Nuremberg: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 49 - 169 Ibis Nürnberg Centrum am Plärrer
 This hotel in Nuremberg’s old town offers free internet terminals and a 24-hour bar. It stands beside the historic city walls, just 3 underground st… MoreEUR 54 - 219 Ibis Hotel Nürnberg City
 This 2-star hotel is located in the heart of Nuremberg, just 200 metres from the main railway station, and just a short walk from the city’s histori… MoreEUR 54 - 900 Ibis Hotel Nürnberg Altstadt
 This hotel offers a 24-hour bar, Wi-Fi internet and a flat-screen TV in every room. It is a 5-minute walk from Nuremberg Central Station and a 10-minu… MoreEUR 63 - 165 Hotel Westend
 Hotel Westend offers rooms with satellite TV and free parking. It is a direct underground ride from Nuremberg Central Station and a 3-minute drive fro… MoreEUR 31 - 270 InterCityHotel Nürnberg
 This 3-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation in the heart of Nuremberg, just a short walk away from the main railway station and the Germanische… MoreEUR 64 - 999 Landgasthof Hotel Gentner
 Just a 15-minute drive from Nuremberg´s exhibition centre, this family-run hotel in the Franconian capital´s Moorenbrunn district enjoys a… MoreEUR 38 - 112 Lorenz Hotel Zentral
 Due to its central location in the heart of the Old Town the hotel is the ideal starting point for getting to know the historical city and its sights.… MoreEUR 44 - 269 Leonardo Hotel Nürnberg
 With 2 roof terraces, the 3-star Leonardo Hotel is on a quiet street 250 metres from the Plärrer bus, tram, and underground station. Soundproofed roo… MoreEUR 74 - 480 Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nürnberg
 This traditional, 5-star hotel lies directly opposite Nuremberg Main Station, steps from the pedestrian area and Old Town. It offers modern rooms with… MoreEUR 40 - 400 Langwasser Messe Hotel
 This non-smoking hotel offers free private parking and a bistro bar. It enjoys easy access to the A6 and A9 motorways and is close to Nuremberg´… MoreEUR 74 - 218 Hotel Victoria Nürnberg
 Just 100 metres from Nuremberg Train Station and 500 metres from the Lorenzkirche Church, this 3-star Superior hotel in the Old Town district offers r… MoreEUR 18 - 168 Hotel St. Peter
 A 10-minute walk from Nuremberg Central Station, this hotel offers rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Guests have free use… MoreEUR 40 - 999 Hotel Plärrer
 This hotel with 24-hour reception is located at Plärrer Square, 50 metres from Nuremberg’s Medieval city walls. Hotel Plärrer offers bright rooms … MoreEUR 59 - 170 Hotel Petzengarten
 Situated in the heart of the Old Town, this family-run hotel is located between the main railway station and the exhibition grounds.
The Hotel Petzen… MoreEUR 33 - 240 Hotel Osckar
 This hotel is situated on the north-western outskirts of Nuremberg, between the Franconian capital and Fürth.
The Hotel Oscar provides convenient an… MoreEUR 69 - 189 Hotel Marienbad
 Situated just a one-minute walk from the main railway station in Nuremberg, the Hotel Marienbad offers peaceful accommodation and a hearty breakfast b… MoreEUR 49 - 189 Hotel Restaurant Bardolino
 Looking back on 25 years of hospitality, this hotel in south Nuremberg offers delicious Italian cuisine, cosy rooms, and easy access to the Mediaeval … MoreEUR 30 - 1,000 Hotel Restaurant Daucher
 The Hotel Restaurant Daucher offers well-equipped rooms, a traditional restaurant and good links with the A9 motorway. It is located in the Altenfurt … MoreEUR 50 - 999 Hotel Silberhorn
 Offering great public transport and motorway connections, this modern hotel offers attractive accommodation in the small town of Nürnberg-Fischbach, … MoreEUR 125 - 200 Hotel Schindlerhof
 This family-run, 4-star hotel offers themed rooms, Japanese gardens, and sauna and fitness facilities. It is located in Boxdorf, around 10 kilometres … MoreEUR 40 - 170 Hotel Royal am Hauptbahnhof
 Decorated in an African style, this 2-star hotel is situated directly behind Nuremberg´s main railway station, within easy walking distance of t… MoreEUR 59 - 149 Hotel Restaurant San Remo - non smoking
 This privately-run, 3-star hotel is located on the south-western outskirts of Nuremberg, and provides easy access to all historic attractions in the r… MoreEUR 50 - 540 Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport
 This modern, 4-star hotel offers soundproofed rooms, stylish spa facilities, and on-site parking. It is directly opposite Nuremberg Airport, just a 15… MoreEUR 75 - 345 Maritim Hotel Nürnberg
 Featuring an indoor pool, soundproofed rooms, and a stylish piano bar, this 4-star hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from the Nuremberg Opera House a… MoreEUR 40 - 170 Schweizer Hof
 This 2-star hotel in Nuremberg boasts a central location with excellent public transport connections. The main railway station and the Aufsessplatz un… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nuremberg: Guide
Nuremberg (German: Nürnberg) is a city in Bavaria, Germany. It is the largest town in Franconia, a region in the north of Bavaria and is located approximately two hours north of Munich.
