When does the excursion start in Pegnitz?

The departure is planned for 08.10.2026 at 08:15 AM. The return is expected around 4:00 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the Badstraße bus stop in Pegnitz.

How much does participation cost?

The fee is 39 euros per person.

How long does the trip last?

The excursion is designed as a day trip with a duration of about 8 hours.

What is included in the program?

The planned activities include a visit to the German-German Museum Mödlareuth, a guided tour of the outdoor area, a film, time for the exhibition, and an additional stop at the border tower in Heinersgrün.

Is pre-registration required?

Yes, pre-registration through the office is required.

A Day of German History: Experience, Understand, and Discover Mödlareuth Together

Name: Pe 001_5 A Trip into the History of the Division - Visit to the Museum in Mödlareuth
Start: 2026-10-08T10:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Bushaltestelle Badstraße

Experience History Up Close: Excursion to Mödlareuth

This day trip takes you from Pegnitz to one of the most impressive memorial sites of the German division: the German-German Museum in Mödlareuth. The excursion combines contemporary history, guided impressions in the outdoor area, and a museum visit in the newly built exhibition building into a compact, moving discovery experience.

A Place Where History Remains Visible

Mödlareuth represents divided Germany like few other places. The museum describes the former border location as a symbolic stage of the division and the overcoming of boundaries. Visitors experience not only exhibitions but also original border installations and the historical outdoor area in an atmosphere that makes local history directly tangible.

The Route: From Pegnitz to Mödlareuth and on to Heinersgrün

The day begins early in the morning in Pegnitz and is clearly structured. After arriving in Mödlareuth, there will be an illustrative introduction with a film, followed by a guided tour of the grounds and through the museum areas. Afterward, there is time for an individual tour and a break in the cafeteria. To conclude, a visit to the border tower in Heinersgrün is scheduled before the group returns in the afternoon.

Knowledge, Guidance, and Shared Discovery

The event will be accompanied by Andrea Giesbert and organized by vhs Pegnitz e.V. The format combines cultural and historical education with a well-planned daily schedule. The German-German Museum in Mödlareuth recommends reserving guided tours early, ideally at least two weeks in advance. Everything is already prepared as a full-day offer for this planned excursion.

What Visitors Can Expect

Participants will experience an educational trip with clear focuses on German division history, memorial work, and regional culture of remembrance. Those who want to not only read history but understand it in an authentic place will find a special cultural enrichment here. Especially for adults and seniors, the tour offers a calm, content-rich, and simultaneously easily accessible form of city and cultural tours in the broader regional context.

Conclusion

This excursion to Mödlareuth combines historical depth, expert accompaniment, and impressive original sites into a powerful day experience. Secure your place now and discover a place where German history becomes tangible.