tradition with its …
View detailsThe Bavarian Church History Society is dedicating this year’s annual conference in Nördlingen to St George’s Church. Distinguished scholars present their latest findings. Topics include the financing of construction through the sale of …
View details Anniversary‘Market-Time Organ Music’: May to October, every Saturday at 12:00. The opening event on 1 May 2027 has its own programme under ‘Music through the Ages since the Founding of St George’s Church’. The subsequent Saturdays, from 8 May to 30 …
View detailsStudents from the FakS prepare a lovingly created children’s service that brings faith to life. With warmth, creativity and a personal approach, they create a special setting for religious education and shared moments.
View details AnniversaryIn the anniversary year 2027, the Alte Bastei becomes a stage for the Knabenkapelle for the first time. Together with the Markham Concert Band from Nördlingen’s Canadian twin town, the two orchestras present a special serenade in a unique …
View details AnniversaryBeneath the artworks in the pedestrian zone, people of different generations, cultures and walks of life gather around a long summer table. Clubs, initiatives and residents from every cultural background come together to celebrate the …
View details AnniversaryAlice is no longer herself. Feeling excluded and desperate, she escapes into a mysterious world. There, a wondrous journey full of curious creatures begins – told through contemporary dance, colourful costumes and video projections.
View detailsWorking with Nördlingen artists, students explore the anniversaries of the town wall and St George’s Church. Their creative work is presented to the public at an exhibition opening. We welcome visitors and open the exhibition at 15:00. Coffee …
View detailsSuspicion, deception and discussion lie at the heart of ‘Blood on the Clocktower’. The villagers work together to unmask the demon, while its minions sow confusion. An exciting social deduction game with plenty of interaction.
View detailsThe disappearance of a patron saint and the distortion of a saint’s image: St George’s Church offers a setting to explore the distinctive Nördlingen history of its co-patron Mary Magdalene, and the ways in which art history has shaped our …
View details AnniversaryFresh energy, greater focus and calm in just five minutes – for health, wellbeing and a better quality of life. - more energy - clearer, more focused work - coping better with stress - meeting challenges with greater ease - taking an active …
View detailsUnder the title ‘Panoramas’, Fotostammtisch Nördlingen explores the town’s distinctive perspectives. Two important anniversaries provide the occasion: 700 years of the town wall and 600 years of the ‘Daniel’. The wall is the starting point for …
View detailsFerdinand, the little town-watch pig, guides nursery and primary school children on a circular trail along the town wall, starting from the Tourist Information Centre. Games and activities about the wall await at various stops along the way.
View details AnniversaryKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View details700 years old, with many stories to tell… A tour of the newly redesigned Town Wall Museum brings visitors face to face with important figures from the town’s history, creating an experience for all ages.
View detailsOn this day, all children up to the age of 14 who bring a soft toy receive free admission to the museum. Alongside steam-hauled shuttle trains, visitors can ride in the cab of a diesel locomotive. Younger visitors can also enjoy children’s …
View detailsDuring the summer holidays, the programme turns to poems about travel, holidays, tourists and summer adventures, with readings of works by well-known authors from the Ries.
View details‘Market-Time Organ Music’: May to October, every Saturday at 12:00. The opening event on 1 May 2027 has its own programme under ‘Music through the Ages since the Founding of St George’s Church’. The subsequent Saturdays, from 8 May to 30 …
View detailsJust 25 tickets for a special listening experience above the rooftops of Nördlingen.
