Bavaria and Franconia regions of Germany have always appealed to me. The cities I have visited in this region have always made me happy with their wonderful nature, fairy tale architecture and different dishes. Nuremberg is one of the most beautiful cities in this region with the deepest history. If you are planning a trip to Nuremberg; Where is Nuremberg, how to get there, the best time to go, how many days it takes to visit, where to stay, what to eat, city transportation, cost of sightseeing, places to visit in Nuremberg and everything you need Nuremberg travel guide I am waiting for you in this article that I have prepared, have a pleasant reading!
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Nuremberg Travel Guide
My first trip to Nuremberg was in April 2010, and my second trip was in December 2022. Looking at the old photos, I can realize that the city has hardly changed. Since I took pictures in almost the same places, it was very easy for me to compare. After my second visit, I sat down to write this article; I both refreshed old memories and put my fresh memories under the title of Nuremberg travel guide.
Briefly About Nuremberg
The first mention of the city of Nuremberg coincides with the year 1050. When the city got stronger, the castle was built in 1139. At the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century, the city is experiencing its strongest periods. Famous artists such as Albrecht Dürer and Adam Kraft emerged during this period. In the 18th century, the city experienced an economic collapse, and its recovery came from the production of pens (the famous Fabel Castel brand was born in Nuremberg) and toys. Nuremberg is considered the toy capital of the world today, the largest toy fair in the world is held here.
The power and beauty of the city made Hitler's head spin, and from 1933 the Nazi Party began to organize its meetings and parades here. The genius dictator even uses the Nuremberg toy industry for his own purposes. By making toys of German soldiers, he encourages children to become soldiers. When Hitler loses, his favorite city also loses and in 1945 Nuremberg is under serious bombardment. 95% of the city is damaged. The Nuremberg Trials, where the Nazis were tried, took place here between 1945 and 1949.
After the war is over, the city is being rebuilt in line with archives and photographs. It is hard to believe that the city, whose beauty we admire today, was almost completely destroyed by the bombardments.
Where is Nuremberg and How to Go?
Nuremberg is located in the south of Germany, in the state of Bavaria, the second largest city in Bavaria, the largest city in the Franconian ethnic region located in Bavaria, the capital of Franconia. Nuremberg's Google Maps application click for location.
Getting to Nuremberg by Train
Nuremberg train station (DB) is located opposite the Frauentor Gate of the old city centre. German national trains and international trains to many parts of Europe depart from this station. From this station, you can easily connect to the city metro and bus lines.
Getting to Nuremberg by Air
Nuremberg has a cute little airport, called Albrecht Dürer Airport. Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport connects the city with the world. Because it is small, passport procedures are also very fast. It is possible to find flights to Germany, to many destinations in Europe and to different destinations in the world from Nuremberg Airport. The airport is only 12 minutes away from the city center by metro.
Transportation from Turkey to Nuremberg
from Turkey to Nuremberg; Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines have direct flights. If you catch the campaign periods of Pegasus, you can find a suitable flight ticket to Nuremberg, that's what we did. You can even plan a trip to the Bavarian region by taking this place as the center.
Transportation from Nuremberg Airport to the City Center
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport is located just 5 km from the city center. From the airport to the city center; You can reach it by metro, bus or taxi. The most practical way is to go to the city center by metro (U). The U2 metro line runs from the airport to the city center every 10 minutes.
When you exit the arrival terminal, you will see the U sign in the photo above right in front of you. You can buy a metro ticket from the vending machine on the right, a one-way ticket fee of 3,20 Euros per person, you can buy a credit card or cash. The metro takes 12 minutes from the airport to the train station.
While I was going to Nuremberg, I had read that the metro was in service between 05:00 and 00:00, but when I was there, the services continued until 01:00 at night. If there is no metro, do not worry, you can reach the main train station with the night bus N12.
