Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Nuremberg

Most of Nuremberg's landmarks are in the easily walkable historic center, but to visit the Nazi Rally Grounds or the site of the Nuremberg Trials, you'll want to take public transportation, unless you're visiting them with a driver/guide. Tickets can be purchased at kiosks or the ticket machines at all U-Bahn (subway), or S-Bahn (light rail) stations, and at some streetcar stops. Tickets cannot be purchased once you have boarded anything.

Spending at least two nights in the city will give you the time to explore the historic center, with its amazing medieval buildings, castle, walls, bridges, and more, and try some of the city's culinary specialties, like Nurnberger Rostbratwurst, and various beers. After a day delving into the city's medieval history, you could then leave the center and get to know its Nazi past.

Located in Germany's safest state (Bavaria), Nuremberg has a very low crime rate. As with any large city, though, keep track of your personal belongings when in crowded areas.

Nuremberg's summers are warm and dry, while the winters are cold with occasional snow. We recommend visiting in late spring or early fall. The city hosts large fairs with entertainment and regional foods in March, April, September, and October.

While Germany isn't the cash-only economy it used to be, it's still a very good idea to have cash on hand, especially if you're eating out. Avoid using the blue-and-yellow Euronet ATMs, and if an ATM asks if you want to be charged in Euros or your own currency, select Euros to avoid paying a useless fee. We recommend asking accommodations staff for recommended places to exchange money.

Court Room 600, where Nazis were prosecuted following World War II, is part of the Memorium Nuremberg Trials exhibition at the Palace of Justice. However, since the courtroom is still in use, we recommend checking its schedule in advance, and planning your visit accordingly.

Nuremberg may be famous for its gingerbread and small sausages, but there's no shortage to alternatives to typical Franconian cuisine. In addition to places focused on vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, raw, and other diets, many ordinary cafes and restaurants offer vegan, gluten-free, and raw options. Some places we recommend are Kuhmuhne, Die Burgerbar, the Japanese Kokoro, and Indian LeBar.