View detailsOn the Feast of the Assumption, a special excursion follows in the footsteps of the ‘Bomber der Nation’, travelling from Munich to Gerd Müller’s birthplace, Nördlingen. The outward journey is hauled by a steam locomotive, and the return by a …
View detailsExperience an unforgettable summer evening full of sound, emotion and atmosphere! The City of Nördlingen and the Kantorei present Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ alongside other stirring choral music exploring nature, life and community. Joined by …
View details AnniversaryTogether with the City of Nördlingen, S’Chörle invites everyone to a grand open-air sing-along on the Marktplatz. Groups from across the town choose their favourite songs in advance – then, at the concert, it is time to listen, join in and sing …
View details AnniversaryDiscover Nördlingen’s history from a new perspective! As part of the celebrations marking 700 years of Nördlingen’s town wall, this exhibition tells the stories of people with disabilities, their lives and their experiences of inclusion and …
View details AnniversaryFresh energy, greater focus and calm in just five minutes – for health, wellbeing and a better quality of life. - more energy - clearer, more focused work - coping better with stress - meeting challenges with greater ease - taking an active …
View detailsUnder the title ‘Panoramas’, Fotostammtisch Nördlingen explores the town’s distinctive perspectives. Two important anniversaries provide the occasion: 700 years of the town wall and 600 years of the ‘Daniel’. The wall is the starting point for …
View detailsFerdinand, the little town-watch pig, guides nursery and primary school children on a circular trail along the town wall, starting from the Tourist Information Centre. Games and activities about the wall await at various stops along the way.
View details AnniversaryKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View details700 years old, with many stories to tell… A tour of the newly redesigned Town Wall Museum brings visitors face to face with important figures from the town’s history, creating an experience for all ages.
View details‘Market-Time Organ Music’: May to October, every Saturday at 12:00. The opening event on 1 May 2027 has its own programme under ‘Music through the Ages since the Founding of St George’s Church’. The subsequent Saturdays, from 8 May to 30 …
View detailsUnder their motto ‘We Paint Pictures with Light’, the photographers of Film- und Fotofreunde Oettingen present striking details from Oettingen and Nördlingen on the theme of ‘Plaster and Patina’. The photographs are also available to purchase.
View detailsThe ceremonial opening on the Marktplatz launches the Historic Town Wall Festival on Friday, 10 September 2027, at 18:00. It marks the start of medieval music and dance, colourful camp life and the bustle of a historic fair.
View detailsEvery three years, Nördlingen steps back into the Middle Ages for a weekend. Traditional craftspeople, historical musicians and travelling entertainers fill the old town. The festival opens on Friday, 10 September 2027, at 18:00. Saturday …
View details AnniversaryOn Saturday, 11 September 2027, experience the grand traditions and folklore parade, with horse-drawn teams, hay wagons, timber carts and scenes of rural life in the Nördlinger Ries.
View detailsTravel by historic steam train from Munich via Augsburg straight to medieval Nördlingen. To mark 700 years since work began on the town wall, the old town becomes a lively festival setting, filled with historical costumes, crafts, camp life, …
View detailsThis ecumenical service brings the joy of our church’s anniversary together with the spirit of fellowship across denominations. For six centuries, this place of worship has shaped our townscape and accompanied generations through times of …
View details AnniversaryThe highlight of the three-day spectacle is the grand historic parade on Sunday, 12 September 2027, with more than 2,500 participants and numerous groups.
View detailsA ceremonial tattoo closes the Historic Town Wall Festival on Sunday evening. Listed in the programme overview as ‘Prayer Scene and Grand Tattoo’.
View detailsMagic: The Gathering with a difference: instead of buying booster packs, players draft from a specially assembled pool of cards. They then build individual decks in which strategy, skilful card selection and clever decisions matter more than …
View detailsFor the anniversary, more than 150 young people from our twin town of Olomouc (ZUŠ Iši Krejčího) join the Chaosorchester of Nördlingen’s Rieser Musikschule in making music. Under the motto ‘Breaking Down Walls’, Czech compositions meet great …
View details AnniversaryFresh energy, greater focus and calm in just five minutes – for health, wellbeing and a better quality of life. - more energy - clearer, more focused work - coping better with stress - meeting challenges with greater ease - taking an active …
View detailsUnder the title ‘Panoramas’, Fotostammtisch Nördlingen explores the town’s distinctive perspectives. Two important anniversaries provide the occasion: 700 years of the town wall and 600 years of the ‘Daniel’. The wall is the starting point for …
View detailsUnder their motto ‘We Paint Pictures with Light’, the photographers of Film- und Fotofreunde Oettingen present striking details from Oettingen and Nördlingen on the theme of ‘Plaster and Patina’. The photographs are also available to purchase.