City Transportation in Nuremberg and Nuremberg Card
If you come to Nuremberg by car; There are multi-storey car parks in many parts of the city. Especially, many large parking lots just outside the old city walls caught my attention. So you won't have any problem parking your car.
If you are going to use public transport in Nuremberg, you can consider different ticket types or the Nuremberg Card option.
| Type tickets | Validity Status | Adult Price (Euro) | Child Price (Euro) |
| Single ticket (online) | 1 person, 1 ticket | 2,75 | 1,37 |
| single ticket | 1 person, 1 ticket | 3,20 | 1,60 |
| 4 time ticket (only valid in Nuremberg) | 1 person, 4 ticket | 5,80 | 2,90 |
| 4 time ticket (valid in Nuremberg-Fürth-Stein) | 1 person, 4 ticket | 11 | 5,50 |
| All day ticket | 1 person, 1 day | 8,30 | No |
| All day ticket | Between 1-6 people, 1 day | 12,30 | No |
| MobiCard | Between 1-6 people, 7 day | 26,70 | No |
| MobiCard | 1-6 people, 31 days | 90,90 | No |
| 31 only | 1 person, 31 day | 80,10 | No |
| abo 3 | 1 person, 3 months | 73,90 per month | No |
You can buy your tickets at shop.vgn.de, ticket machines, train station sales points, buses.
If you have a "Bayern Ticket" valid in the Bavarian region, you can use all the tools of VGN.
Nuremberg Card
We bought the Nürnberg Card for 48 Euros per person, valid for 33 hours, both to enter the museums and to use in city transportation. Museum entrances are between 6-8 Euros on average, and a one-way metro ticket for urban and airport transportation is 3,20 Euros. If you are a museum lover like us, that is, if you are going to visit many museums and travel around the city using public transport, definitely get this card, it is quite economical.
You can purchase the Nuremberg Card online, which is valid in 30 museums in Nuremberg and Fürth, and in urban transportation. from this link that already has a high-level character.
Best Time to Go to Nuremberg
Even though the best time to go to Nuremberg seems to be during the Christmas Markets, I would prefer to go like May-June, when everything is green and flowers are in bloom, and enjoy the long days and visit all the places in the list below. I remember it was quite cold when I first went, even though it was April.
I have to admit, although the Nuremberg Christmas Markets are among the best, the markets in the Alsace Region are a little more attractive to me. While there are many things to do and places to see in Nuremberg, I think that this beautiful city should not be limited to the Christmas Markets.
Even though I am very active -I am a cold-loving person-Nürnberg's cold is solid cold. If you are going during the Christmas Markets, I would definitely recommend you to go with a scarf, beanie, gloves, underwear, a thick protective coat and sturdy boots. You can see how thickly I am dressed—the quilt you know—in my photos. In addition, the Christmas Markets are usually open between November 24 and December 24, the longer you stay at the end of December, the more likely you will see the city with snow, take advantage of that possibility. Because I like Christmas Markets more when it's snowing.
How Many Days Are Required to Visit Nuremberg?
There are so many places to see in Nuremberg's old city center, which looks like a handful, that 2 days were not enough for us. But I have to say this clearly, we visited 2-5 museums in 6 days. If you don't go to museums then it might be enough. If you go during the spring-summer period when the days are long, you can fit this list in 2 days, but if you are going to visit the museums during the Christmas Markets, you need at least 3 days. You can even extend your stay to 4 days if you're going to nearby places like Fürth and Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Your insatiable, incurable traveler wants to spend at least a week everywhere, but time and budget constraints are known…
Where to Stay in Nuremberg
On my first visit to Nuremberg, just outside the old city centre. Ibis HotelI was in. On my second visit, it is located just outside the center. B&B Hotel'I stayed too. Both were very good as they were clean and within walking distance of the centre. If you do not leave your hotel reservation to the last minute, especially during peak seasons, you can arrange your hotel for more affordable prices. For example; When I made a reservation for a B&B Hotel 2 months ago, the room rate was 100 Euros, but last week it was 200 Euros.
