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Climate

Although Nuremberg technically has an oceanic climate, it also experiences humid continental influence. This means that you can expect winters where temperatures range from mild to cold, while summers typically tend to be warm. The average temperatures throughout the year range from −3 °C (27 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F). There is modest rainfall evenly spread year-round, although July tends to be the wettest month while February through April is generally a bit drier.

Culture

Nuremberg draws in over a million visitors from across the world each year with its famous Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas market), which features unique handmade ornaments and delicious German treats. Depending on when you visit, you may even be able to catch some of Nuremberg’s many festivals. The two most popular ones are the Old Town Festival and the International Organ Week.

Things to do in Nuremberg

Stroll around the Old Town

Start at the historic Old Town (Altstadt), which includes Nuremberg Castle, an imposing 351-meter-tall fortification and one of the last surviving medieval fortresses in Europe which used to be the residence of all legitimate German kings and emperors from 1050 to 1571. Within these city walls, you can also visit the famous Hauptmarkt, the historic Albrecht Dürer House, and St. Lawrence Church. The Hauptmarkt, also known as "Main Market '' is the traditional city centre and a perfect spot for a selfie. Within the market, you’ll find the Old Town Hall (Nurnberger Rathaus). Nuremberg's famous Christkindlesmarkt is held here at the Hauptmarket.

Spend an afternoon at the city’s museums

Nuremberg is home to numerous museums, all of which are excellent. The Germanic National Museum (Germanisches Nationalmuseum) is probably the most well-known one and it is home to more than 1.3 million items relating to Germany's artistic and cultural history. If you want to know about how Nuremberg, in particular, rose to prominence and came to be home to so many important historic attractions, check out the fantastic City Museum at Fembo House (Stadtmuseum im Fembo-Haus). Art-lovers must visit the Neues Museum Nürnberg, which hosts an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. One of Germany's bleakest but most important museums, The Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds (Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände) deals with many facets of the Nazi brutal regime and the revolutionary Nuremberg Trials.

Take the kids to the zoo

If you are travelling with kids, you must take them to Nuremberg's excellent Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum), arguably one of the best museums of its kind in the world and a real treat for parents and children alike. It is home to many unique toys from different countries and periods, the German Games Archive, a vast collection of board games and other related materials, and the Nicolai Copernicus Planetarium. Another fun thing to do for those travelling with kids is to pay a visit to the Nuremberg Zoo (Tiergarten Nürnberg), which is home to more than 2,000 animals from some 300 or so different species. The animals are well taken care of and the enclosures are spacious and reflect the animals’ natural habitats.

Admire Gothic art and architecture

Needless to say, Nuremberg also boasts world-class Gothic and Renaissance art and architecture. The extraordinary twin-towered 14th-century Gothic Church of St. Lawrence (St. Lorenz, or Lorenzkirche) is the city's largest church. It is best known for its large rose window, lavish works of art on the inside, and a three-part organ boasting over 12,000 pipes. Nearby, you can also find the Fountain of Virtue from 1589 and the 13th-century tower-like Nassauer Haus. Another must-see Gothic landmark is the Roman Catholic Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady). It boasts a stunning face and rich sculptural decoration. The

The Protestant St. Sebaldus Church (Sebalduskirche) is another masterpiece worth visiting.

Eating out in Nuremberg

Nuremberg is a popular destination for foodies, mainly due to the fact that it is the birthplace of many German delicacies as well as home to a creative bunch of gastro-experts. From classic beer gardens to traditional Franconian restaurants to Michelin-starred institutions to vegan and vegetarian eateries, Nuremberg has something for everyone.

Some must-try local specialties while visiting include: the Nuremberg sausage, local beer, bretzel, leberkäsweggla, strudel, drei im weggla, schäuferle, and lebkuchen.

Our top restaurant recommendations in the city include: "Trödelstuben" - Restaurant, Wein- & Bierstuben, Albrecht-Dürer-Stube, Padelle d'Italia, Restaurant Wonka, Jøwåy Nürnberg, and Wirtshaus Hütt'n.

Nuremberg Transport

Airport

Nuremberg Airport (NUE) connects to all major German cities and European destinations. Serving over 4 million passengers a year, it is the second-busiest airport in Bavaria after Munich Airport and Germany's 10th biggest airport. It is located approximately 5 km north of Nuremberg's city centre.

Getting around Nuremberg

Nuremberg has a U-Bahn metro system, a high-speed railway system, an S-Bahn suburban metro railway and a tramway network. So getting around by public transport is incredibly easy. However, many visitors travelling across Germany or Western Europe still opt to hire a car for maximum flexibility, comfort, and convenience. Nuremberg is located at the junction of several important Autobahn routes so road transport will be a breeze.