Understand
When one thinks of Nuremberg, they usually think of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Gingerbread, Toys, or Christmas.
Get in
By plane
Nuremberg has an airport and a train station. Air Berlin runs a lot of their flights from Nuremberg. Getting from the airport to the city is no problem, they are connected by the underground system (U2).
By train
You will probably find yourself arriving by train. The train station itself is located right next to the old city, which is a stroll away.
Get around
The old town is best explored on foot. If you want to get from one part of the old town to another by car or public transport, you will often have to leave the old town and reenter it at a different gate.
By public transport
Nuremberg has two subway, six tramway and numerous bus lines. The subway lines stop both at the main station (Hauptbahnhof) and at the station Plärrer. Each tramway line goes to one of these stations. Subway line 1 connects Nuremberg with its neighbour city Fürth, line 2 goes to the airport.
A single ticket valid in Nuremberg and Fürth costs € 1.80, for short distances € 1.40. A day ticket costs € 3.60 for a single adult (TagesTicket Solo) or € 6.20 for two adults and up to four youths (TagesTicket Plus).
More information can be found on the website of the public transport authority .
See
Old Town
Nuremberg's old town is divided by the river Pegnitz. The northern half is called Sebalder Alstadt, the southern Lorenzer Altstadt.
Castle, 24 46 59-0, Every day Apr-Sep 9AM-6PM, Oct-Mar 10AM-4PM. The castle dominates the north-western corner of Nuremberg's old town. In the west (on the right, when coming from the city) the castle starts with Luginsland tower. Between it and the five-cornered tower is the Kaiserstallung. It was built in 1495 in only one year and served originally as storehouse for grain. Today it is used as youth hostel. The five-cornered tower was constructed before 1050 and is the oldest building of the castle and city. Further east are the entry to the castle garden and the castle gate. Through the castle gate one gets to the Freiung, where you can enjoy one of the best views of the old town. If you want to look further you can climb the round tower (Sinwellturm) in the first court of the castle. There you also find the deep well (Tiefer Brunnen). In the main court is the Kemenate on the right and the Palas on the left side. The Palas houses the castle museum, further rooms including the two-storey chapel can be seen on a guided tour. € 6 (Museum, guided tour, Sinwellturm and Tiefer Brunnen. Outside areas free.)
Originally Nuremberg's city wall had a length of five kilometers and five gates: Laufer, Spittler-, Frauen-, Neu- und Tiergärtner Tor. From the 13th to the 16th century the wall was continuously strengthened and is one of the reasons why the city withstood all attacks during this time. Nearly four kilometers of the wall are still standing. Only on the east side between the main station and Rathenauplatz are large gaps. The city moat, which was never filled with water, still exists in its full wide for about two kilometers. Between Färbertor and Spittlertor (Plärrer) you should avoid the inner side of the wall, as it runs along Nuremberg's red light district.
In the castle quarter (Burgviertel) numerous old buildings survived the war. The street Fuell with its sand stone houses is a typical merchant's street. The craftsmen lived in timber-framed houses, many of which have been restored in Weissgerbergasse. More timber-framed houses can be seen in Obere and Untere Kraemersgasse. In Untere Kraemersgasse 16 you can often look into the tiny courtyard.
Albrecht-Dürer-Straße 39, 231- 2568. Every day 10AM-5PM (Th -8PM, closed M Oct, Nov, Jan-Jun). The house in which the painter Albrecht Dürer lived and worked from 1509 until 1528. Representative of a wealthy house of that period. Exhibition about life in the house and the way Dürer worked € 5 (valid in all municipal museums), € 2,50 for students.
St Sebald Church (Sebalduskirche) was built from the 13th to 15th century. In the center of the church is the grave of the city saint, depicting scenes of his life.
St Lawrence Church (Lorenzkirche) was built from the 13th to 15th century. Among its many treasures are the Tabernacel by Adam Kraft and the Greeting Angels by Veit Stoss.
