Discovery journey through Schwäbisch Gmünd's queer story on September 27th!

Discovery journey through Schwäbisch Gmünd's queer story on September 27th!

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Deutschland - What's going on in Schwäbisch Gmünd? This is exactly what you could ask yourself if you hear from the new city tour "Kreuz & Queer", which is led by historian Arnd Kolb. This exciting tour is offered in parallel to the exhibition "Wish You Were Queer" in the Prediger Museum. The focus is on queer places and their stories in the city, such as the Schwäbische Post reported.

Special attention is paid to the story "The violinist of Gmünd" from the pen of Justinus Kerner, who has its central place at the Geigerbrunnen in the city garden. This monument is not only a nice sight, but also has a deeper meaning in the queer narration of the city. The story of Wilgefortis, a woman who opposes her father's will and is punished for it, impressively addresses the suffering that queer people have experienced over time. q-tip also indicates that §175 led to criminal prosecution and discrimination against same-sex, what makes the need for such stories all the more important.

of hidden places and symbols

Another exciting element are the "fireflies", which are understood as an indication of hidden queer meeting points in the city garden. The station toilet also had a dreary past as a meeting point for gay men who found a place to come together. The Stauferfries in Ledergasse discusses Konradin, which is shown in a gay representation - a strong sign of the queer history of our region.

event details

The next city tour "Kreuz & Queer" will take place on September 27th at 2 p.m. The meeting point is the main entrance of the train station. If you are interested, you can register at hello@einhorn-sucht-regenbogen.de . This is not just an opportunity to see the city in a new light, but also to deal with the stories and culture of the queer community.