Excursion to the Swifts and Swallows: Experience Fürth from Above
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Experience Fürth's summer sky up close
This excursion takes you deep into the world of swifts and swallows, those fascinating building-nesters that have been closely linked to the city of Fürth for centuries. Under the guidance of Hans Georg Müller from the LBV Fürth and in cooperation with the VHS Fürth, the city becomes a lively open-air stage for an extraordinary discovery experience. Participation is free, and the meeting point is centrally located at the main train station square. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/exkursion-zu-den-mauerseglern-und-schwalben-1030-05-07-2026-400043/?utm_source=openai))
City tour with birdwatching and local knowledge
The tour combines nature observation, local history, and practical species conservation. On-site, swifts appear as impressive aerial acrobats, circling high above the roofs, while swallows enrich the urban landscape with their summer presence. The LBV describes Fürth as an important habitat for building-nesters and has documented nest sites and protective measures there for years. ([nuernberg.lbv.de](https://nuernberg.lbv.de/kg-f%C3%BCrth/aktuelle-projekte/geb%C3%A4udebr%C3%BCterschutz-1/?utm_source=openai))
Why this excursion is particularly valuable
For those who want to experience Fürth from a new perspective, this offers a cultural enrichment with ecological benefits. The excursion makes visible how closely urban development, building renovation, and species conservation are interconnected. This connection between urban living and nature experience makes the tour so impressive: a glance upwards, and the sky over Fürth becomes a stage for migratory birds. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/exkursion-zu-den-mauerseglern-und-schwalben-1030-05-07-2026-400043/?utm_source=openai))
Meeting point, schedule, and practical information
The excursion starts at the fountain at the main train station square in Fürth. The date is set for July 5, 2026, at 10:30 AM, and according to the program, the event ends at 12:00 PM. A pair of binoculars is recommended; the event is canceled in case of heavy rain. Participation is free, and donations are appreciated. ([nuernberg.lbv.de](https://nuernberg.lbv.de/home/veranstaltungen/juli/?utm_source=openai))
Hands-on species conservation
The excursion not only offers observation but also insight into the protection of building-nesters. The LBV points to recurring counts of swifts and swallows in Fürth as well as the importance of preserved nesting sites in a growing city. Thus, the city tour becomes a concrete example of lived nature conservation on site. ([nuernberg.lbv.de](https://nuernberg.lbv.de/kg-f%C3%BCrth/aktuelle-projekte/geb%C3%A4udebr%C3%BCterschutz-1/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: This excursion opens a new view of Fürth, connecting knowledge of nature with urban experience and making the summer bird world immediately tangible. Anyone wishing to get to know swifts and swallows in their urban habitat should not miss this date. Plan to participate now and discover Fürth's sky with new eyes. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/exkursion-zu-den-mauerseglern-und-schwalben-1030-05-07-2026-400043/?utm_source=openai))
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