Why Nuremberg?

Nuremberg – This name makes some people think of sausages, gingerbread and the Christmas- market, others think of the Toy Fair.
Still others might link the name of the Nuremberg with great figures of art and cultural history:Albrecht Dürer, Veit Stoss or Willibald Pirckheimer.

Exhibition Center

Exhibition Center

The NurembergMesse, Nurembergs exhibition Center is one of the fastest growing exhibition companies in Europe. It’s one of the 20 largest trade fair companies in the world and counts to Europe's top ten.

Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

The Nuremberg Castle is the town’s landmark of Nuremberg. From its Tower, the “Sinwellturm” the visitor can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Old Town.

Nuremberg's most famous son: Albrecht Durer

Nuremberg's most famous son: Albrecht Durer

He was an all round talented and highly honoured artist of the Renaissance. Albrecht Dürer was born on May 21st 1471 in Nuremberg and died there on April 6th 1528. He was buried at St. Johannis Cemetery in Nuremberg.

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Recreational opportunities keeps you from boredom

Extendet parks and meadows of the river Pegnitz in the middle of the city, several lakes and the Main-Danau-Canal, Nuremberg offers countless opportunities for active recreation. Always worth a visit is Nuremberg’s Zoo with its special attraction, a dolphin lagoon which makes it unique in southern Germany. It’s one of the largest and most beautiful zoos in Europe.

The city offers many recreational facilities for children and adolescents with its bars, discos and clubs. But there are also senior meetings with their extensive programs for different interests.

Mainly in the summer months excursions to the nearby areas are the passion of Nurembergs citizen. The large public transport network of metropolitan area Nuremberg provides convenient access to many attractive destinations in Franconia without your car.

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Directions

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By public transport:

Coming from the main railway station, take the underground U1 (direction Fürth Hardhöhe) and get off the 3rd station - Plärrer-. Change to tram No.4 (direction Thon) to Tiergärtnertor (also the 3rd Stop). On foot, you cross the street to the left side (in direction of travel) and walk back a few meters to Burgschmiet Street.