Ever wonder how Galgenhof got its rather grim name? It’s a story rooted in Nuremberg’s past. This area’s name comes from the gallows once located near the Frauentor.
Let’s step back in time. Imagine the medieval landscape. The gallows stood as a stark reminder of justice. This was Untergalgenhof lower Galgenhof. There was also an Oberer Galgenhof upper Galgenhof later called Glockenhof.
In 1552 during the Second Margrave War Untergalgenhof suffered a strategic burning. It was a turbulent time. The city was caught in conflict.
By the late 18th century Galgenhof was a place of 49 properties. Nuremberg held high jurisdiction. Brandenburg-Ansbach disputed this. Various Nuremberg landowners held sway. They included the Landpflegamt and Kriegsamt. The von Grundherr family also had land. Other families like von Löffelholz von Tucher and von Volckamer owned properties here too.
From 1797 to 1808 the area fell under the Justiz- und Kammeramt Schwabach. Then in 1806 Galgenhof became part of Bavaria. In 1808 the Steuerdistrikt Galgenhof tax district formed. It included Gibitzenhof Hummelstein Lichtenhof and Sandreuth. The Ruralgemeinde Galgenhof was also established. It mirrored the tax district. Galgenhof joined Nuremberg on October 1 1825.
The old village street is today’s Galgenhofstrasse. The Fischbach stream flowed along this street. Washer houses lined its banks.
Galgenhof transformed over time. In 1818 there were 381 residents. By 2015 the statistical district had 19726 inhabitants. Galgenhof evolved into a residential area. It didn’t become a factory suburb.
Today Galgenhof is mainly Protestant since the Reformation. Residents belong to the Gustav-Adolf-Gedächtniskirche or Herz Jesu.
You can see various apartment buildings here. Also, note the former Haus der Arbeit. Look for the Karl-Bröger-Haus. The former heating plant of the nearby depot is another landmark. Do not miss the Nymphenbrunnen and the Uhr- und Wetterhäuschen.
Galgenhof reflects Nuremberg’s blend of history and modernity. It carries echoes of its past. From its somber origins to its present-day vibrancy, it continues to evolve. The district is a testament to time.