To search for a hotel in Nuremberg click here.
What to Eat in Nuremberg
You can see the delicacies that you must taste when you go to Nuremberg to the Christmas Markets;
- Nürnberg style HOT WINE with blueberry
- Nuremberg style, small size hot dog, 3 IM WEGGLA
- Gingerbread Cookies LEBKUCHEN
- Fruit Bread FRÜCHTEBROT
- Thousands of candies
- Christmas Beer: We drank 0,50 beer at the restaurant for 4.20 Euros, it tasted very good. It was just the Christmas season.
Here are the places I tried to eat, snack or coffee in the city or put on my list below;
Brezen Kolb
Pretzel (Brezel German Bagel) is undoubtedly one of the foods to be eaten when it comes to Germany. Brezen Kolb is a Brezelist with branches in many places. In addition to plain, salty and peppery options, they also make the bagel in the form of sandwiches by stuffing cheese and greens into it, just as we make sandwiches. The cheapest of Brezel starts from 0,80 Euros, it goes up to 3,80 Euros depending on the material richness. Coffee is not bad either, starting at 2,40 euros.
Zum Gulden Stern
This is a historical restaurant that serves traditional Franconian dishes that we prefer for dinner. The sausages we ate, the potatoes and cabbage that came with the sausage were very, very tasty. In fact, for the sausages, I can say that they were the best sausages I've had in a long time. Since we went during the Christmas Markets, the beer we drank called Christmas Beer was also very good. Meals were between 7-15 Euros and drinks were between 3-5 Euros. Pretty good prices for traditional food in a historic restaurant I think.
Schmidt
The indispensable dessert of Nuremberg Christmas Markets is the gingerbread cookie called lebkuchen. The most famous one who made this cookie is Schmidt. Schmidt has many branches and places that sell their products. Although I can't quite catch the difference with other brands, have a taste of Schmidt's cookies while you're at it.
Casa Pane
One cannot believe that a bakery can do something good in the most famous square of a city, because it is crowded, there are already so many people, they eat whatever you offer (I think we only have this point of view). But the food at Casa Pane in Hauptmarkt Square is very tasty and fresh. I tasted the croissant and bretzel, both were great, you might consider going for breakfast. Or if you want to take a break, you can also choose to drink coffee.
Café Wanderer & Bieramt
The square where the Albrecht Dürer Museum is located is a very beautiful square both in terms of architecture and mobility. If you want to sit and watch the square, you can choose this cafe.
boathouse
If you want to go to the Nazi Documentation Center and take a break for a meal or coffee, there are several places on the lake shore. We preferred Bootshaus, which was the first thing we came across, its environment and service was good. We only had coffee so I can't comment on the food. We paid 3 euros for a small coffee and 4 euros for a large coffee.
Back Factory
If you want to eat something economical in Nuremberg but not stay alive like street food, Back Factory prices are very close to market prices. If you want a healthy salad, if you want to be hearty, sandwiches start from 3-4 Euros. You can buy coffee for 2 Euros. All the employees of our branch were also Turkish.
Zeit & Raum
Zeit & Raum is one of the places where you can find recommended vegan and vegetarian options for breakfast. When I went on my first Nuremberg trip, I went for a beer break, the photo is from that time. So I can't comment on breakfast. The place and environment of the place is very nice, you can stop by for any eating and drinking break.
Bergbrand Rosterei
One of the places on my list that I can't stop by. Bergbrand Rosterei became a coffee shop. Since it is known as the best coffee shop in the city and I am a coffee lover, I definitely wanted to go, but unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to try it because it is not open at 10:00 am on Sunday and I planned that time. The location is also very easy; It is located at the head of Weißgerbergasse, the city's most photographic street. Let me know if you go and taste it.
