Just outside the city

**Just Outside the City Gates: Öhringen’s Path to Becoming the Hohenlohe Residence** Öhringen is much more than what lies within its historic city walls. On this guided tour, discover why the city is considered the “Pearl of Hohenlohe” and how it gained significance after being designated a royal residence. In particular, political events in France from the 17th to the 19th century left a deep mark on the city’s history. **Highlights of the tour:** - **From modernity to tradition:** Start at the Jugendpavillon, past the Catholic church to the historic Hoftheater. - **Secrets of the Old Town:** Learn fascinating facts about the hospital and hidden details of the old alleys. - **Representative Rule:** The obelisk, the Upper Gate, and the Karlsvorstadt bear witness to the waning days of the glorious princely era. - **History You Can Touch:** - What was the **Zwinger** actually used for, and what was the purpose of the **Fruchtkasten**? - What was the relationship between the **Hohenlohe princes** and their people? - What is the story behind the **Roman Limes Gate** at the city limits? - What connects the city of Öhringen to the ship’s propeller at the U11 roundabout? Immerse yourself in a guided tour full of answers to the big and small questions of our city’s history!