Open Monument Day
Preservation and renewal: Monument preservation meets new use
Ingo Gottlieb
Join architects, historians and cultural experts on exciting tours of the Meierei, the Wunderkammer and Franckeplatz. Our experts will provide insights into the building history, renovation processes, historical planning and the current use of the baroque facilities. Franckeplatz as an urban link between the foundations and the city is also the subject of a guided tour.
Experience the popular theater tour “Francke and the King” and enjoy jazz sounds at the brewery and bakery.
We also invite families and young guests to take part in creative hands-on activities and, of course, our Francke rye bread from the historic oven from 1741.
Whether history, music or pleasure - we are there for you all day long!
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Baking in the historic bakery
Hourly guided tours by the master bakers
Organic rye bread from the oldest active oven in Halle, pop-up café with delicious cakes and coffee in front of the brewery and bakery.
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Matinee at the Brewery and Bakery
The jazz duo ZWIO with Clemens Oerding and Eckart Gleim creates a lively atmosphere on Schwarzer Weg.
Sunday, 09/14/2025
Guided Tour: Global Knowledge – Francke's Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities
Originally intended for teaching purposes, the Wunderkammer is now considered the only fully preserved cabinet of curiosities in Europe.
Guided tours (in German) at: 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm
Guided Tour: Glaucher Platz – the gateway to Halle
Guided tour around the Franckeplatz with architectural plans from the 18th century
With Dr. Thomas Grunewald
Guided Tour: »One of the best libraries of the time«
The tour provides insights into the fascinating world of 18th century books.
Guided tours (in German) at: 3 pm, 3:30 pm and 4 pm
First knead the dough, then marvel.
Children can bake cookies with the Francke logo in the Historic Bakery.
Carriage rides with Francke and the king
Guided Tour: Francke and the King
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Falk Wenzel
Living History Tour (in German) with Matthias Brenner, Hilmar Eichhorn and David Kramer (Halle Stages).