You can find restaurants that I have not experienced but are in the recommendation list of Nuremberg Tourism Office;
- Behringer's Bratwurstglöcklein
- Frankish Weinstube
- Gasthaus Pillhofer
- Böhm's men's cellar
- The Red Bar
- Holy Spirit Hospital
- Bratwurst Roslein
- Behringer's Goldenes Posthorn
- Albrecht Dürer room
- Hausbraueirei Altstadthof, Braustuberi Schwarzer Bauer
- Hexenhausle
- junk shops
- Das Steichele
What to Buy in Nuremberg?
The first gift to be received from Nuremberg should definitely be a toy, it would not be a lie to say that this is the toy capital of the world. Especially wooden handmade toys are very beautiful. If you are going to buy something from Nuremberg, your first choice should definitely be handmade toys. Steiff is one of Nuremberg's important toy brands. This brand has a very special story; Margaret Steiff is a seamstress and makes teddy bears or elephants as pin cushions for stabbing her needles. In 1902, she produced the first teddy bear with the inspiration she got from these pin cushions. One of these needle pads Istanbul Toy MuseumIt is exhibited in.
It's a bit of an assertive alternative, but buying traditional clothes from the Bavarian region is also an option. These clothes, which you can see on many Bavarians especially during Octoberfest, are quite expensive.
How Much Does a Nuremberg Trip Cost?
The last time I went to Nuremberg, I went during the most popular season, the Christmas markets. You can see the costs for the Christmas Markets period for 2022 below;
- Round-trip air ticket per person purchased during the campaign period is 100€
- Hotel 50-100€ per person per night with early reservation
- Meal at Christmas Markets 4-5€
- Meals in restaurants 8-14€
- Nürnberg Card 48€ valid for 33 hours, valid for city transportation and museum entrances
- Beer 3-5€
- mulled wine 4-5€
- Coffee 2,5-4€
- If not already; schengen visa 120€
- Wifi is very common, I don't think you need to buy an internet package.
List & Map of Places to Visit in Nuremberg
Nuremberg Tourism Office has prepared a map with a list of places to visit in Nuremberg and a sightseeing route. You can get the map from the Tourist Information Offices.
You can see the map, which includes places to visit in Nuremberg, places to eat and drink, accommodation and Christmas Markets that I prepared, online on the Google Maps application, below.
Places to Visit in Nuremberg
The easiest route to see the places to visit in Nuremberg is to start from the train station. If you have come to the city by train and you do not have a place to leave your belongings, you can leave your bags in the safety lockers here and start walking.
Nuremberg Train Station – Hauptbahnhof
The main entrance gate to Nuremberg is the train station with its beautiful architecture. Many trains coming from both the country and Europe stop at this station. This is the connection point of lines such as metro and bus, so if you are going somewhere in Nuremberg, you can take the station as the center. The inside of the train station is like a large shopping mall, where you can find many of your needs, from grocery stores to restaurants and clothing stores.
Nuremberg Trenches
There are deep ditches outside the walls surrounding Nuremberg's old city center. The landscaping of these ditches is very beautiful, there are walking paths along the moat, it is possible to see people walking and running in this area at all hours of the day.
Frauentor Gate and Königstor Tower
There are many gates to enter Nuremberg old town, my favorite gate is the Frauentor Gate. As soon as you pass through the door, a square with shops of craftsmen and restaurants where you can eat Franconian dishes welcomes you. When you raise your head in the square, you will come face to face with Königstor Tower.
Craftsman's yard
The square I mentioned above is called the Handwerkerhof, the handicraft market or the crafts street of the city. Blacksmiths, glassblowers, chocolatiers, ceramic products makers, leather makers and of course, gingerbread makers will turn your head in this square. While it is quite calm in the early morning, it is very active in the evening.
