Aalen night watchman: wedding ceremony, sea of ​​lights and stories!

Aalen night watchman: wedding ceremony, sea of ​​lights and stories!

On April 27, 2025, the solemn swearing -in of the night watchmen took place at the market fountain in Aalen. Mayor Bernd Schwarzendorfer opened the new season of the night watchman and recalled the long tradition of these important city dwellers. Since 2004, the night watchmen have been a permanent institution in Aalen, an initiative that Dr. Eugen Hafner was launched. Their historical role included guarding the city walls, the control of night traffic and maintaining public order.

The event attracted numerous guests who enjoyed the musical accompaniment of the Spielmannszug of the Aalen fire brigade under Bernd Adrian. The night watchmen who pulled through the alleys with torches told amusing stories about Aalen personalities during their first tour of the season, which admired many guests. The night watchmen not only act as a storyteller, but also as a bridge builder between the past and the future.

tradition and modernity

The importance of the night watchman can be determined in both historical and modern contexts. They originally served as a warner with fire, thieves and other dangers of the Middle Ages. Nowadays they contribute to safety and stability in the city of Aalen and promote the cultural heritage of the region. In addition, the city leaders carried out a total of 263 tours for over 4000 guests in 2024, which underlines the continued popularity of these traditional events.

The swearing-in took place in a festive framework and was registered for all interested citizens free of charge and free of charge. After the ceremony, the participants were invited to a joint tour of the historical alleys in order to learn more about the tradition of the night watchman. This not only promotes awareness of the history of the old imperial city, but also actively integrates the population into the cultural events.

guests and booking options

The night watchmen will go on tour every Saturday and in the summer months every Saturday and Saturday evening. Interested parties can also book the night watchman for private or business missions. Bookings can be made via the Tourist Information Aalen, so that individual wishes can also be taken into account.

Overall, the event is considered another step in order to keep the lively tradition of night watchmen alive in Aalen. Further information on offers and topic tours is available on the website of the city of Aalen. The event was valued by locals and guests who wanted to experience the special flair of the night watchman and the stories of the city.

For more details on swearing in and tours, interested parties can visit the official sides of the city of Aalen: schwaebische-post.de href = "https://www.aalen.de/nachtwaechter-eroeffungsrund-mit-mit-veridung.228848.25.htm"> aalen.de , aalen.de .