When does the tour start and how long does it last?

Start is on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5 PM, the duration is about 60 minutes until around 6 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the Tourist Information Aalen, Reichsstädter Straße 1, 73430 Aalen.

What does participation cost?

The ticket price is 7 euros, there are discounted tickets for 3.50 euros according to the organizer.

Are there discounts available?

Yes, youths aged 6 to 16 receive a 50 percent discount; Spionkarte holders receive special conditions according to the city, registration required.

How do I reach the location by public transport or car?

Bus stop Gmünder Torplatz almost all lines; parking available in the vicinity of the Tourist Information.

Is the access barrier-free?

The Tourist Information provides an automatic door and a partially accessible info counter; early arrival is recommended.

Boomtown Aalen - Tourist Information Aalen 2026

Name: Boomtown Aalen
Start: 2026-06-12T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-12T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Tourist-Information

City History with a View: 'Boomtown Aalen' from the Town Hall Terrace

One hour, one panorama, 200 years of dynamism: The city tour 'Boomtown Aalen' tells from the Town Hall terrace how Aalen developed from a sleepy little town into the industrial engine of East Württemberg. The meeting point is the Tourist Information, from there we go to the view over alleys, tracks, and the Gründerzeit.

Atmosphere and View: The Event Experience

Whether golden evening light or clear long-distance visibility – the event atmosphere on the terrace brings the city closer. With a view over the marketplace, city oval, and Kocher, growth spurts, university site, and industrial culture come alive. The mood of the audience: curious, amazed, in dialogue with city history.

Expertly Guided: From Imperial City to Boomtown

The guides categorize developments since 1802: railway, steam engine, entrepreneurial spirit. Vivid examples and precise narration combine event management and target audience communication into a compact tour that unites knowledge and experience.

Organization and Service

Duration approx. 60 minutes. Registration recommended, as the number of participants is limited. Advance sale online or on-site at the Tourist Information. Discounts for youths; Spionkarte holders receive special conditions according to the city’s information.

Barrier-Free Information and Arrival

The Tourist Information offers barrier-free access with an automatic door and an under-accessible info counter. Public transport stop Gmünder Torplatz, parking options in the vicinity. Please arrive on time to ensure a successful joint ascent to the terrace.

Fan Voices

Online reactions are clear: 'Boomtown Aalen' delights visitors.

Instagram: 'Finally I understand Aalen's transformation – view from above, goosebumps!'
Facebook: 'Engaging tour, top organized and with many aha moments'