Neues Museum – Nuremberg State Museum of Art and Design
Right next to the city walls, the Neues Museum, the art and design museum, is a completely glass-covered building that is extremely incompatible with the historical atmosphere. The entrance fee to the museum, where photography, painting and sculpture collections are exhibited, is 7 Euros, free with the Nuremberg Card. Closed on Mondays, open from 10:00 to 20:00 on other days.
Mauthalle – Customs House
The Old Customs House was built in 1498-1502 as a weight and salt warehouse; From 1572 the imperial city was used as a weighing house and customs house. In 1897/98, it was transformed into commercial stops and offices. Today it draws attention with its stunning architecture. Underneath, there are shops such as restaurants and bookstores.
Police Station Building
The police station building has nothing to do with it, but when I saw this onion-domed building while walking around the city of Nuremberg, I was excited to see if it had a connection with Russia. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a link. This place is currently used as a police station.
Lorenz Church and Square
Lorenz Church, which was built in the gothic style around 1250, was expanded between 1439-77. Its two magnificent 80-meter-high towers can be seen in many parts of Nuremberg. The three-part Laurentius organ in the church was one of the largest in the world.
Nassau House
st. Lawrence Church is the Nassau House, the only surviving residential tower in Nuremberg. One of the few examples of Romanesque architecture, this beautiful building was probably built for a ministry official. It is not open to visitors at the moment, but the building is very beautiful from the outside.
Museum Bridge and Holy Spirit Hospital
One of Nuremberg's most photogenic spots is the Museum Bridge. In fact, the place where the photograph was taken is not the bridge, but the hospital seen from the bridge. Heilig Geist Spital – Holy Spirit Hospital; Beautiful building seen from Museumbrucke and one of the most photographed places in Nuremberg. The Holy Spirit Hospital was established between 1332 and 1339 as a foundation for the aged and the needy, with the donation of the wealthy noble Imperial Mayor. It was considered the largest private donation made by any person before 1500. I'm sure those who made it didn't think that one day they would come and take pictures of everyone.
Frauen Church
This 700-year-old architecture is Franconia's first gothic church, the Frauenkirche, which was built between 1355-58 and is one of the three important churches in Nuremberg. There is a puppet show in the clock tower every day at 12:00. We couldn't watch it because our travel calendar didn't fit. Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg's biggest Christmas Market, is set up in the square in front of the church.
Main market
The front of the Frauen Church is used as the market place of the city. Benches are set up in this square not only at Christmas time, but also at all times of the year. Daily necessities such as fruits and vegetables are also sold at the stalls set up outside of Christmas time.
Schoner Bruynen Fountain
The 19-meter-high fountain, which is "beautiful fountain" when translated into Turkish, is the most eye-catching spot of Hauptmarkt Square with its design describing the Roman Empire. The gothic fountain, built between 1385-96, was built on an octagonal base with three floors. If you take a tour around the fountain by making a wish, do not say that your wishes will come true.
Nuremberg Town Hall – Rathaus
The Town Hall emerged as a complex consisting of several construction periods. The oldest section is the 1332m Gothic hall, built between 1343 and 40, which was once the largest hall construction north of the Alps. The entire complex was damaged during the bombardment in 1945, and was rebuilt between 1956-62.
st. Sebald Church – Sebalduskirche
Built in the late romanesque style between 1230-40, it has become my favorite church in Nuremberg. Its interior architecture and decoration are as impressive as its exterior appearance. The gothic spiers of the church were added in 1379 during the church's expansion.
Fembo House City Museum
Fembo House, the only example of its style in Nuremberg, is a baroque merchant's house. It can be visited as a city museum today, the entrance fee is 6 Euros, free with the Nuremberg Card.
Nuremberg Castle
Nuremberg Castle is a unique castle as it hosts one of the most important palaces of the Roman Empire. It is very easy to climb the hill on which the castle, which was built on a solid rock, is located. There are many buildings to visit inside the fort. Garden entrance is free. However, if you want to enter the Sinwell Tower, the well, the museum and the palace, you need to buy a ticket. You can buy tickets in different combinations. It costs around 6-7 Euros. With the Nürnberg Card, you can visit all areas for free. You can visit the castle from 09:00 to 18:00 from April to September, and from 10:00 to 16:00 from October to March.
