Kaiserburg
The imperial castle towers over the old town from a sandstone hill, with views across the city's rooftops.
Nuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg: airports, things to do and where to stay
Nuremberg, the largest city in Franconia, keeps a walled old town crowned by its imperial castle. It is famous for its Christmas market, its sausages and its role in 20th-century history.
Nuremberg airports
From the airport to central Nuremberg
Nürnberg Albrecht Dürer airport is about 5 km from central Nuremberg.
U-Bahn U2
The underground links the airport with the main station in about 13 min, with trains roughly every 10 min during the day.
VAG Bus
City buses link the airport with Nuremberg's northern districts and connect with other underground and tram lines.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to the old town takes about 15-20 min.
Nuremberg
Things to do in Nuremberg
Hauptmarkt
The main square, with the Gothic Schöner Brunnen fountain and the Frauenkirche; in Advent it hosts the famous Christkindlesmarkt.
Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
The half-timbered house where the painter Albrecht Dürer lived and worked, now a museum.
St. Lorenz
Large twin-towered Gothic church, with Adam Kraft's tabernacle and Veit Stoss's Annunciation.
Reichsparteitagsgelände
The vast former Nazi Party rally grounds, with a documentation centre that explains their history.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Nuremberg?
Nuremberg is served by Nürnberg Albrecht Dürer (NUE).
How far is the airport from central Nuremberg?
Nürnberg Albrecht Dürer airport is about 5 km from central Nuremberg.
How do I get from the airport to central Nuremberg?
From Nürnberg Albrecht Dürer airport you can take U-Bahn U2 (metro), VAG Bus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Nuremberg?
Highlights of Nuremberg include Kaiserburg, Hauptmarkt, Albrecht-Dürer-Haus, St. Lorenz, and Reichsparteitagsgelände.
Photo credits
- Kaiserburg: DALIBRI, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hauptmarkt: Aarp65, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Albrecht-Dürer-Haus: Uoaei1, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- St. Lorenz: Michael Wittwer, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Reichsparteitagsgelände: Tuxyso, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons