Germany
Things to do in Nuremberg
5 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in May, June, July, August, September and December.
Things to do
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The Imperial Castle
The fortress of the Holy Roman Emperors, on a rock above the old town. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument2 hr≈ €8best in the morning
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The Nazi Party Rally Grounds Documentation Center
In the unfinished Congress Hall, the history of the rallies held on these grounds. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum3 hr≈ €6best in the afternoon
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Courtroom 600 and the Nuremberg Trials
The courtroom where the Nazi leaders were tried, and the museum that tells the story of the trials. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum2 hr≈ €7best in the morning
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The Hauptmarkt and the Schöner Brunnen
Little sausages grilled three to a bun, and the Gothic fountain with its lucky ring. On Wikipedia
FoodMarket1 hr 30 min≈ €8best in the morning
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The Germanic National Museum
The largest museum of cultural history in the German-speaking world, from Behaim’s globe to Dürer. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum3 hr≈ €10best in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Nuremberg: in May, June, July, August, September and December, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in July, where to go in August, where to go in September, where to go in December.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5 °C / 41 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | 12 |
| February | 7 °C / 45 °F | 0 °C / 32 °F | 11 |
| March | 12 °C / 54 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F | 12 |
| April | 15 °C / 59 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | 11 |
| May ideal | 20 °C / 68 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 12 |
| June ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 10 |
| July ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 16 |
| August ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 12 |
| September ideal | 21 °C / 70 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 12 |
| October | 15 °C / 59 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 12 |
| November | 8 °C / 46 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F | 15 |
| December ideal | 5 °C / 41 °F | 0 °C / 32 °F | 11 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €55
- Mid-range
- €100
- Comfort
- €190
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Train
- 53 kg
- Bus
- 60 kg
- Plane
- 290 kg
By train rather than by plane: 240 kg less CO₂e per person (5 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Germany
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112, 110 (police)
- Driving
- On the right
Near Nuremberg
- Munich Germany, 150 km
- Heidelberg Germany, 170 km
- Frankfurt Germany, 190 km
- Leipzig Germany, 230 km
- Salzburg Austria, 230 km
- Innsbruck Austria, 240 km