Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Ehemaliges Wirtshaus zum Roten Roß
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The Former Red Horse Inn
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
1. Ehemaliges Wirtshaus zum Roten Roß / The Former Red Horse Inn Marker
Among Fürth's many old inns is the Rote Roß (“Red Horse”), first mentioned in 1476. The current building dates from 1664. "In Fürth, there are many Jews and much merriment," goes a well-known saying. Fürth's location on an important long-distance trade route led to the large number of inns. They remain characteristic of Fürth to this day.
Erected by Geschichtsverein Fürth e. V. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1476.
Location. 49° 28.712′ N, 10° 59.259′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Königstraße and Waagplaatz, on the left when traveling south on Königstraße. Touch for map.
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ehemalige Gabrielschul / Former Gabriel Schul (within shouting distance of this marker); Leopold Ullstein (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliger Eingang zum israelitischen Schulhof / Former Entrance to the Jewish Community Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Wohnhäuser / Residential Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Otto Mayer (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Israelitischer Schulhof / The Jewish “Schulhof” (about 120 meters away); Wilhelm Königswarter (about 150 meters away); Ehemaliges Amtshaus / Former Administrative Building (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.
Also see . . . Zum roten Roß (FürthWiki, in German).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
2. The Former Red Horse Inn and Marker
The "Zum roten Roß" inn is Fürth's oldest known establishment. It was first mentioned as an inn in 1476 as a fief of the Kress von Kressenstein family, formerly including a farm. The property was destroyed in 1634 during the Thirty Years' War and acquired in 1637 by the innkeeper Georg Stoll. The property also included the present-day buildings at Königstraße 61-67, as well as the current Waagstraße and Waagplatz (weighing square) with its large barn (later the municipal free market, Waagplatz 2/3), known as Hofraith – the so-called Roßwirtshof. The destroyed inn was rebuilt in 1664.(Submitted on March 21, 2026.)
From 1832/1833 until 1946, the property was owned by the city, serving for the first eleven years as the first location of the trade school, which later became the Realschule (today's Hardenberg Gymnasium). It was also used temporarily as a municipal granary, which is why the town scales were installed next to the building, giving the Waagplatz (Weighing Square) its name.
The building was renovated in 1986/1987. The inn was closed to make way for residential and commercial spaces. The Irish Cottage Pub is now located on the ground floor.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
