Nuremberg
Germany · Bavaria · 309 m
Description
Nuremberg is the historic capital of Franconia and one of Germany's most important cultural cities. The city is renowned for its imposing Imperial Castle, its medieval Old Town with half-timbered houses and an almost completely preserved city wall, as well as its rich and eventful history. Landmarks such as the Albrecht Dürer House, the Nazi Party Rally Grounds with the Documentation Center, and the Germanisches Nationalmuseum make Nuremberg a significant destination for German history, culture, and remembrance. The city is also world-famous for the Christkindlesmarkt and its traditional Nuremberg gingerbread. Blending medieval heritage with modern urban life, Franconian hospitality, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene, Nuremberg ranks among southern Germany's most popular travel destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Nuremberg Imperial Castle
- Old Town & City Walls
- Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Hauptmarkt & Beautiful Fountain
- Memorium Nuremberg Trials (Courtroom 600)
- Albrecht Dürer House
- Germanisches Nationalmuseum
- St. Lorenz Church
- St. Sebald Church
- Handwerkerhof
- Weinstadel & Hangman's Bridge
- Christkindlesmarkt (November - December)
- Nuremberg Gingerbread (November - December)
- Nuremberg Rostbratwurst
- Toy Museum
- DB Museum
- Spielwarenmesse (Toy Fair)
Getting there
- Airports:
- NUE
- Train stations:
- Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Lorenzkirche, Weißer Turm