Discover Nuremberg

Nuremberg offers you countless opportunities to spend your time before or after your event. Explore the cultural and gastronomic offerings or the beautiful landscape.

Nuremberg uniquely combines history, culture and a lively atmosphere. Discover historic landmarks such as the Imperial Castle and Lorenzkirche, explore the picturesque Old Town with its museums, shops and cultural highlights, or immerse yourself in the city’s diverse range of events.

Whether it’s traditional festivals, international trade fairs, impressive cultural events, or a wide variety of leisure activities in the city and the surrounding area, Nuremberg offers unforgettable experiences in every season. Delicious Franconian specialties, diverse shopping opportunities, and attractive day-trip destinations perfectly round out your stay.

Tourist highlights

Nuremberg impresses with a unique blend of history, culture and nature. Landmarks such as the Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) and the Albrecht Dürer House define the cityscape, as does the picturesque Old Town with its Romanesque and Gothic churches, fountains, monuments and markets.

But there’s also plenty to discover beyond the city center: The former Nazi Party Rally Grounds (Reichsparteitagsgelände) offer fascinating insights into the city’s history, while the Nuremberg Zoo, with its expansive parkland and impressive biodiversity, invites visitors to enjoy relaxing hours surrounded by nature.

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Highlights, tips and inspiration for your visit

Nürnberg Card

Free travel by bus, rail and metro – valid to and from the airport and within all relevant parts of the city (Zone A) for 48 hours. There’s also a discount of up to 50% on selected activities and free entry to many museums and tourist attractions.

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Trendy bars, small stores and homemade culinary specialties – you can discover the insider tips in Nuremberg's Old Town with the digital neighborhood guide.

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Culture

Nuremberg impresses with its diverse museum scene. Discover German art and culture at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, visit Albrecht Dürer’s former home or explore unique collections at the Toy Museum, the Bratwurst Museum and the 1. FC Nürnberg Club Museum.

A special highlight is the city’s museums, which offer exciting guided tours and museum theater performances that bring history to life.

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Nuremberg offers a diverse cultural program: With opera, theater and ballet, the State Theater and the Opera House shape the city’s cultural life. Numerous independent theaters and international events, such as the Puppet Theater Festival, add to the variety.

Movie lovers will also find plenty to enjoy. In addition to modern multiplexes, charming art-house cinemas and film theaters invite visitors to enjoy unique cinematic experiences.

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Nuremberg delights visitors with a vibrant music scene and a diverse range of events. From classical and jazz to pop, rock and world music, there’s something for every taste. Numerous concert venues and stages offer a variety of live experiences throughout the year.

Particular highlights include open-air events at the historic Katharinenruine as well as popular festivals such as the Bardentreffen and Rock im Park, which attract visitors from near and far every year.

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Events

NürnbergMesse ranks among the 15 largest trade fair organizations worldwide and organizes approximately 120 national and international trade shows, conferences and events. With its modern exhibition center, it serves as a major meeting place for industries from around the world.

Centrally located and easily accessible, the exhibition grounds feature 16 halls with a total of 180,000 m² of exhibition space, as well as versatile convention and event venues. The three NürnbergConvention Centers and the Frankenhalle provide ideal conditions for events ranging from small conferences to large conventions with up to 12,800 participants.

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Nuremberg delights visitors year-round with a diverse program of events. Major events such as the Bardentreffen, the Klassik Open Air and Rock im Park attract visitors from near and far every year.

You can experience tradition and the Franconian way of life at the Altstadtfest, the popular folk festivals or at the world-famous Christkindlesmarkt during the Advent season.

A special highlight is the Blue Night: art, culture, and impressive light and media installations transform the city into a unique world of experiences.

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Cuisine

In addition to world-famous specialties such as Nuremberg bratwurst, gingerbread and beer, a diverse culinary scene awaits you, ranging from traditional Franconian cuisine to modern gourmet restaurants. As Germany’s whiskey stronghold, the city also delights lovers of fine spirits with special moments of indulgence.

Discover Nuremberg’s culinary diversity in cozy taverns, trendy restaurants, and rustic beer gardens. Whether on culinary city tours, cooking and baking classes, or at the city’s numerous festivals, you’ll experience Nuremberg’s culture of indulgence with all your senses.

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Shopping

Nuremberg offers a wide variety of shopping options to suit every taste. From charming boutiques and traditional shops in the historic Old Town to modern shopping centers, outlets and unique neighborhood stores, there’s something for everyone. Those looking for special treasures will find what they’re looking for at the numerous weekly markets, flea markets, and secondhand markets.

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Outdoor activities in and around Nuremberg

In the heart of Nuremberg, the meadows of Pegnitz river, beautiful parks and green oases invite you to relax. The Dutzendteich and Wöhrder See offer ideal opportunities for jogging, biking, walking or water sports. A special highlight is the Nuremberg Zoo, one of the most beautiful landscape zoos in Europe.

The surrounding area also delights visitors with a wide range of recreational activities: Discover "Franconian Switzerland", the Altmühl Valley or the Franconian Lake District with their caves, forests, rocky landscapes and bodies of water.

Those who wish to explore the region further will find exciting insights into history, culture and the Franconian way of life in the neighboring cities of Erlangen, Fürth and Schwabach.

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Special rates for hotel bookings

NürnbergConvention collaborates with partner hotels (2 to 5 stars) in Nuremberg and the metropolitan region. Event organisers can benefit from our no-charge booking service. We’ll help you find the right hotels for yourself and your customers, and book them for you at special rates.

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An excellent infrastructure, future-oriented industries, innovative research projects and inventions – Nuremberg has developed over the years into a cosmopolitan business metropolis and attractive science and trade fair location.

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Event planning with the NürnbergConvention Bureau

All-round success for an event depends on a great many individual components. The NürnbergConvention Bureau will be happy to help you find unique ideas, suitable locations, the right partners and much more.

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Your event location in Nuremberg

Realize your event in one of the numerous unique event venues in and around Nuremberg! In addition to the Nuremberg Convention Centers (NCC), you will find a variety of historical, gastronomic or cultural venues that are also well suited for digital or hybrid formats.

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