View detailsFerdinand, the little town-watch pig, guides nursery and primary school children on a circular trail along the town wall, starting from the Tourist Information Centre. Games and activities about the wall await at various stops along the way.
View details AnniversaryKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View detailsJust 25 tickets for a special listening experience above the rooftops of Nördlingen.
View details700 years old, with many stories to tell… A tour of the newly redesigned Town Wall Museum brings visitors face to face with important figures from the town’s history, creating an experience for all ages.
View details‘Market-Time Organ Music’: May to October, every Saturday at 12:00. The opening event on 1 May 2027 has its own programme under ‘Music through the Ages since the Founding of St George’s Church’. The subsequent Saturdays, from 8 May to 30 …
View detailsAn extraordinary performance combining dance, film and live music. Dance in changing locations and footage from the ‘Daniel’ open up new perspectives and enter into dialogue. Protection, boundaries, hope and new paths are at its heart.
View detailsLead architect Rainer Heuberger and Nördlingen stonemason Matthias Wittner give an overview of restoration work over recent decades and consider how this central landmark should be cared for in the future.
View detailsIMAGINE is a biographical evening of song about John Lennon, his music and his vision of a more peaceful world. At its heart is the question of how we can shape a positive future, strengthen solidarity and build community. For Nördlingen’s …
View detailsClimb the ‘Daniel’ and stop for a game along the way: short board and card games await you in the Türmerstube, offering a relaxed break with a special view.
View detailsPaintings and sculptures by Petra Amerell and Werner Mally are presented together. Colour, form and material interact to offer a variety of artistic perspectives. The exhibition is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 12:00 to …
View detailsWithout the town council’s resolution, St George’s would not exist. Countless stories linking people to this church would never have been told. We will hear a selection of them during this service. Music is provided by the Knabenkapelle …
View details AnniversaryOne day after the 600th anniversary of the decision to build the church, Prof. Dr Stefan Bürger joins us to explore the social impact of church construction. The talk covers professions, skills and conflicts, as well as design and building …
View detailsFour days of research have come to an end. Prof. Dr Stefan Bürger and his students share their findings, offer perspectives and pose new research questions. What new insights have these days brought?
View detailsRhythm, groove and plenty of good cheer: the Löp’Singers present an uplifting evening of music. The ‘Jumping Fleas’ will provide a special musical highlight.
View detailsFriedrich Herlin’s altarpiece panels depict key moments in the life of Mary. Rainer Maria Rilke expressed his own view of her life in poetry. This evening brings together Herlin’s images and Rilke’s texts on the Christmas story – with Christine …
View detailsFresh energy, greater focus and calm in just five minutes – for health, wellbeing and a better quality of life. - more energy - clearer, more focused work - coping better with stress - meeting challenges with greater ease - taking an active …
View detailsUnder the title ‘Panoramas’, Fotostammtisch Nördlingen explores the town’s distinctive perspectives. Two important anniversaries provide the occasion: 700 years of the town wall and 600 years of the ‘Daniel’. The wall is the starting point for …
View detailsUnder their motto ‘We Paint Pictures with Light’, the photographers of Film- und Fotofreunde Oettingen present striking details from Oettingen and Nördlingen on the theme of ‘Plaster and Patina’. The photographs are also available to purchase.
View detailsFerdinand, the little town-watch pig, guides nursery and primary school children on a circular trail along the town wall, starting from the Tourist Information Centre. Games and activities about the wall await at various stops along the way.
View details AnniversaryKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View details700 years old, with many stories to tell… A tour of the newly redesigned Town Wall Museum brings visitors face to face with important figures from the town’s history, creating an experience for all ages.