If we look at the parts of the castle;
- Interior garden
- Saray
- Women's Room
- Inner Castle Gate
- Royal Chapel
- Infidel Tower
- Courtyard
- Deep Well
- Sinwell Tower
- Secret Building
- stables
- Shelter
- Wallburgis Chapel
- Vestner Gate
- Octagon Tower
- Royal Stables
- And additional buildings…
The museum section of the castle is one of the ticketed areas. There are many areas open to visitors in the museum, from the weapon collections to the halls where royal items are exhibited and the palace's own chapel.
Watching Nuremberg view from the castle is at the top of the list of things to do when you come to Nuremberg. The view from Sinwell Tower is another beautiful one, this is the highest point in the city.
There is a 50 meter deep well in the castle. A presentation is made in the form of 20-minute shows where you can see the inside of the well.
Albrecht Dürer House
Just below the castle, next to the walls, is the House of the famous Nuremberg artist Albrecht Dürer. The building, which was built in 1420; It became the house of Albrecht Dürer in 1509, and the artist lived in this house until his death in 1528. The house now serves as a museum. I recommend you to visit the museum both to visit an old Nuremberg house and to get to know Albrecht Dürer closely. The entrance to the museum is 6 Euros, you can visit it for free with the Nuremberg Card. You can visit from 10:00 to 17:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 10:00 to 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, from July to September and from 10:00 to 17:00 on Mondays during the Christmas Markets. open, other times closed.
The square where Dürer's house is located is very beautiful, I am sure it is much more enjoyable in the summer months, it was very quiet because we went early in the morning. There is a statue named "Dürer's Rabbit" (Dürer-Hase Skulptur) in the square. The statue was made by German sculptor Juergen Goertz (Juergen Goertz) in 1984. The statue is located right in front of the Pilatushaus. This building, on the other hand, is one of the rare buildings that survived the bombardment in World War II, and is currently under protection.
As you exit this square, you will see an Albrecht Dürer Monument in a lower street. The Albrecht Dürer Monument designed by Christian Rauch and the cast by Jacob Burgschmiet are the first monuments to honor an artist in Germany.
Historical Rock Cellars
In the 1380s, Nuremberg's traditional beers were stored in these cellars. The cellars carved into the rocks were also used to store food in the following years. Mazhens can be visited with a guided tour, the tour fee is 11 Euros, you can get a 50% discount with the Nürnberg Card.
WeiBgerbergasse
Nuremberg II. The street that was least affected by the bombing in World War II is WeiBgerbergasse. This street, where you can see traditional architecture, is the most photographic street of the city. If you want to shoot while it's empty like us, you have to go early in the morning. The beauty of half-timbered houses is truly dizzying, each beautiful in its own way. These houses had their own courtyards and wells because there were leather shops, or tanneries, on this street. Today, there are cute shops and restaurants in place of the tanneries.
Spielzeugmuseum – Toy Museum
Nuremberg has been known as the capital of toys for more than 600 years. The toy museum, which has the largest toy collection in the world, is a 4-floor museum where toys produced in Nuremberg, Germany and different parts of the world throughout history are exhibited. There are many exhibitions that will attract the attention of adults as well as children. The museum also inspired the Toy Museum in Istanbul, of which Sunay Akın is one of the founders.
Entrance fee is 6 Euros, free with Nuremberg Card.
Charles Bridge
Karls Bridge is one of the many bridges that cross the Pegnitz River that runs through the city in Nuremberg.
Fleisch Bridge
One of the many bridges crossing the Pegnitz River is the Fleisch Bridge, which is behind me in the photo. I wrote all of them one by one so that you do not skip these bridges.