St. John, the old suburb west of the old town, is best seen on a 30-minute walk from Tiergärtnertor to Hallertor. Still within the walls, the house opposite Dürerhaus is called the house of Pilate. It is the start of the way to St. Johns church, with stations of the cross made by Veit Stoss. We follow this way through the gate, across the main street and turn left. At the next street (Burgschmietstrasse) we turn right and follow it until it joins Johannisstrasse which leads us along a few remaining timber-framed houses to St. John's cemetery. Many famous citizen of Nuremberg are buried here. After visiting the cemetery we turn right into Lindengasse, then left into the small alley called Riesenschritt. Here are the entrances to some restored baroque gardens. These small gardens are called Hesperidengaerten. At the lower end of Risenschritt we can wander through the romantic lanes of Gross- and Kleinweidenmuehle. Finally we walk through the park along the river back into the city.
The former (German:Reichsparteitagsgelände) Documentation Centre, Bayernstraße 110 (tramway #9 (from main station) or #6 (from Plärrer) or bus #36 (from Hauptmarkt) to Doku-Zentrum), 231- 5666. M-Fr 9AM-6PM, Sa/Su 10AM-6PM. Soon after they came to power in 1933 the Nazis designated Nuremberg as place for their annual party rallies. To demonstrate their power they planned a set of gigantic buildings. Only a fraction of these were actually built. Topics shown in the documentation centre are: How the Nazis rose to power. The organization of the party rallies - how the Nazis fascinated the masses. How the party rallies are connected to the Nazi crimes against minorities and to the world war. € 5 (For the documentation centre. Valid in all municipal museums.). The audio guide (included with admission price) is highly recommended for non-German speakers (and Germans as well).
: The actual rally grounds cover a large area, if you want to tour the area plan to spent one or two hours. It is advisable to start with a visit of the documentation centre. In regards to the Grosser Strasse, unless you want a long walk there is nothing really interesting to see other than a modern long road. A couple industrial businesses are located along the road, as well as a couple footpaths for wooded trails.
Kraftshof Village Church, Kraftshof (tramway #9 (from main station) or #4 (from Plärrer) to Thon. Change there to bus #31). In the middle ages only towns had the right to build a wall, villages were unprotected against raiding troops. Therefore many villages built walls around the church yard. Kraftshof is a good example. From Kraftshof it is a 30 minutes stroll to Neunhof.
(German: Schloss Neunhof), Neunhofer Hauptstraße (tramway #9 (from main station) or #4 (from Plärrer) to Thon. Change there to bus #31). Easter-Sept Sa, Su 10AM-5PM (closed during winter). Nuremberg's patricians had numerous manor houses in the surrounding villages. This is a good example, built in the 16th century. Adjoining is a small baroque garden.
, Kartäusergasse 1,13310. Tu, Th-Su 10AM-6PM, W 10AM-9PM. One of the largest museum of art and crafts in the German-speaking countries. 4EUR (€ 5 during major exhibitions. W from 6PM free.)
: Like a small Oktoberfest, runs twice a year
: An MTV rock concert, run yearly at the same time as Rock Am Ring
: On the first weekend in the bavarian summer vacations (End of July) you can listen to more than 50 folk bands from all over the world on seven stages in the old town. For free.
: Famous Christmas market held every year from Friday before the first advent Sunday to December 23. On weekends it is often overcrowded.
Nuremberg's main shopping district ist the Lorenzer Altstadt, the part of the old town south of river Pegnitz. There are three shopping streets running from the white tower (Weißer Turm) to the vicinity of St Lawrence church (Lorenzkirche): The cheapest stores can be found in Breite Gasse, in Karolinenstrasse you find mid-priced stores and Kaisserstraße, next to the river, offers luxury goods. At their eastern end the three streets are connected by the street Königsstraße, which runs from the main station via St Lawrence church to the main market place. The biggest department stores, Karstadt and Kaufhof, are located here.
The shopping streets and centres outside the old town have less to offer. Only visit them if you are looking for a specific shop.
Ginger bread (Lebkuchen): Several large manufacturers and a number of small bakeries produce these. The best quality is called Elisenlebkuchen. The large manufactures sell packages labeled Bruch(broken), but they usually don't contain broken ginger bread, its just a trick: You get them cheaper, but you can hardly use a package labeled broken as a gift.
Bratwurst (roasted sausage): Within the city you get Nuernberger Bratwuerste, in the surrounding area Fraenkische Bratwuerste. Nuernberger are only about half the size, but contain more spices than Fraenkische. Consequently one typically eats three Fraenkische or six Nuernberger. In restaurants Bratwuerste are served with Sauerkraut or potato salad. On the street you can also buy two or three sausages in a roll. But be careful to get "real" Nuernberger and not "foreign" Thueringer Bratwuerste.
