Marktplatz & Town Hall
Marktplatz
One of Germany's most beautiful market squares, framed by a Baroque town hall, half-timbered houses and the 1509 Fish Fountain.
The market square slopes gently. At one end rise the steps of St. Michael's Church, and at the other stands the Baroque town hall rebuilt after the great fire of 1728. Around the square are colorful half-timbered houses and gabled Renaissance residences. In the center stands the Fish Fountain, built in 1509, and beside it survive medieval pillories. The square is the social heart of the old town. Farmers' markets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a Christmas market takes place in December, and during Pentecost the Salt Workers' Festival brings a parade and dances in traditional costume. Sitting at a café on the square, watching the steps and the church, is the most relaxing experience.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Michael's Church & Great Steps
- Hällisch-Fränkisches Museum
- Haalplatz & Sulferturm
- Freilichtspiele Schwäbisch Hall & Globe Theatre
- Kocher Covered Bridges & Riverfront
- Kunsthalle Würth
- Johanniterhalle (Würth Old Masters)
- Großcomburg