Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Schlacht an der Alte Veste
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Battle of the Alte Veste: Kirchenplatz
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
1. Schlacht an der Alte Veste / Battle of the Alte Veste: Kirchenplatz Marker
Gustav Adolf, der „Löwe aus Mitternacht“, landete am 6. Juli 1630 auf Usedom, zog von Sieg zu Sieg und schlug am 17. September 1631 den Feldherrn Tilly in der Schlacht von Breitenfeld: „Glaubensfreiheit für die Welt, rettete bei Breitenfeld-Gustav Adolf, Christ und Held.“ Am 14./15. April 1632 besiegte Gustav Adolf wiederum Tilly in der Schlacht bei Rain am Lech, Tilly wurde tödlich getroffen. Kaiser Ferdinand II. reaktivierte den 1630 entlassenen Wallenstein. Gustav Adolf wandte sich auf die Bedrohung durch Wallenstein hin wieder nach Norden und zog mit Teilen seiner Armee von Altbayern zunächst nach Fürth, die Truppen nahmen Unterkunft auf „freiem Feld“, wohl auf der Hardhöhe. Gustav Adolf logierte vom 17. bis 19. Juni 1632 im Pfarrhaus am Kirchenplatz, zumindest sind die Unterhaltslieferungen an aus Nürnberg dorthin addressiert.
In Commemoration of the Battle Between Gustavus Adolfus and Wallenstein in 1632
Gustavus Adolphus, the "Lion of the North," landed on Usedom on July 6, 1630, marched from victory
this page online
Erected 2011 by Stadt Fürth.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1632.
Location. 49° 28.788′ N, 10° 59.286′ E. Memorial is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Kirchenplatz north of Gustavstraße, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Gustavstraße
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
2. Schlacht an der Alte Veste / Battle of the Alte Veste: Kirchenplatz Marker
The marker is visible here just above the purple clothing donation receptacle.
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: St. Michael (within shouting distance of this marker); Gustav Adolf (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Amtshaus / Former Administrative Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Kapelle zum heiligen Grab / The Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre (within shouting distance of this marker); Malka and Marcus Mandel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliger Eingang zum israelitischen Schulhof / Former Entrance to the Jewish Community Center (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemalige Gabrielschul / Former Gabriel Schul (about 120 meters away); Marktplatz / Market Square (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of the Alte Veste (Wikipedia). Overview:
The Battle of the Alte Veste or Battle of Fürth was a significant battle of the Thirty Years' War in which Gustavus Adolphus' attacking forces were defeated by Wallenstein's entrenched troops. It was fought on 3 September 1632 (in the process of the siege of Nuremberg) between the Catholic forces of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and the Protestant forces of King Gustavus II Adolphus of Sweden during the period of Swedish intervention in the Thirty Years War.(Submitted on March 23, 2026.)
The tactical victory by the Catholic forces allowed the Imperial army to quickly advance into Saxony, while the Swedish forces were forced into retreat.
2. Gedenktafeln zur Schlacht an der Alten Veste (Fürthwiki, in German). An article on the historical markers commemorating the battle, noting that this particular marker was one of six put up by the City of Fürth in 2011/12, but noting also that a number (10??) had also been erected previously, with a 2005 map showing their positions in various locations around the Alte Veste site. It is unclear how many of these remain. (Submitted on March 23, 2026.)
Additional keywords. Gedenktafel
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
