Nuremberg, Germany is a beautiful medieval town in the heart of Bavaria. It’s world famous for its (mostly unfortunate) history, but filled with some of the world’s greatest treasures, quirkiest museums, and excellent eateries. Here’s what you need to know about Nuremberg, locally known as Nürnberg …
Table of Contents:
- Essential information
- Why visit Nuremberg?
- Nuremberg fun facts
- What to do in Nuremberg
- How to visit Nuremberg
Essential information
Nuremberg is located in the northern half of Bavaria, about 170km/105 miles north of Munich and about 112km/70 miles northwest of Regensburg. It’s easily accessible by both train and car.
The currency in Nuremberg is the euro, the language is German, and the time zone is GMT+1.
Official city of Nuremberg website: https://tourismus.nuernberg.de/en/
Why visit Nuremberg?
Nuremberg is a top stop for those interested in its World War II history. From massive propaganda rallies to the famous postwar trials, there’s lots of great historical sites to visit here.
Beyond that, Nuremberg is also home to one of Germany’s oldest, largest, and most well-known Christmas markets. (Not to mention its world-famous gingerbread!) Still hungry? Definitely don’t miss the chance to have some of the city’s signature bratwursts.
Nuremberg fun facts
Did you know… Nuremberg is home to the world’s oldest globe? Head over to the Germanic National Museum to check out the Behaim Globe, crafted in 1492. (The Americas aren’t even on it yet!)
Did you know… Nuremberg sits atop one of the largest underground networks of beer cellars in Germany. Dating back to medieval times, you can actually head underground and tour many of these historic cellars.
Did you know… Nuremberg has its own kind of bratwurst? Known as Nürnberger sausages, these signature brats are smaller than most and are typically served in quantities of 6, 9, or 12.
What to do in Nuremberg
After you’ve had your fill of sausage and cookies, here are a few of the most popular things to do in Nuremberg, Germany:
- Explore the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg, a medieval castle which stands high above the town (and where you can get the best views).
- Learn about the city’s quirky history at places like the Bratwurst Museum or the German Railway Museum.
- Visit the Nuremberg Trials Museum and the actual courtroom where the trials took place.
- Explore the famous Nazi Party Rally Grounds and brand-new documentation center museum (opening in 2026).
- Visit the former home of famous German painter Albrecht Durer.
- Take a guided tour of the historic cellars and wartime bunkers.
How to visit Nuremberg
If you are flying into Munich, the easiest and fastest way to get here is by train. It takes just 1 hour 15 minutes and trains run pretty regularly. Book a train ticket directly at Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/en.
Driving & train times from major cities
- Munich: 2 hours driving, 1h 15min train
- Regensburg: 1h 15min driving, 1 hour train
- Frankfurt: 3h driving, 2h train
- Stuttgart: 2.5h driving, 2.5h train
Nuremberg, Germany is also a destination on our Highway to Helles tour.
