The second largest city in Bavaria and the largest city in Franconia is Nuremberg. A city break to Nuremberg takes you to a beautiful old town and many interesting places.
Nuremberg’s old town has been beautifully restored after the Second World War. A stroll through the alleys to the right and left of the Pegnitz with a visit to the beautiful churches is well worth seeing.
In addition to the Old Town, where the famous Christkindlesmarkt takes place at Christmas time, there are other historical sites that should not be missed on a city trip to Nuremberg. The former Reichspartei grounds, for example, are impressive with their monumental buildings and history.
City trip to Nuremberg – excursion tips
The post-war history of Germany is strongly connected with the holding of the Nuremberg Trials, which took place in Room 600 in the Palace of Justice. Here you can visit an informative and well-developed exhibition, the Memorium Nuremberg Trials, on this subject.
The old town of Nürnberg absolutely deserves a good, leisurely stroll. There are beautiful houses at almost every corner, a lot of interesting churches to discover and many pleasant spaces to rest. Come join us on our tour that passes some of these lovely places.
Underground walkways and tunnels really fascinate me. They often tell so many stories about life. That’s why I knew I had to go on a tour called „Historische Felsengänge“ (historical rock-cut-cellars of Nürnberg).
I don’t have an immediate association between Nürnberg and bridges. More between Nürnberg and Christmas markets or gingerbread. But upon a closer look, Nürnberg revealed its enchanted bridges.
The Lorenzkirche (Lorenz Church) is one of the most beautiful churches in Nürnberg. Its landmark, the St. Lorenz Star, can be seen from afar when walking towards the western facade. This stone rosette characterises the facade and the look of the church.
It is hard to miss, the Kaiserburg (Emperor’s Castle). And to be honest, you really shouldn’t miss it. The view is absolutely worth it!
We are in Nürnberg at the Kaiserburg (Emperor’s Castle). One can’t miss it as part of the view of the city from up here, the former Nazi party rally grounds. An area so rich in German history that should not ever be forgotten.
It is probably one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world, the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt. There are actually three markets that take place at the same time, the Christkindlesmarkt, the Kinderweihnacht and the Markt der Partnerstädte.
Accommodation and restaurant tips in the region
Traditional Franconian food in Nuremberg can be found in many restaurants. We present here two restaurants that offer Franconian cuisine with regional seasonal products.
The Living Hotel Maximilian is one of the "Green Globe" certified hotels and offers hotel rooms and serviced flats for long-term stays in a central location in Nuremberg.
What an unusual hotel! There is a glass pyramid on the outskirts of Fürth – the Excelsior Hotel Nürnberg Fürth.
We picked the Novina Hotel Wöhrdersee Nürnberg City for our weekend trip to Nuremberg. A good choice!
Travel information about Nuremberg
Arrival
By plane
Nuremberg has an international airport with numerous connections to European destinations.
The airport is directly connected to Nuremberg’s main railway station by underground line 2.
By train
Nuremberg’s main railway station is located directly in the old town. It is not only the hub for long-distance traffic, but also the meeting point for three underground and five tram lines.
ICE trains stop in Nuremberg, leading to many German cities.
By bus
The central bus station is located about 200 metres east of the main railway station. Numerous long-distance buses regularly travel to Nuremberg.
By car
Nuremberg is very easy to reach by car. The A 3 and A 9 motorways intersect to the east of the city. The A 6 runs to the south-east of the city. In addition, numerous federal highways run through the city area.
By ship
Nuremberg has a harbour that lies on the Main-Danube Canal.
On foot
Nuremberg is on the Hus Trail, which leads from Prague to Constance.
On the way in…
On foot
Nuremberg’s old town can be easily explored on foot. The distances are not great.
By car
Nuremberg’s old town is divided into five self-contained loops. If you want to drive from one loop to the next, you must first leave the old town and drive back in at another point.
Parking spaces in the old town are usually reserved for residents and you should look for a parking space in one of the pay car parks. These are well signposted. Just outside the city, there are P&R car parks that are connected to the underground network.
By bike
The streets of the old town are almost exclusively cobbled and many areas are also designated as pedestrian zones.
Well-developed cycle paths can be found in the Pegnitz valley.
Public transport
Nuremberg has four S-Bahn lines, three U-Bahn lines, five tram lines and numerous bus lines. These are linked together with the surrounding region to form a transport network, which makes it easier to use beyond the city limits.
An inexpensive city tour past many of the city’s sights is possible with bus line 36.
If you are only travelling within Nuremberg, you will need tickets for price level A or, if you are travelling to the next but one station, a short-haul ticket (K). The tickets can be used for the purchased route on all means of transport (bus, tram, underground, S-Bahn, local trains (not IR/IC/ICE)). No new ticket needs to be purchased when changing trains.