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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Nuremberg
Nürnberg
Stay 2–3 nights to cover the old town, castle and Nazi history sites; add a night in December for the Christkindlesmarkt.
Nuremberg is Franconia's largest city, blending a rebuilt medieval core with heavy 20th-century history. It serves as a rail hub connecting Munich, Berlin and Prague. The old town is walkable, but the Rally Grounds are far from the centre.
- Country
- Germany
- Local name
- Nürnberg
- Best months
- May–Oct, Dec
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold), Easter/Whitsun (crowded)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €60–90 excl. bed · Mid €90–150 excl. bed · High €150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire/Ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beer (0.5L) | €3.50–5.00 |
| Main meal | €12–20 |
| Coffee | €2.50–3.50 |
| Taxi start fare | €5–7 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NUE · Albrecht Dürer Airport
- U-Bahn U2 to Hauptbahnhof in ~13 min.
Typical fares
- Airport to City
- U-Bahn U2, single ticket ~€3.50
- City Tram
- Single ticket ~€2.80
Get around
Trams and U-Bahn cover the city. VGN day tickets work on all local transport. The old town is compact enough to walk, but the Rally Grounds require a tram or bus ride.
See and do
Known for
- Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Nuremberg Trials Memorial
- Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg)
- Christkindlesmarkt
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Regional train via Ansbach, ~1h 30m | ~2h each way |
| Bamberg | ICE train, ~30m | ~45m each way |
| Erlangen | S-Bahn S1, ~15m | ~20m each way |
| Fürth | U-Bahn U1/U2, ~10m | ~15m each way |
Sleep
- Altstadt (Old Town)
- Central, walkable to sights, noisy at night near bars.
- Gostenhof
- Quieter, residential, good tram links to centre.
- Hauptbahnhof area
- Convenient for trains, less character, some red-light activity nearby.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | HalloHA-loh |
| Thank you | DankeDAHN-keh |
| Where is...? | Wo ist...?VOH IST...? |
| How much? | Wie viel?VEE FEEL? |
| No, thank you | Nein, dankeNINE, DAHN-keh |
| Help | HilfeHIL-feh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Sundays: most shops closed; museums and restaurants open.
- The red-light district between Färbertor and Spittlertor is best avoided late at night.
- Rally Grounds are large and exposed; bring water and sun protection in summer.
Generally safe. Watch for pickpockets in crowded markets and on trams. Avoid isolated areas near the station late at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nuremberg yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Nuremberg Trials Memorial
- Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg)
- Christkindlesmarkt
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Nuremberg Tourism: tourismus.nuernberg.de/en/
- Wikivoyage: Nuremberg, revision 5334605 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5334605
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/nuremberg). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.