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Bubenreutheum (string instrument maker and music history museum)

You probably would not expect to find much in Bubenreuth, a rather small town just north of Erlangen's Burgberg. However, this Franconian town is home to great music and instrument makers. This museum is located in the town hall and has been initiated by a local association. It shows the local string instrument maker history (which most significantly relates to makers of violins), which is rich in the 20th century, after World War II. While not part of Erlangen, it's no farther than the south of the city.

Address: Birkenallee 51, 91088 Bubenreuth
Getting there: from the central station, take bus 253 to Bubenreuth, Katholische Kirche (Catholic church)
Hours: Sun 14:00-17:00, group tours can also be arranged at other times
Price: €2, reduced admission: €1.50, kids up to the age of 14 free of charge
Website: bubenreutheum.de (opens in a new tab)

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