Haalplatz & Sulferturm
Haalplatz und Sulferturm
Where the city's story of salt began: the Haalplatz, site of the ancient salt springs, and the medieval gate tower by the river.
Schwäbisch Hall takes its name from salt (Hall). Salt was boiled here as early as Celtic times, and medieval salt production made the town wealthy.
Haalplatz was the site of the ancient salt springs and boiling workshops. Today a marker stands over the well. Each year at Pentecost, the Kuchen- und Brunnenfest (Salt Workers' Festival) is held here, with salt workers' dances and parades.
Next door, the Sulferturm is a medieval city-wall gate tower. It connects to the covered bridge of the same name that leads to the island in the river. The square is right beside the Kocher, so you can take a short stroll here to learn about the town's history of salt.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Freilichtspiele Schwäbisch Hall & Globe Theatre
- Hällisch-Fränkisches Museum
- Marktplatz & Town Hall
- Kunsthalle Würth
- Kocher Covered Bridges & Riverfront
- St. Michael's Church & Great Steps
- Johanniterhalle (Würth Old Masters)
- Großcomburg