Nuremberg

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Introduction

Nuremberg

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Outside of Germany Nuremberg is best known for two things:
For the trials of high-ranking Nazi officers after WWII held in the city and for the Christmas market.

It is the second largest city in the German federal state of Bavaria and the 14th largest city in Germany. The city is the capital of Franconia and home of the famous Bratwurst.

Visitors should note that the correct German name of the city is Nürnberg and that due to this the city's name is sometimes spelled Nurnberg or Nuernberg. When using an English keyboard without umlauts the latter spelling should be applied.

Sights and Activities

The sights in the city that draw the most foreign tourists are the remnants of Nazi architecture. The Nazis hailed the city above all others as place where the NSDAP party members would meet and celebrate their triumph. This resulted in a row of building projects of megalomanic proportions, some of the ruins of it are still standing today.

Events and Festivals

The biggest event in the city is the annual Christmas market. As one of the top Christmas markets in Germany it is famous all over Europe and draws many visitors from all over the world.

Weather

Average lows in Jan: -5 °C
Average highs in Jan: 2 °C
Average highs in August: 24 °C
Average lows in August: 12 °C

Weather in Nuremberg is similar to most of Western Europe and Bavaria, if only slightly drier due to the geographic location.

Getting There

By Plane

Nuremberg has a small regional airport that is mainly used by charter flights to Southern European destinations. The closest bigger airports with intercontinental flights are Frankfurt am Main International (FRA) and Munich (MUC).

To get to Nuremberg Airport (IATA: NUE) by public transport take Underground 2 from the main train station to stop "Flughafen".

By Train

Nuremberg is easily reached by train, it forms a transport hub for trains in Bavaria and Germany.

By Car

Four major autobahns meet at Nuremberg, the A3 (The Hague-Vienna), the A6 (Paris-Prague) and the A9 (Berlin-Munich) as well as the A73 (Suhl-Nuremberg-Feucht).

By Bus

Nuremberg is served by a small number of national and international bus connections. Currently there are regular national buses to Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden. International destinations include Prague (Czech Republic), Warshaw and Wroclaw (Poland), Madrid (Spain), Brussels (Belgium), Banja Luka (Bosnia), Paris and Lyon (France) and Varna (Bulgaria).

Companies are BerlinLinienBus and Touring.

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

The famous Nuremberg Bratwurst of course!

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Camping:
Knaus Campingpark
Hans-Kalb-Str. 56
90471 Nürnberg
Tel. 0911 / 9 81 27 17

Youth Hostel (Official YHA/ HI/ DJH):
Jugendherberge Nürnberg
Burg 2
90402 Nürnberg
Tel. 0911 / 2 30 93 60

Please note that in Bavaria and thus Nuremberg the term Youth Hostel is taken literally, if you are over 26 and not accompanied by a minor under 18 you will not be allowed to stay at this hostel.

Mid-Range

Upscale

Try booking through the tourist information service booking engine.

Work

Learn

Nuremberg is one of the cities that hosts the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

Post Office:
Bahnhofsplatz 1
Tafelhof
90402 Nürnberg

Opening hours:
Mo-Fr 8:30 - 19:00
Sat 09:00-14:00