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The Christkindlesmarkt, bratwurst and the Kaiserburg; 2 nights. Below: 3 sights, 3 activities and 1 place to eat, plus how Nuremberg fits into a longer trip.

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Nuremberg, Germany
Places
8

3 See · 3 Do · 1 Eat · 1 Shop

Curated routes
1

Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg

Best season
Late Nov – Dec 23

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

26°C / 79°F avg high

Coolest month
January

2°C / 36°F avg high

Wettest month
July

about 77 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Nuremberg

8 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

3 sights worth building a day around in Altstadt St. Sebald. All 3 are free to visit.

  • Christkindlesmarkt in NurembergPhoto: DALIBRI · CC BY-SA 4.0
    See

    Christkindlesmarkt

    Around 180 red-and-white striped stalls fill the Hauptmarkt, selling Lebkuchen, plum-people figures and Glühwein.

    Tip Glühwein comes in a souvenir mug that changes design every year.

    • Altstadt St. Sebald
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Weekday morning
  • See

    Frauenkirche

    Gothic church on the Hauptmarkt whose 1509 clock runs the Männleinlaufen figure parade every day at noon.

    Tip Stand in front of the church a few minutes before 12.

    • Altstadt St. Sebald
    • Free
    • 20 min
    • Noon
  • See

    Schöner Brunnen

    A 14th-century spire-shaped fountain at the corner of the Hauptmarkt, with a brass ring set in its railing.

    Tip Turning the ring is said to bring luck.

    • Altstadt St. Sebald
    • Free
    • 10 min

Do

3 activities for when the group wants to do more than look across Burgviertel and Altstadt St. Lorenz.

  • Kaiserburg in NurembergPhoto: DALIBRI · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
    Do

    Kaiserburg

    The imperial castle on the sandstone ridge above the old town, with the Sinwell Tower and a 50-metre well.

    Tip The garden terrace below the castle has the best free view over the roofs.

    • Burgviertel
    • $
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Do

    Albrecht-Dürer-Haus

    The half-timbered house below the castle where Albrecht Dürer lived and worked from 1509 until his death.

    • Burgviertel
    • $
    • 60 min
  • Do

    Germanisches Nationalmuseum

    Germany's largest museum of cultural history, from Dürer paintings to the oldest surviving globe.

    Tip Closed on Mondays.

    • Altstadt St. Lorenz
    • $$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Morning

Eat

Where we would book a table in Nuremberg in Altstadt St. Sebald.

  • Eat

    Bratwursthäusle

    Grill house beside St. Sebaldus serving finger-sized Nürnberger Rostbratwürste over a beechwood fire.

    Tip Order six or eight with sauerkraut and potato salad.

    • Altstadt St. Sebald
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Lunch

Shop

Markets and shops worth the detour in Altstadt St. Sebald.

  • Markt der Partnerstädte in NurembergPhoto: DALIBRI · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Shop

    Markt der Partnerstädte

    Stalls from Nuremberg's twin cities around the world on the Rathausplatz, beside St. Sebaldus.

    • Altstadt St. Sebald
    • $
    • 30 min
    • After dark

How to fit Nuremberg into a trip

Nuremberg is stop 3 of 3 on our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route. Follow it as-is or lift Nuremberg into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Nuremberg month by month

Average daily highs run from 2°C / 36°F in January to 26°C / 79°F in July. July is the wettest month, with about 77 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Nuremberg weather and the best time to visit →

Near Nuremberg

8 other destinations from our guides within about 300 km (186 mi), measured in a straight line.

Nuremberg questions, answered

How many days do you need in Nuremberg?

Our route notes suggest 2 nights in Nuremberg. On our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 5-day trip. The listed visit times for our 8 places add up to roughly 9 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Nuremberg best known for?

The Christkindlesmarkt, bratwurst and the Kaiserburg; 2 nights. Standouts on our list: Christkindlesmarkt (Around 180 red-and-white striped stalls fill the Hauptmarkt, selling Lebkuchen, plum-people figures and Glühwein); Frauenkirche (Gothic church on the Hauptmarkt whose 1509 clock runs the Männleinlaufen figure parade every day at noon); Schöner Brunnen (A 14th-century spire-shaped fountain at the corner of the Hauptmarkt, with a brass ring set in its railing).

When is the best time to visit Nuremberg?

Our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route is best Late Nov – Dec 23. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (26°C / 79°F), the coolest in January (2°C / 36°F) and the most rain in July (about 77 mm).

What are the best things to do in Nuremberg?

Start with Christkindlesmarkt, Frauenkirche, Schöner Brunnen, Kaiserburg and Albrecht-Dürer-Haus. Our guide lists 8 places in all, from 3 sights, 3 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 shop.

What is near Nuremberg?

The closest destinations in our guides are Bamberg (about 51 km / 31 mi), Rothenburg ob der Tauber (about 65 km / 40 mi) and Würzburg (about 90 km / 56 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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