From the main station in Nuremberg there are many direct train connections to many German cities. The journey from Frankfurt takes about 2 hours, from Munich even only one hour. There is a long-distance bus station about 200 meters from the main station. The Airport of Nuremberg is only ten minutes by metro from the city centre.
Nuremberg is perfect for a weekend trip. It's best to come to the city on Friday evening so that you can start Saturday already in the morning! We stayed in Park Inn by Radisson Nürnberg *. But there are many nice hotels at a fair price that you can book with the following link:
Let's start with this: With the Nuremberg Card (Advertising) you have free admission to many sights and museums. You can also travel free of charge by bus and train.
The Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) is the symbol of Nuremberg. From here you have a great view of the whole city. For more than 500 years the Roman-German emperors lived here. Therefore the Kaiserburg is one of the most important castles in Germany.
A part of the old town ist mit unterirdischen Gängen verbaut. Hier haben die Einwohner früher unter anderem Bier gelagert. Im Zweiten Weltkrieg dienten die Bunker als Versteck. Bei einer Führung erlebst du das hautnah und am Ende der Führung gibt es eine kleine Überraschung 🙂
Take the tram line 6 to the former Nazi party rally grounds . A documentation centre reminds you of the Third Reich. There are still remains of the propaganda.
At the main market you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables every day. Here you can also buy the typical grilled sausages - for dessert gingerbread, a speciality from Nuremberg.
Nuremberg hosts the International Toy Fair every year. In the toy museum you can learn a lot about the history of many games.
A visit to the Handwerkerhof is like a journey back in time to the Middle Ages. Here you will find many handmade products. The shops are closed on Sundays. Nearby we recommend an exceptional restaurant: LêBar. It is best to book online in advance!
You can also spend a whole day in the Tiergarten . There is even a lagoon with dolphins and sea lions.
The Christkindlesmarkt (christmas market) is the most famous Christmas market in Germany. Besides the many delicacies, there is a diverse programm on the main stage every day in December - open until 9 pm every day.
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Transportation in Nuremberg
In the city centre of Nuremberg you can reach many sights on foot. If you want to travel by public transport: With a day ticket you save money already from the 3rd trip!
Rental car
With a rental car you can easily explore the surroundings of Nuremberg individually. Munich is only one hour away from Leipzig. Bavaria's capital stands for Oktoberfest, German football and tradition. On this page we show you the most important sights of Munich. Book your car now under the following link:
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