Trodelmarkt Islet
In the middle of the city, one of the islets on the Pegnitz river is the Trödelmarkt Islet. The island is like a Hansel-Gratel island in its own right, with its beautiful bridges connecting the island to the mainland and its picturesque architectural buildings.
Hangman Bridge
Hangman means executioner. The reason why this beautiful covered bridge, which was made of wood in 1457, is the executioner's bridge, is because the executioner of the city lived in the tower at the entrance of the bridge between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Henker Bridge
Another bridge connecting the Trödelmarkt Islet and the city is Henker Bridge. This must be one of the most beautiful bridges over Pegnitz.
Weinstadel – Former Wine Warehouse
With a length of 48 meters, Weinstadel is one of the largest half-timbered houses in Germany. Built between 1446-48, the building has been a shelter for artisans, poor families and the sick since the 16th century. It has been used as a wine store since 1571. Today, the interior of Weinstadel has been modernized and is used as a student dormitory with its own canteen. .
Max Bridge
One of the many bridges crossing the Pegnitz River is the Max Bridge.
Kettensteg Bridge
Due to the Pegnitz River that runs through Nuremberg, there are many beautiful bridges in the city. Kettensteg Bridge, built in 1824 with a length of 68 meters, is the first and oldest suspension bridge in Germany and Europe.
WeiBer Turm – The White Tower
The White Tower (Weißer Turm) is a historical tower that is part of Nuremberg's penultimate city walls and is also the gateway to the city. The tower, which was built around 1250, was built to protect the city gate. However, it stands alone now, as the walls around it have been demolished. White got its name from the exterior plaster, but the plaster was removed during the repairs made after the World War II.
Marriage – Carousel Fountain
The “Marriage-Carousel Statue”, designed by Jürgen Weber and placed in the square where the White Tower is located in 1984, is today accepted as the largest figured fountain of the 20th century in Europe. The sculpture shows the ups and downs of married life in six scenes, from the first stages of falling in love to death. The poem “Bitter-Sweet Married Life”, written by Hans Sachs for his wife, inspired the Marriage-Carousel fountain and can be read on the heart lying outside the fountain. Nuremberg is a city rich in sculptures, because this sculpture is remarkable, I wanted to explain it in detail.
Monument to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Monument to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is located at the entrance to the national museum. Consisting of 9 columns with a height of 30 meters, each column of the monument contains an article of the declaration, each in different languages. The first column is in Hebrew, the 10th column is in Turkish. It is important to have such a monument in Nuremberg, one of the most important cities of the Nazis.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum – German National Museum
The entrance fee of the German National Museum, the largest museum in Germany, for 2022 is 8 Euros for adults, and you can visit it free of charge with the Nuremberg Card.
The German National Museum is a two-storey building with horizontal architecture, but it is spread over a very large area. There are different exhibitions in many halls, you can visit the museum by choosing from the sketch they give at the entrance in order not to waste time and to visit the areas you are interested in. The museum mainly has halls where works of art are exhibited. The part that surprises me is that there is no presentation on the recent history of Germany.
There is a monument at the entrance to the national museum of the Nuremberg Walls. When I examined in detail what it was with Turkish names on it, I realized that it was a monument built for the people who were massacred by the NeoNazis between 2000/2007. I hope their souls are at peace.
Shopping Streets: Kaiserstrasse, Königstrasse, Karlsstrasse, Winklerstrasse, Breite Gasse
Almost every street in Nuremberg's old city center is more beautiful than the other, even walking around the city is very enjoyable. Kaiserstrasse, Königstrasse, Karlsstrasse, Winklerstrasse, Breite Gasse streets are the most lively streets of the city. You can find many cafes, restaurants and shops on these streets. There is only one exception; Everything on these streets is closed on Sundays. If you intend to shop while making your Nuremberg travel plan, do not leave it to Sunday.
