When does the tour take place?

The tour is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

Where does the event start?

The meeting point is the Tourist Information Aalen at Reichsstädter Straße 1, 73430 Aalen. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

How much do the tickets cost?

The regular price is 9.00 euros, reduced 4.50 euros. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

How many people can participate?

The maximum number of participants is 20 people. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

Until when is registration possible?

Registrations are possible up to one hour before the tour starts, as long as seats are available. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

Is there a cancellation policy?

Yes, cancellations are free up to 72 hours before the start. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

Aalen hears history anew: The Town Piper connects music, old town, and vibrant memory

Name: The Town Piper of Aalen
Start: 2026-10-09T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-09T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Tourist-Information

A musical city walk through Aalen that makes history audible

With The Town Piper of Aalen, on October 9, 2026, a stage and city experience opens that not only tells the story of the old town but also brings it to sound. Hannß Heinrich Schmidt leads as the historical town piper and tower guard through the streets, accompanied by musical and vocal pieces, creating a lively bridge between city history, theatrical art, and musical memory. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

When history meets sound

The tour leads to places where Aalen's past unfolds like a carefully composed production: to maids, to young Schubart, to the Latin school, to the Schubart family's residence, to the tavern Zum Goldenen Lamm, and further to crafts, church dedication dances, and post stations. This results in an atmospheric mix of city tour, theatrical atmosphere, and narrated music that transforms the historical urban space into a lively dramaturgy. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

A rare stage experience in the open air

The production is designed as a public tour and takes place in the urban space, not in a closed theater hall. This is precisely its charm: The architecture of the old town becomes the stage set, the paths become the sequence of scenes, and the immediate audience response is part of the evening. Those who want to experience Aalen from a cultural-historical perspective do not receive a museum-like distance here, but a dense, sensory stage experience with a local sound profile. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

Tickets, prices, and practical information

The standard fee for the tour is 9.00 euros, reduced 4.50 euros. The maximum number of participants is 20 people; registrations are possible up to one hour before the start, provided seats are available. Cancellations are free up to 72 hours before the start of the tour. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

Place with urban charm

The meeting point and event location is the Tourist Information Aalen at Reichsstädter Straße 1, 73430 Aalen. Thus, the starting point is centrally located in the city center and is ideal for a culturally rich evening stroll through the historic center. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))

Conclusion: This town piper tour connects music, history, and theatrical spirit into an unusually close cultural format. Those who want to experience Aalen in narrated movement and hear the old town with other ears should secure this date. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/der-stadtpfeifer-von-aalen.245204.htm))