Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

A medieval old town below an imperial castle.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Nuremberg

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Imperial Castle and its deep well for the view over the old town.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Nazi Party Rally Grounds documentation centre, or the Albrecht Dürer House.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a traditional tavern in the old town.

Day 2

Day-trip to Bamberg, or visit the Christmas market in December.

What to eat

Nürnberger Rostbratwürste, small sausages, and Lebkuchen gingerbread.

Local tips

Make the most of Nuremberg

Beat the crowds

The castle is busiest midday. The Christmas market makes December very busy.

Best photo spot

The old town rooftops from the castle walls, and the timber-framed houses by the river Pegnitz.

Getting there

Trains from Munich take about an hour. The old town is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Bamberg, a UNESCO town with an old town hall on a river, about 45 minutes away.

Good to know

Try Nuremberg sausages, small and grilled. The Documentation Centre tells the history of the Nazi rally grounds.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Nuremberg

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Plan your visit

Getting to Nuremberg

Getting there

  • Nuremberg Airport (NUE)5 km away
  • Munich Airport (MUC)135 km away
  • Regensburg90 km away
  • Würzburg90 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Nuremberg: good to know

Is Nuremberg worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A medieval old town below an imperial castle.

How many days do you need in Nuremberg?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Nuremberg?

You can visit all year. The castle is busiest midday. The Christmas market makes December very busy.

How do you get to Nuremberg?

The nearest airport is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), about 5 km away. Trains from Munich take about an hour. The old town is walkable.

What is there to see near Nuremberg?

Nearby hidden places include Rothenburg ob der Tauber (65 km), Regensburg (89 km) and Würzburg (89 km).

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