Free Sunday Lecture City Fire

Hof in the Light of Flames – the City Fire of 1823 Rediscovered

A free Sunday lecture brings local history to life: At the Bayerisches Vogtland Museum, you will learn how the devastating city fire of September 4, 1823 destroyed Hofs Neustadt and how community spirit, donations, and wise city planning shaped today’s Biedermeier district. Two experienced tour guides will lead you through the eras with vivid examples.

Sitting City Tour: History Within Reach

Between the museum foyer and the lecture hall, a discovery experience unfolds: Artifacts, plans, and images resurrect the town hall, Michaeliskirche, and nearly 300 lost houses before your inner eye. You will learn the principles of reconstruction and understand why classical facades still shape the cityscape today.

From Fire to Form: Biedermeier as a New Start

The Hof Neustadt is regarded as a unique architectural ensemble of early classicism. Ludwigstraße, Maxplatz, or Karolinenstraße narrate stories of houses – from cellar labyrinths to sandstone portals. The guides provide professionally grounded explanations of the social situation after the disaster and the solidarity assistance from home and abroad.

Insider Knowledge from First-Hand

The Bayerisches Vogtland Museum consolidates city and regional history and conveys cultural heritage with modern museum offerings. Barrier-free pathways, clear dramaturgy, and precise historical evidence make this lecture a compact city tour with cultural enrichment – ideal for curious explorers.

Voices of Visitors

The reactions of the visitors are clear: The city fire lecture fascinates explorers.

• Instagram: 'Incredible how vividly the Hof Neustadt is explained after the fire!'
• Facebook: 'Competent guides, much local history – the best introduction before a walk through the Biedermeier district.'
• YouTube: 'Many details about the Michaeliskirche and reconstruction – entertaining and educational.'

Conclusion

What can you expect? A focused, barrier-friendly lecture format that makes Hof’s city history understandable and sparks interest for a walk through the Biedermeier district. Secure the date, arrive promptly at the museum foyer, and discover Hof with new eyes.

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• TikTok: No official profile found

Sources:

• Bayerisches Vogtland Museum - City of Hof
• Visitor Information - City of Hof
• Bayerisches Vogtland Museum • Vogtland Tourism
• Bayerisches Vogtland Museum – Franconian Forest Tourism
• 1823 – Architectural Jewel Hof Neustadt – Museums in Bavaria
• 1823 – Architectural Jewel Hof Neustadt – City of Hof
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