View detailsPaintings and sculptures by Petra Amerell and Werner Mally are presented together. Colour, form and material interact to offer a variety of artistic perspectives. The exhibition is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 12:00 to …
View detailsA musical by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. The legendary humour of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ comes to the Klösterle: an absurd quest for the Grail, full of British wit, exhilarating music and delicious self-mockery. Performances: Friday …
View detailsAs darkness falls over Nördlingen, the historic town wall becomes a very special running route. The Lichterlauf follows the approximately 2.7-kilometre fortifications through the old town at night, accompanied by atmospheric lights and a unique …
View details AnniversaryStudents from the THG present their work: the research seminar ‘St George’s Church, Nördlingen’ explored the church as a major landmark offering a unique route into the region’s history and culture. The students share the results of their …
View detailsSuspicion, deception and discussion lie at the heart of ‘Blood on the Clocktower’. The villagers work together to unmask the demon, while its minions sow confusion. An exciting social deduction game with plenty of interaction.
View detailsUnder the title ‘Nördlingen Goes Netherlands: St George’s and Its Furnishings between Renaissance and Baroque’, Dr Christof Metzger, curator at the Albertina in Vienna, reveals previously unknown connections between the artworks in Nördlingen’s …
View details AnniversaryFresh energy, greater focus and calm in just five minutes – for health, wellbeing and a better quality of life. - more energy - clearer, more focused work - coping better with stress - meeting challenges with greater ease - taking an active …
View detailsUnder the title ‘Panoramas’, Fotostammtisch Nördlingen explores the town’s distinctive perspectives. Two important anniversaries provide the occasion: 700 years of the town wall and 600 years of the ‘Daniel’. The wall is the starting point for …
View detailsUnder their motto ‘We Paint Pictures with Light’, the photographers of Film- und Fotofreunde Oettingen present striking details from Oettingen and Nördlingen on the theme of ‘Plaster and Patina’. The photographs are also available to purchase.
View detailsFerdinand, the little town-watch pig, guides nursery and primary school children on a circular trail along the town wall, starting from the Tourist Information Centre. Games and activities about the wall await at various stops along the way.
View details AnniversaryKeep your eyes open as you browse the shop windows! Spotted a board game box lid? Scan the QR code, uncover the game’s secret and follow the trail from one shop window to the next.
View detailsJust 25 tickets for a special listening experience above the rooftops of Nördlingen.
View detailsJazz meets classical music: a crossover concert featuring jazz legend Dave Brubeck’s setting of the Mass for orchestra, choir, soloists and jazz combo, alongside Christmas songs by John Rutter and others. Shirin Hudajbergenova, Manuel …
View details AnniversaryTo bring the anniversary year to a festive close, ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ offers an Advent experience for the whole family. This touching story of compassion, warmth and solidarity combines a Christmas atmosphere with memorable theatre. An …
View detailsThe ensembles of the Rieser Musikschule prepare for the birth of Jesus with Advent and Christmas melodies. An hour to rest, listen, reflect and sing along. Leave the bustle of this supposedly quiet season behind for a while and enjoy the music.
View details‘Macht hoch die Tür, die Tor macht weit’ is the title of the Advent concert by Chorgemeinschaft Nördlingen 1825/41 e. V., conducted by Kurt and Elke Moll in St George’s. Traditional songs and modern pieces mark the close of the anniversary year …
View detailsJoin us for a relaxed close to the board game year 2027. Over punch, mulled wine and games, we look back together on the highlights of the anniversary year and enjoy a convivial evening at the club house.
View detailsAdvent and Christmas music in a wide range of styles, the Christmas story for young listeners, and traditional Quempas singing in the church’s atmospheric pre-Christmas lighting. Kantorei St. Georg, Kinderkantorei St. Georg, Posaunenchor St. …
View detailsJoin in spontaneously with music by Bach and Handel, accompanied by the great organ, and with Christmas carols (approximately 40 minutes). Please bring Christmas biscuits to share. Coffee and tea will be provided.
View detailsAn eventful and moving anniversary year is drawing to a close. We warmly invite you to join us for a service marking the end of these special celebrations. It is a moment to pause, look back on the highlights of recent months and bring the …
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Two Landmarks. One Anniversary.
600 years of St George’s Church and 700 years of the town wall: in 2027, Nördlingen celebrates its history and the people who continue to shape it.
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