Discover Players, Coaches and Patrons: Mainz 05 and its Jewish Members

In the footsteps of the Jewish history of Mainz 05

This city tour combines football history, urban memory, and Jewish heritage into a unique discovery experience through Mainz. On November 29, 2026, Nils Friedrich will guide through the city area from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM and highlight the people who shaped 1. FSV Mainz 05 between 1905 and 1933. The starting point is Dr.-Gisela-Thews-Platz at Große Langgasse 6, and the tour is part of the SchUM Culture Days. ([judensand-mainz.de](https://www.judensand-mainz.de/event/stadtrundgang-mit-nils-friedrich-kicker-trainer-und-maezene-nullfuenf-und-seine-juedischen-mitglieder))

Football, Memory Culture, and Local History

The focus is on Jewish members, players, coaches, and supporters of the club, whose biographies have been largely invisible for decades. The tour tells the story of Eugen Salomon and other Mainz personalities who were closely connected to the club until the persecution by the Nazi regime. This creates a city tour that impressively brings together sport, cultural heritage, and historical responsibility. ([judensand-mainz.de](https://www.judensand-mainz.de/event/stadtrundgang-mit-nils-friedrich-kicker-trainer-und-maezene-nullfuenf-und-seine-juedischen-mitglieder))

A Path through Old Town, New Town, and Memory

The tour moves through the Mainz city area and opens the view for places where club history and city history intersect. The route follows the traces of the people connected to Mainz 05 and makes it visible how closely club life, social development, and Jewish history are intertwined. The meeting point is at Dr.-Gisela-Thews-Platz, 55116 Mainz; the Old Jewish Cemetery at Judensand in Mombacher Straße 63 also appears as a destination and thematic reference point. ([judensand-mainz.de](https://www.judensand-mainz.de/event/stadtrundgang-mit-nils-friedrich-kicker-trainer-und-maezene-nullfuenf-und-seine-juedischen-mitglieder))

Practical Information for Visitors

The participation fee is 6.00 euros, reduced to 5.00 euros. Judensand is well accessible by all means of transportation; due to limited parking options, public transport is recommended. This fits a relaxed and yet content-rich city tour, where concentration and good shoes are more important than haste. ([judensand-mainz.de](https://www.judensand-mainz.de/event/stadtrundgang-mit-nils-friedrich-kicker-trainer-und-maezene-nullfuenf-und-seine-juedischen-mitglieder))

Conclusion

Anyone who wants to experience Mainz beyond the well-trodden paths will find here a clever, moving, and meticulously researched city tour. The tour connects football passion with Jewish history and leads to places that continue to resonate in the cityscape. Secure a spot now and discover Mainz 05 from a new, deeply touching perspective. ([judensand-mainz.de](https://www.judensand-mainz.de/event/stadtrundgang-mit-nils-friedrich-kicker-trainer-und-maezene-nullfuenf-und-seine-juedischen-mitglieder))

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• judensand-mainz.de - City Tour with Nils Friedrich: Players, Coaches and Patrons – Nullfünf and its Jewish Members
• sozialgeschichte-mainz.de - Events Association for Social History Mainz e. V.
• mainz.de - The Mainz Judensand
• mainz.de - Thematic Tours in Mainz