Schwarzenbach a.d.Saale: Comic Museum, Natural Swimming Pool and Jean-Paul Trail

Comics and the art of language at the Erika Fuchs House

The Erika Fuchs House is a museum dedicated to comics and the art of language. It is located at Bahnhofstraße 12 in Schwarzenbach a. d. Saale and opened in 2015 to honor the work of Dr. Erika Fuchs (1906–2005) as editor-in-chief of the German Micky Maus magazine. The opening thus focused on a specific person and her editorial work.

The permanent exhibition presents Erika Fuchs’s life and work in the context of general comic history across 600 square meters. The tour takes visitors through seven rooms. The area and room count describe different aspects: one indicates the scale of the exhibition, the other structures the tour. In terms of content, the museum thus connects Fuchs’s life’s work with a broader view of comic history. The term “art of language” also adds a distinct emphasis: alongside comics, language is part of the museum’s profile.

Schiedateich forest swimming pool: a seasonal swimming destination

The Schiedateich forest swimming pool near Schwarzenbach an der Saale is a seasonal natural swimming area with a large beach. Facilities include a children’s pool with a waterslide, an adventure playground, a beach volleyball court, and a kiosk. Admission is free. The season is key when choosing a date; before making plans, check the period that fits your travel dates.

The forest swimming pool has a different focus from the cultural attractions: swimming and the listed recreational facilities take center stage. The children’s pool with a waterslide and the adventure playground are specific offerings for children; the beach and beach volleyball court add further recreational options to the description of the pool.

The Jean-Paul Trail through the old town

The Jean-Paul Trail is an approximately three-kilometer circular route through the old town. Its stops include the town hall, the rectory, St. Gumbertus Church, the cemetery with the gravestone of Jean Paul’s father, and the banks of the Saale. The route then returns to the old town via additional stops. The approximate length gives an idea of the route’s scope, while the listed places provide specific reference points along the trail.

The stops connect different aspects of the area: the cemetery is where the gravestone of Jean Paul’s father is located; the town hall, rectory, church, and Saale riverbank are other points along the route. The trail thus differs from the Erika Fuchs House not only in its form as a circular route, but also in its connection to places in the old town. When choosing between the cultural attractions, you can therefore consider whether you are more interested in an exhibition about Fuchs and comic history or a route with specified stops.

Discover more destinations: Zell im Fichtelgebirge, Rehau, Helmbrechts, Schwarzenbach am Wald, Naila, Bad Steben, Berg, Selbitz.

For the overview of the wider region: Hof.