Schwäbisch Hall
Schwäbisch Hall is a town that is like something out of a storybook. The beautifully preserved historic centre offers an ideal ambience for art and culture.
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Schwäbisch Hall
has made a name for itself as an exceptional showcase for art. The
church steps serve as a theatrical stage, the church interior is an
art museum.
Formerly associated with the Staufer family, the town became prosperous in the Middle Ages due to the salt trade. A stroll through the winding alleyways in the old town reveals this history in numerous buildings. In particular, the marketplace is an architectural treasure. It includes examples of architectural styles from Romantic to Rococo. On the eastern edge, visitors will find the imposing external stairs leading up to the wonderful gothic hall church of St. Michael.
In summer, the 53 steps are transformed into a breath-taking and steep open-air stage with an absolutely unique character. Theatre enthusiasts can enjoy extraordinary performances under the night sky. Another unusual visitor experience can be found at the "New Globe" on Kocherinsel. The model for this venue was Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on the Thames. This three-storey, circular, outdoor theatre can put on performances under the roof and in the open air.
But on four days of the year, the entire town becomes a giant stage. This is when Schwäbisch Hall celebrates one of the finest local festivals in the country, the "Kuchen- und Brunnenfest" (cake and fountain festival). This revolves around the tradition of salt boiling. Dramatized historic scenes, a demonstration of salt boiling, and an XXL cake are the highlights. If you are looking for tradition beyond the town walls, pay a visit to the Freilandmuseum Wackershofen. Here you can see farmhouses and craftsman's houses from the 16th to the 20th century.
Art enthusiasts should make a pilgrimage to the modern art gallery in Würth. Old Masters are on display in the annexe in the Johanniterkirche. Visitors will be awestruck by the enchanting beauty of the Virgin of Mercy ("Schutzmantelmadonna"). It was created by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1525. The exceptional cultural environment also includes the Hällisch-Fränkisches Museum. Entrance to all three museums is free. That's extraordinary too. But it's typical of Schwäbisch Hall.