48 Hours in Nuremberg, Germany: The Ultimate Summer Travel Itinerary
Another year, another European Summer trip! This time, our first stop was Nuremberg, Germany — a city that we both have never been to before! Nuremberg is known for it’s medieval history, fairytale-like architecture, and if you visit in the Winter — they have one of the world’s oldest and most famous Christmas markets! But we were visiting right in the heart of summer, so we got to see a totally different side to the city.
During the Middle Ages, Nuremberg was one of Europe’s most important trading cities, and a lot of the buildings from that time are still standing today — including the ancient city walls that surround the Old Town. One thing that can’t be ignored is Nuremberg’s complicated history during World War II. Today, many of those spaces have been turned into education centers or areas of remembrance.
We spent about 48 hours in the city, and we think that’s the perfect about of time to explore almost everything there is to see and do! So keep reading to see the top things you should do when you visit Nuremberg in the Summer.
Where to Stay in Nuremberg
During our trip we stayed at Melter Hotel and Apartments, right in the heart of the Old Town. The hotel was minimalist and modern, and in walking distance to almost anything we wanted to do in the city. It was the perfect hotel for our two day trip in Nuremberg, and we would highly recommend staying there when you visit!
How to Get Around Nuremberg
Nuremberg is an extremely walkable city, but you can also use public transportation like the U-Bahn to get around if you need too. The U-Bahn also goes from the airport right to the city center in just about 25 minutes.
We had the Nuremberg City Card for our visit which gave us free access to not only public transportation in the city during our stay, but also free access to lots of museums and other activities too. We definitely think it’s worth it to get a City Card for your trip, especially if you’re only staying for a few days.
Best Things to do in Nuremberg
Weißergasse
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
Hangman’s Bridge
Kunsthalle
Explore the Craftman’s Courtyard - a little neighborhood originally built to commemorate the 500 year anniversary of a local famous painter Albrecht Dürer. Here you’ll find traditional and modern craft shops and restaurants, and lots of typical Nuremberg products.
Walk through St. Lawrence Square - the center hub of the city around the Lorenzkirche — one of the oldest landmarks in the city. Here you’ll also find local markets and shops.
Walk down Weißergasse - a beautiful street with colorful half timber houses! It’s the largest concentration of original half-timber houses in the city.
Visit The Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (free access with the City Card) - This castle was built around the year 1000 and was once one of the most historic and important fortresses in Germany. It was heavily destroyed during WWII and parts of the castle did have to be rebuilt. Inside is a museum and there is also a Castle Gardens you can explore as well.
Check out Hangman’s Bridge - located in the norther part of the Old Town, the more quiet and romantic side to the city.
Explore Gostenhof - a trendy neighborhood outside the Old Town with tons of local shops and restaurants! Make sure to visit the store Fachmarie — a local gift shop!
Visit Kunsthalle - an ever changing art exhibition that features modern works by German and international contemporary artists.
Where to Eat & Drink in Nuremberg (vegan)
Die Wirtschaft
Kaspar Schmauser
Cafe Wanderer
Le Petit Wayang
Germany in general has an amazing vegan food scene! It was very easy to find vegan options in Nuremberg, and we loved that we go to try plant-based versions of local dishes as well.
Die Wirtschaft - vegan options for local cuisine
Cafe Wanderer - great spot for local beer
Die Kleine Eismanufaktur - vegan options for ice cream
Cafe in der 12 - coffee
Kaspar Schmauser - bowls & salads
Le Petit Wayang - Indonesian
Vegoner - kebab shop
If you want to see everything we did with our 48 hours in Nuremberg, you should check out our Nuremberg YouTube vlog of the trip!
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