You might know Nuremberg for its famous Christmas market, but there is so much more to discover! Beautiful churches, winding cobble stoned streets and lazy canals. Although it is Germany’s second largest city, it is easy to explore and will leave you wishing you had more time there.
How to Get to Nuremberg?
Plane: We flew from London, which was a painless 2 hour trip. Great for a weekend getaway. The airport is a short 15-minute car ride to the city centre.
Car: Nuremberg is easily accessible to and from other southern cities in Germany such as Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Würzburg and even Munich. We stopped here before continuing on the Romantic Road, a quintessential route through small towns in southern Germany. Full details of of our road trip coming soon!
Train: Don’t feel like renting a car? Nuremberg can also be reached from Würzburg and Munich by train. Check Google Maps and Deutsche Bahn AG for routes, times and fares.
Where to Stay in Nuremberg?
Short on time, we were only able to visit Nuremberg for the day before heading to our next stop, Rothenburg ob der Tauber. If we were able to stick around though (and we so badly wished we could) we would have opted for Hotel Hauser or Hotel Elch Boutique.
Where to Eat in Nuremberg?
1. Bratwursthäusle – the perfect spot to sample traditional Nuremberg sausages. Required to be 9cm or less, the tiny and slightly sweet sausages are cooked right in the center of the restaurant. You can order them on a sandwich or on a platter with sauerkraut and freshly baked pretzels. Either way, wash it down with a traditional German beer.
2. Brezen Kolb – fresh pretzel sandwiches. A nice change up from the typical hearty German fair.
3. Bratwurst Roeslein – another great place to try the famous Nuremberg sausages.
4. Albrecht Duerer Stube – only open for dinner, check out this place for authentic German dishes.
Things To Do in Nuremberg?
1. Weißgerbergasse – a stroll through this beautiful lane of colorful half-timbered houses is a can’t miss!
2. Christkindlesmarkt – Germany is known around the world for their magical Christmas markets and Nuremberg is renowned for having one of the best in the country. Typically open from end of November to Christas Eve.
3. Hauptmarkt – Wont’ be able to visit during Christmas time? Don’t fret, when the Christmas market isn’t in full swing, there is still a traditional market set-up to wander through right in the middle of Old Town. This is also where you’ll find Gilded Schoner Brunnen and Frauenkirche Church.
4. Schöner Brunnen – “Beautiful Fountain” smack dab in the middle of Old Town, you won’t be able to miss (& you shouldn’t) this gilded 14th century landmark.
5. Frauenkirche – “Church Of Our Lady” is home to a mechanical clock and glockenspiel, which rings and comes to life everyday at noon.
6. St. Sebaldus Church – Nuremberg’s oldest Parish Church. A beauty from the inside out. Bonus: this guy is right across the street from Bratwursthäusle.
7. St. Lorenz Church – The massive spires of gothic St. Lorenz can been seen pretty much at any point throughout the city. The church is conveniently located at the center square near lots of restaurants and shots.
8. Just wander! Like many great European cities, there are so many shops and cute corners to be discovered.
Though a short visit, we loved every minute of our time in Nuremberg and will definitely be back! Looking to check out more of Germany during your trip? Highly suggest visiting Rothenburg ob der Tauber, only an hour and a half drive away. You will swear the place is a toy town it is so quaint. Check out our post Discovering Rothenburg ob der Tauber here for tips if you make it!
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