Opera building
Nuremberg Opera House is one of the largest theaters in Germany. It was built between 1903 and 1905 in the Art Nouveau style by architect Heinrich Seeling. It is known that Hitler watched opera every time he came to Nuremberg.
Deutscher Hof
Right next to the Opera House is the Deutsher Hof building, which used to be a hotel. It is currently used as an office and residence. The real trademark of the building, which was built between 1912 and 1913 with the signature of Hans Müller, is that it was the hotel where Hitler stayed when he came to Nuremberg. I think it is valuable to know this when passing in front of the building.
Reichsparteitagsgelände – Nazi Party Documentation Center
Nuremberg was Hitler's favorite city and he chose it for many events. In 1933, Nuremberg was declared the Nazi Party Rally Ground. The building, which is called the Documentation Center, is not very big, but a 2 km long road built for the rally cortege to pass, a square built as an airship track but later used for rallies, with reference to the Zeus Monument, which was taken from Bergama and exhibited in Berlin, where the rally speeches were made. The tribune is the place to see in this region. The area is very large, you can visit all these areas with a walk of about 6 km. The entrance fee of the Documentation Center is 6 Euros, you can enter free of charge with the Nuremberg Card. This place is a bit far from the city center, we reached it easily by tram number 2.
Nuremberg International Military Criminal Court
II. Between 1945 and 1949 at the end of World War II, the Nazis were tried in Nuremberg, Hitler's favorite city. The Nuremberg Courts, where the trials were held, can be visited as a museum today. This is a place where both court-related information and documents are exhibited. Courtroom 600 is very popular as it is the room where war criminals are tried, but this room is still in use, so there is no guarantee that you will be able to visit it. It is a good idea to check the visiting hours at memorium-nuernberg.de.
Entrance fee is 6 Euros, free with Nuremberg Card.
Fuerth
From Nuremberg, you can reach Fürth by city public transport and the U1 metro line. You might think that Fürth is a size smaller than Nuremberg. The town hall, church and museums are located around the city square.
There are many places that are not on my list and that I haven't visited but that you can see: Deutsches Museum Nuremberg, Tucher Honorable Mention and Hirsvogel Hall, Communication Museum, DB Railroad Museum, Bratwurst Museum, Natural History Museum, Faber-Castell Experience, Dinosaur Museum, Cadolzburg Castle,
Don't Come Back To Nuremberg Without Doing It
No matter if you spend a day or five in Nuremberg, I have listed below what you must do.
- Be sure to see Nuremberg's old town from above. You can watch the beauty of the city from the garden of the castle, the tower in the castle or from the top floors of the high car parks outside the city walls.
- Taste Nuremberg's red beers. You can choose one of the restaurants with tasting menus.
- Make a wish by taking a tour around the fountain at the Hauptmarktyour wish will come true. It doesn't hurt to try.
- Watch the “männleinlaufen glockenspiel” clock show in the Fraukirche Church at 12:00 noon.
- Of course Taste the gingerbread cookies.
- Taste three hot dogs.
- Not just the old town See where the Nazi Documentation Center and/or Nazi Tribunals are located.
- If you arrived in the city between November 24 and December 25 Do not return without seeing the Christmas MarketsYou can't go anyway.
Nuremberg Christmas Markets
Nuremberg is considered one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe. Bavaria's second and Franconia's largest city, this beautiful city, which has been the capital of many civilizations in history, is like a film studio. If you come to Nuremberg, I list the Christmas Markets you must visit below;
- the biggest and most popular is Chriskindlesmarkt
- Although it is called for children, I think Kinderweihnacht is very entertaining for adults as well.
- handwerkerkof
- Markt der Partnerstadte
- Original Reginal
- Rathaus Wolffscher Bau
- fire tongs punch
All within walking distance of each other, some even side by side. Unfortunately most of them close at 21:00. On Christkindlesmarkt.de, you can find the open days, locations and times of the markets.
Nuremberg Christmas Markets You can find all the details about the markets in my article.