Geschichte für Alle e.V.

The History for All – Institute for Regional History (Geschichte für Alle e.V.) is a professional non-profit association that has been bringing local history to life since 1985. What started as a small group of history students in Nuremberg has developed into an organization with over 1,500 members, a substantial number of full-time employees, and more than 300 freelance city guides. Each year, the institute assists over 250,000 visitors in discovering the rich and multifaceted past of Franconia's most historically significant cities. The main offering of the institute is its diverse guided city tours, which extend across Nuremberg, Fürth, Erlangen, and Bamberg. In Nuremberg, visitors can explore the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds – home to the most significant surviving examples of National Socialist megalomaniac architecture – or take a 90-minute stroll through the medieval old town, passing attractions like the Henkersteg bridge and the half-timbered houses along the Pegnitz River. A seasonal Christmas market tour traces the development of the Christkindlesmarkt from its origins in the 16th century as the "Kindleinsmarkt," featuring tastings of regional winter specialties and stories about traditions such as the Rauschgoldengel and the Zwetschgermoh. Beyond Nuremberg, the program includes a 120-minute guided tour through Fürth, revealing the city’s rich Jewish heritage, vibrant pub culture, and distinctive architecture from the Art Nouveau and Baroque periods. In Bamberg, thematic tours delve into nearly a millennium of brewing tradition with tastings of local beers and culinary delights, recount the horrifying witch hunts of the 17th century that claimed hundreds of victims from all walks of life, and follow in the footsteps of international film crews who have chosen the city as a backdrop for productions such as "Das Sams" (2001), "The Three Musketeers" (2011), and the Netflix series "The Empress" (2022). The association also operates the Henkerhaus, a permanent exhibition on Nuremberg's criminal history, and offers educational programs for significant institutions such as the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the Memorium Nuremberg Trials. By linking scholarly research with public communication, the institute provides accessible, critical, and thought-provoking encounters with history for a broad audience. Private group tours are available for companies, school trips, families, and special occasions, accommodating up to 25 participants per tour for a flat rate of €155. All bookings can be arranged via email or phone, making it easy to incorporate a guided historical experience into any business trip to the Franconian region.