Sightseeing
Nürnberg is not very large, but is packed with a lot of history. These are my favorites:
It's always worth visiting (only the weather could dampen the experience).
286 locals recommend
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
17 BurgIt's always worth visiting (only the weather could dampen the experience).
A lot of very well presented history.
206 locals recommend
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
110 BayernstraßeA lot of very well presented history.
Neighborhoods
Perfect for a walk alone or together:
From St. Lorenz Church to St. Sebald Church passing the Church of Our Lady you can see most of the historic town center on a pleasant stroll.
27 locals recommend
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
From St. Lorenz Church to St. Sebald Church passing the Church of Our Lady you can see most of the historic town center on a pleasant stroll.
Food scene
Food, like music, has the power to unite nations and celebrate amazing creations:
We always invite our own family and friends to this place when they come to visit. Great local German (Franconian) dishes.
88 locals recommend
Albrecht-Dürer-Stube
6 Albrecht-Dürer-StraßeWe always invite our own family and friends to this place when they come to visit. Great local German (Franconian) dishes.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Subways are the fastest and most convenient way to explore Nürnberg
Next to our home you have the station "Messe" with the line U1.
What to pack
Bring some warm clothes
Especially if you are from a southern/warm country be aware that Germany get pretty cold.
Don't miss
The view over the city from the medieval castle
Nürnberg Castle, together with the city walls, is considered to be one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortifications.
Ways to save
To see everything in 2 days get the NÜRNBERG CARD + FÜRTH
This card allows you unlimited use of the public transport and access to all the Museums and sights for 2 whole days.
Book before you go
Nürnberg's rock-cut cellars
Southern Germany's biggest rock-cut cellar maze can be explored with a guide.
Customs and culture
You get paid for returning most bottles and cans to shops
A lot of plastic and glass bottles as well as cans are part of the German Pfand system, you get 25 or 15 Cents for each bottle or can.
Customs and culture
Very quite at night
The vast majority of shops close latest by 8 PM, and during the week the streets are empty before 10 PM.
Useful phrases
How to say, "Thank you".
Danke
Traveling solo
Nürnberg is very safe
There are no real no-go zones.
Traveling with kids
Toy Museum or Playmobil Fun Park
The toy museum is close to the city center and is also great for a rainy morning or afternoon. While as a whole day excursion the Playmobil Fun Park offers loads of fun for all kids.