Discover Herrenberg's history: City tour along the Wall!

Discover Herrenberg's history: City tour along the Wall!

The city of Herrenberg celebrates its history with a special city tour event. On Sunday, June 8th, the well-known tour guide Dr. Michaela Bautz offers an informative and exciting tour along the historic city wall. The tour begins at 3 p.m. at Fruchtkasten at Tübinger Straße 30 and is free of charge. Registration is not required.

Over 50% of the medieval city walls are still preserved and will be examined in more detail on this tour. The route leads from Fruchtkasten through Graben, Bad- and Froschgasse, to Nufringer Tor, across the market square to the castle and back to the starting point. The tour lasts around 75 to 90 minutes, which is why sturdy shoes and a good level of fitness are recommended. The tours are particularly popular with culture enthusiasts and historians who want to learn more about the city's turbulent past. krzbb.de reports on the successful concept of these city tours.

Historical heritage of the city of Herrenberg

In the context of the city's history, it is worth considering the impressive role of the Khönle family. Hans Jakob Khönle was born in Hildrizhausen in 1618 and learned the merchant profession in Frankfurt or Hanau. In 1651 he married a baker's daughter from Herrenberg and began trading hardware, which was in high demand after the Thirty Years' War. His thriving business soon expanded.

The purchase of a farmstead on the market square in 1652, which is now known as the former market pharmacy, was the first step in establishing his business. He then acquired other farmsteads, including the adjacent farmstead (Marktplatz 6) and land on Tübinger Straße. His son Johannes Jakob Khönle successfully continued the company and expanded the product range to include exotic products such as tobacco, tin, spices and porcelain. herrenberg.de describes the impressive development of the Khönle family.

Economic and social influences

Johannes Jakob Khönle, who had four stores in Frankfurt and others in Tübingen and Horb, made a significant contribution to Herrenberg's economic development. The Khönle family owned almost the entire south side of the market square and was able to support the city financially during the War of the Palatinate Succession. Its most important buildings and commercial strategic decisions are still important parts of the cityscape today.

The fascinating history of Herrenberg, from the city walls to the important merchant families such as the Khönle family, offers visitors and locals the opportunity to understand the urban development and experience the city's historical charm. The upcoming city tour on June 8th promises not only an interesting journey into the past, but also a valuable cultural exchange. Take the opportunity to learn more about the city and its long history.