Reutlingen burns – 300 years since the city fire

In the year 2026, Reutlingen commemorates under the motto"Reutlingen is burning"for the 300th anniversary of the city fire of 1726. Exhibitions, guided tours, theater, music, art activities, and creative shop windows make the history of this formative event visible and tangible, while also showing how important fire prevention and solidarity were then and are today.

Historischer Kupferstich des Reutlinger Stadtbrands von 1726: Eine dicht beboute, von einer Stadtmauer umgebene Stadt steht großflächig in Flammen. Dichter Rauch steigt in den Himmel. Am oberen Bildrand sind zwei Wappen sowie die Inschriften „O Reutlingen“, „Dein Sünd“ und „Dein Brand“ zu sehen.

When Reutlingen was ablaze

FromSeptember 23 to 25, 1726A devastating fire destroyed large parts of Reutlingen. Starting from a residential building, the flames spread rapidly: four-fifths of the houses within the city walls and nearly all public buildings were destroyed – over 1,200 families lost their homes.

A story that will not be forgotten

With exhibitions, events, and special activities, the city fire is made visible in the commemorative year. It is not only about remembering the disaster but also about demonstrating the importance of fire prevention, rescue, and collective action both today and in the past.

Außenansicht eines Gebäudes mit drei großen Schaufenstern einer Galerie oder Kunstausstellung. Die Fenster sind mit leuchtend roten Rahmen eingefasst. Links steht in weißer Schrift auf rotem Grund „Unser Vielfalt-lingen“ und „Reutlingen“. In den Fenstern sind verschiedene Kunstwerke, Gemälde auf Staffeleien, Infoplakate und QR-Codes ausgestellt.

Experience the city fire in the display window

As part of the campaign"Our Variety-lingen"Eight shop windows on Wilhelm and Krämer Street will be dedicated to the theme in August and September."City fire"dedicated. The shop windows make the defining event of the city's history visible right in the city center.

 
 
 
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Public city tour:

Historical City Tour - Reutlingen is Burning

A spark, an inferno, a new beginning:This special historical city tour takes you to the most significant places of the 1726 city fire and shows how Reutlingen was rebuilt after the catastrophe.

The city tours take place on the following dates:

  • August 30, 2026
  • September 26, 2026
  • October 25, 2026
  • November 15, 2026
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A picture tells the story in the local history museum

The Copperplate Engraving of the City Fire

The Copperplate Engraving“O Reutlingen, Your Sin, Your Fire”by Gabriel Bodenehr depicts the dramatic events of the city fire of 1726. The depiction created in 1727 commemorates the destruction of the city, the great willingness to help, and the subsequent reconstruction. Today, the historic work can be seen in the Heimatmuseum Reutlingen.

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At the local history museum

The Reutlingen youth fire brigade brings firefighting up close to the local history museum: In front of the entrance, a fire engine awaits discovery. Learn more about technology and emergency vehicles. In good weather, outdoor games in the museum garden provide additional fun.

The promotion takes place on the following dates:

  • September 27, 2026, 1 to 4 PM
  • September 27, 2026, 1 to 4 PM
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