Special tours

With its medieval flair, Mühlhausen is one of the most interesting towns in Thuringia. An almost completely preserved city wall, the town hall, eleven Gothic churches, winding alleys and town houses made of stone and half-timbered as well as stone town houses determine the face of the city.

Discover the many sights and unique features of the old town on a guided tour. Friendly and competent city guides are awaiting for you. From them you will learn everything worth knowing, historical facts as well as, of course "little stories".

Meeting point is at the Tourist Information, Ratsstraße 20 in Mühlhausen. For more information about the guided tour, please call 03601- 40 47 70.

A night tour through the historic and winding streets of Mühlhausen is an experience of a special kind. In an atmosphere of past centuries, the night guide gives an insight into the eventful history of the medieval imperial city of Mühlhausen. You will learn a lot of interesting facts. Registration for the tour is required in advance at the Tourist Information, Tel. 03601 404770. Here one receives also the coupons for the participation in the value of 10,00 € per person. Please note that it is not possible to visit the interior of the museum during the night tour. The duration of the tour is about 90 minutes. The meeting point is in front of the Tourist Information in Ratsstraße 20.

The core of the town hall was built around 1300, with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque extensions creating a unique ensemble of buildings in the middle of the old town. Particularly worth seeing are the hall, the Great Council Chamber with Gothic paintings and the Imperial City Archive (1614), which found its place on the mezzanine floor of the south wing from 1615 and can be accessed from the Town Hall Hall. The interior of the historical archive rooms is particularly impressive. It was made between 1615 and 1648 and has been preserved in its original form. The cabinets and chests still store the files and town books from the imperial town period of Mühlhausen. Windows and doors show Renaissance paintings with plants, heads, angels and animals. The Latin and Greek inscriptions on the cabinets and walls refer to the relationship of the citizens to the state, to the archive and the archival activity. With the letters of the alphabet and the astronomical signs Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Star, Venus and Saturn the files in the Imperial City Archives are signed. With the help of a corresponding index, the archivist is able to find the files in case of need. The documents on display in the 34 showcases provide an interesting insight into the important history of the formerly free imperial city.

Guided tours of the Imperial City Archives take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:00 am. The duration is about 30 minutes, the cost is 5 euros per person. On display is a special exhibition with finds that came to light during the renovation work.

Go on a discovery tour through our medieval city with a city guide. Learn interesting facts about the history of the historic imperial and Hanseatic city and marvel at the eleven medieval churches, the town hall, the walkable city wall as well as lovably renovated half-timbered and town houses.

This tour is suitable for all guests who decide to book a guided city tour at short notice. We will do our best to organise a guide for you, who will lead you through the city. However, we cannot guarantee that it will always be possible. Please also note that other guests may join the tour.

The Mühlhausen Tourist Information Office offers numerous special, themed guided tours each year for interested residents and visitors. These tours take an in-depth look at a specific period in the city’s history. The topics are very diverse, ranging from tours exploring the impact of notable figures—such as Johann Sebastian Bach and the radical reformer Thomas Müntzer—on the city, to tours focusing on industrial heritage, the history of Jewish life, and the cemetery and burial customs. In addition, nature walks are offered, during which participants can expand their knowledge of local herbs. The special tours are planned anew each year. Topics that are particularly popular are continued and supplemented with follow-up tours. All dates can be found in the City of Mühlhausen’s event calendar. For more information, contact the Mühlhausen Tourist Information team at 03601 404770.

With the brochure „Adalbert's Buchstabensalat“ (available free of charge at the Tourist Information Mühlhausen) the city can be explored individually. Following the principle of a city rally, questions about various sights have to be answered. With puzzle fun, teamwork and active participation, children and their families get to know the town of Mühlhausen better and work out the solution word step by step. Boredom has no chance on this tour! This offer is suitable for children from 2nd grade to 5th grade. Younger children are also welcome to join in with the family.