Many food stalls and fast food restaurants can be found along Königstraße leading from the main station into the old town.
One stand is located in the middle of the street perpendicular to the front of the Lorenzkirche.
Lette'm Sleep, Frauntormauer 42 (near the town wall), +49 911 992-81-28 (seeyou@backpackers.de, fax +49 911 992-81-30), . Relaxed atmosphere in the center of medieval Nuremberg. Mixed dorms, free tea and coffee, free internet, good location (5-min walk from train station), English spoken, linen &euro 3 extra. €11 - 20 (dorm, linen €3), €44 - 52 (twin, double).
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(Note: The guided tour offered by the Castle is only in German. However, another company offers English and other language tours of the town and castle for € 8-10. Information is available inside the Tourist Information Center in the Market Square, where the tour starts).Suburbs
Zoo (German:Tiergarten). Am Tiergarten 30 (tramway #5 (from main station) to Tiergarten), 54546. Every Day, Summer 8AM-7.30PM, Winter 9AM-5PM. The zoo is set in old quarries in the large forest at the eastern edge of the city. € 6.50, Families € 15Museums
(German: Spielzeugmuseum), Karlstraße 13-15, 231 - 3260. Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa/Su 10AM-6PM (every day during Christikindlesmarkt and toy fair). Nuremberg was on of the centres of the German toy industry. The exhibition shows wooden and metal toys, dolls and doll houses, model railways and modern toys. € 5 (valid in all municipal museums)
Verkehrsmuseum, Lessingstraße 6 (subway #2, stop Opernhaus), 230 880. Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. This museum contains two collection the DB Museum (museum of the national railway) and the Museum for Communication. The railway museum displays the development of railways in Germany from the beginnings in 1835 to today. It has a collection of historic stock and a large model railroad. Its children's areas makes it a good place to visit for families. The museum for communication displays the history of mail and telecommunications. &euro 3
New Museum, Klarissenplatz, 240 200. Tu-Fr 10AM-8PM, Sa/Su 10AM-6PM. Museum showing art and design from 1945 to today. € 3.50 (Su free)
, Burgstraße 15, 231-2595. Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa/Su 10AM-6PM.A merchant's house built about 1600. Exhibition about the history of the city. € 5 (valid in all municipal museums)
, Äußere Sulzbacher Straße 62 (tramway #8 from main station, direction Erlenstegen, stop Tafelwerk), 231-3875. Exhibition about the industrial revolution, along a museum street you see how living conditions, social life and technology developed during the 19th century. € 5 (valid in all municipal museums, during special exhibitions a higher fee may be charged)Do
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Budget
Mid-range
Historische Bratwurstküche - Zum Guldenen Stern, Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26, 2059288. Restaurant specialized on roasted sausages in an old timber-framed house. € 5.90 (for six sausages)
Bratwursthäusle, Rathausplatz 1, 227695. M-Sa 10AM-11.30PM Restaurant specialized on roasted sausages. € 5.50 (for six sausages)
Heilig Geist Spital, Spitalgasse 16, 221761. Mainly local cuisine. Historic dining room situated over the river Pegnitz.
Tucher Bräu am Opernhaus, Am Kartäusertor 1 (subway #2, stop Opernhaus), 204649. M-F 5PM-12PM, Sa 3PM-12PM, Su 11AM-12PM. Local cuisine. Beergarden on the city wall.Splurge
Drink
Blauer Adler (Blue Eagle): - A good, albeit relatively expensive, cocktail bar. It is attached to the west of the main train station (Hauptbahnhof).
Cubano: - Another good cocktail bar in Innere Laufer Gasse (northeast of the town hall).
The Barfüßer is a lively German-style pub, where you can have a keg delivered to your table and pour your own drinks as you go. Hearty Franconian food is on the menu.Sleep
There are two hostels:
DJH (YHA/HI), Burg 2 (situated in the former castle stables to the north of the old city), +49 911 230-9360 (jhnuernberg@djh-bayern.de, +49 911 23093611), . Note that DJH/YHA/HI membership is required (or an extra fee is paid) and, as in all YHA hostels in Bavaria, persons over 27 years of age are only admitted if the hostel is not full. Closed: 24/12/2006 to 26/12/2006. B&B from €18.90; half board from €23.20; full board from €26.50 (linen included in price).Stay safe
According to the state police, it has the lowest crime rate of the cities with more than 400,000 inhabitants.Get out
Fürth - Nuremberg's neighbouring city
Erlangen - University town
Munich - Capital of Bavaria