Albrecht-Dürer's House

The Albrecht-Dürer-Haus is one of the most famous museums and exhibitions in Nuremberg. Between 1509 and 1528, it was Albrecht Dürer’s home and workplace. Today, the building is both a memorial and a museum. The rooms feature period furnishings, and visitors can see a demonstration of the printing procedure used in Dürer’s lifetime in one of the bedrooms. The top floor, meanwhile, showcases copies of the artist’s works. The museum houses a variety of temporary exhibitions featuring original works. We highly recommend taking the guided tour with Agnes Dürer, wife of the famous artist. She gives a faithful account of what life was like 500 years ago.

• Web:

  https://museums.nuernberg.de/albrecht-duerer-house/

• Address:

  Albrecht-Dürer-Str. 39, Nuremberg

• Phone:

  +49 911 2312568

• Opening hours:

  Tuesday - Friday: 10 am – 5 pm; Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

Craftmen's Courtyard

A sight with special flair. Situated at the heart of the city and surrounded by the towers and walls of the medieval fortifications, from the middle of March till the end of December the Craftmen's Courtyardinvites visitors to discover a wealth of experiences. The “little city at the Königstor” (King’s gate) opposite the Central Station offers both traditional crafts and Franconian hospitality in charming surroundings. Why not round off your visit by trying some hearty specialties, washed down with a fresh Nuremberg beer or Franconian wine, in one of the cosy restaurants.

• Web:

  www.nuernberg.de/internet/handwerkerhof_e/

• Address:

  Königstor, Nuremberg

• Opening hours:

  Daily open

• More info:

  Opposite the Central Station

DB Railway Museum

The heart of the museum is an exhibition landscape on the history of the railway in Germany. The walking tour - over 2,500 sqm on two stories - covers two centuries, including all their technological and economic, political and cultural aspects.

• Web:

  www.dbmuseum.de

• Address:

  Lessingstraße 6, Nuremberg

• Phone:

  +49 800 32687386

Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds

Even today, the former Reichsparteitagsgelände (Nazi Party Rally Grounds) in the south of the city is still home to gigantic ruins representing the Nazi regime’s deluded notion of grandeur. The 11 km² complex was where the Nazi Party orchestrated its propaganda campaign. The documentation centre is located in the north wing of the Kongresshalle, which was designed by the Nazis to hold 50 000 people and was never completed. The permanent “Faszination und Gewalt” (“Fascination and Terror”) exhibition housed in the 1300 m² venue, chronicles the causes, relationships and consequences of the Nazi dictatorship.

• Web:

  https://museums.nuernberg.de/documentation-center/

• Address:

  Bayernstraße 110, Nuremberg

• Phone:

  +49 911 2315666

Friedhof St. Johannis

The Friedhof St. Johannis is one of Europe’s most important cemeteries, as a number of famous personalities, such as Albrecht Dürer and Veith Stoss, are buried here. A very beautiful place, it is also known as the “Cemetery of Roses” as a result of the many roses that grow on the site. The cemetery was commissioned as a result of the advanced council order that no longer permitted burials to be performed within the city walls. A new cemetery therefore had to be built in the surrounding area for the northern part of the city. Why not visit the baroque Hesperidengärten afterwards?

• Web:

  www.st-johannisfriedhof-nuernberg.de

• Address:

  Johannisstraße 55, Nuremberg

• Opening hours:

  April – September: from 7 am to 7 pm, October - March: 8 am to 5 pm

Germanisches Nationalmuseum

The "Germanisches Nationalmuseum" is one of the largest museums of German art and culture in the world. The exhibitions take you on an exciting journey through time, showcasing hand axes from the Stone Age, the Ezelsdorf Golden Cone, medieval sculptures, the oldest globe in the world, paintings by Albrecht Dürer, baroque masterpieces and contemporary art. Other rooms feature textiles, clothes, jewellery, stained glass, handicraft, furniture and much more. The GNM is also home to the largest library of German art and culture, with more than 650 000 books.

• Web:

  www.gnm.de

• Address:

  Kartäusergasse 1, Nuremberg

• Phone:

  +49 911 13310

Former Wine Depot

The building was erected 1446/48 to house lepers who were allowed into the city for three days at Easter, during which time they received food and clothing and medical attention. After ca 1571, the building was used to store wine - hence the name. It later served as workhouse and spinnery and to lodge poor families. In 1950 it was turned into student housing, whereby the internal structural substance was virtually obliterated. Close by you can find the Chained Suspension Bridge which is the first iron suspension bridge ever built and the Hangman's Bridge, which was constructed as a wooden footbridge in 1457. Between the 16th and the 19th c., the Nuremberg hangman lived in the tower and the roofed over walkway above the Pegnitz River.

• Address:

  City Center, Nuremberg

Gardens of the Hesperides

The Gardens of the Hesperides in Nuremberg were established outside the town walls in the St. John's district in the Middle Ages. Today it is still possible to view a number of statues and fountains in these public gardens, giving visitors an impression of the famous garden culture from the 17th and 18th century. The nostalgic café invites for a little break. Next to the gardens is the famous St. John's Cemetery, don't miss these!

