He was born and grew up in Erfurt, where he was living at the time of German reunification. After this epoch-making event he undertook a serious study of Erfurt's history and began his career as a genealogical research consultant and sightseeing tour guide.

born during World War II in Erfurt
elementary and high school in Erfurt
following apprenticeship worked as a tool maker
military service
studies at Technical University Ilmenau
research and development in a large semiconductor company
publications concerning semiconductor technology
after Germany's reunification:
adult evening classes - sightseeing tour guide certificate
sightseeing tours started in 1992
on the Internet since 1997
several study visits in English speaking countries
Besides the announced regular tours, arrangements can be made for special tours planned with personal needs in mind, and not necessarily limited to Erfurt but anywhere within Thuringia.
Individual genealogical research and tourist information services as well as webdesign, small tourism and internet projects

1992-2002

texts and pictures partly by: Faltblatt Stätten der Gastlichkeit in Erfurt