• Address:

  Johannisstraße 13, Nuremberg

• Opening hours:

  April - October

GoHo

For a proper hedonist, there is no lifestyle without culture and cuisine, which is why he feels so much at home in Gostenhof. You can stroll from the vintage shop to the cycle workshop, from the friendly optician to the crazy designer shop. The hip district of Gostenhof on the edge of the Nuremberg city centre is still a kind of insider tip. Gostenhof is a must for devotees of individual treasures of the beaten track.

• Web:

  www.in-goho.de

• Address:

  Gostenhof, Nuremberg

Hallerwiese

Directly at the river Pegnitz, the Hallerwiese is one of the most popular parks in Nuremberg. Strollers, the go walkies, jogger and bikers use the area for their activities. Here you can take a sunbath, have a picnic or just relax doing nothing. Most famous Hot Spot is the Café "Schnepperschütz".

• Address:

  Hallerwiese, Nuremberg

Mayor's Garden

You walk through the splendid gardens into an idyllic park in which the silence is uninterrupted, save for the twittering and chirping of birds and grasshoppers. This is also the only place, by the way, where the castle wall is accessible to the public. The garden has a fairy-tale-like character and even feels slightly enchanted. Stone gates, figures, benches and staircases line the winding path and from a stone gallery you can find a wonderful view of the Tiergärtnertorplatz and the Albrecht Dürer House.

• Address:

  Neutorzwinger, Nuremberg

• Opening hours:

  April - October

Medieval Dungeons

Just a few steps away from the main market square, vaulted cellars below the splendid city hall built in Nuremberg's golden age accommodate the mediaeval dungeons. They were established as early as the 14th century and were not prisons as we know them today, but were used mainly for prisoners awaiting trial and for convicted criminals awaiting execution of their judgement.

• Web:

  https://museums.nuernberg.de/medieval-dungeons/

• Address:

  Rathausplatz 2, Nuremberg

• Opening hours:

  Tours daily at 11 am and 12, 1, 2 and 3 pm

• Subway:

  Metro station: Lorenzkirche

Altstadtfest

Its laid-back atmosphere attracts around one million visitors to the Old Town festival each year in September. The festival has been taking place for more than 40 years now. In around 60 events, 800 actors provide free entertainment, including folklore, the Hans Sachs plays, traditional sea jousting and jazz concerts. But the great programme of events isn’t the only thing that draws the visitors in. The wide selection of food and drinks is just as popular.

• Web:

  www.altstadtfest-nue.de

• Address:

  Vordere Insel Schütt, Hans-Sachs-Platz

Bardentreffen

Germany’s largest free outdoor festival, Bardentreffen, attracts up to 200 000 people each year. It traditionally takes place each year on the first weekend of the Bavarian summer holidays (July/August). Both international and local musicians sing their hearts out on seven stages, scattered all over the Old Town. This free event is an absolute must for die-hard music fans!

• Web:

  www.bardentreffen.de

• Address:

  Insel Schütt, St. Katharina, Lorenzer Platz, Sebalder Platz, Kreuzigungshof, Trödelmarkt

Blaue Nacht

Each year in May, culture comes to Nuremberg. Museums, theatres and other cultural venues are open until the small hours of the morning. Come and explore the Old Town, listen to music and performances on the streets of the city centre and marvel at art and light installations. Blaue Nacht is Germany’s largest night-time cultural event. It has a different theme each year.

• Web:

  www.blauenacht.nuernberg.de

• More info:

  Various locations in the city centre.

Brückenfestival

The Brückenfestival is an open air festival in august at the banks of the river Pegnitz in Nuremberg. This music event has become one of the most influential festivals in the region. The aim is to present music acts far from mainstream music for a open-minded audience. On two days the festival presents 10 regional and international bands on two stages. In addition to the estalished main stage, singer-songwriters and cabaret artists will perform on the small "tent stage". Of course nobody will be left hungry! Local food and drinks as well as a variety of stalls await the visitors. The open festival grounds und der Theodor-Heuss-Brücke offer the perfect setting for two relaxed and wonderful festival days.

• Web:

  www.bruecken-festival.de

• Address:

  Süßheimweg at Pegnitzwiesen, under the Theodor-Heuss-Bridge

• Tickets:

  Free entry

Christkindlesmarkt

This event in December is like a magnet, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world each year. And it’s not one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the country and one of the most famous in the world without good reason. The picturesque surroundings, the variety of culinary delights and the traditional programme of events make the Christkindlesmarkt a very special attraction. Don’t miss the famous Nuremberg Christmas Angel’s famous opening prologue at 5.30 pm on the Friday before the first advent!

• Web:

  www.christkindlesmarkt.de

• Address:

  Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg

• Opening hours:

  Daily: from 10 am to 9 pm. Closing day (December 24th): from 10 am to 2 pm

DTM Norisring Rennen

Germany’s only DTM city race takes place each year at the Norisring over one weekend in the summer (June/July). The highlight of the season, with the thrilling race between Audi, BMW and Mercedes, takes place between Steintribüne and Dutzendteich and attracts around 150 000 spectators.

• Web:

  www.dtm.com/en/events/norisring-2022

• Phone:

  Ticket hotline +49 911 597051