About Nuremberg
Nuremberg's many sights ensure that no visitor will be bored. From the Germanisches Nationalmuseum to Albrecht Dürer's House, from the New Museum for Art and Design to the Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds, there are over 30 museums with exhibitions on a wide variety of topics.
If you prefer to stay outdoors, then take a look at some of Nuremberg's many historical buildings. The imperial castle is particularly impressive. Thick walls with 80 towers enclose the historical old quarter. A wealth of attractions in the old quarter brings history vividly to life – chief among them the medieval Kaiserburg Castle with its museum. Impressive works of art in the Gothic churches of Nuremberg's old town bear testament to the city's heyday. Visitors can admire traditional handicrafts in the Handwerkerhof craft centre.
The Franconian city of Nuremberg has a lively cultural scene. The art gallery (Kunsthalle) has regularly-changing temporary exhibitions of German and international contemporary art since 1960. The State Museum for Art and Design draws the crowds with its ultra-modern architecture on the outside and contemporary international art and modern design on the inside.
Nuremberg's churches and fountains are also well worth a stop. If you are keen for more, visit the Tiergarten - one of Europe's most beautifully landscaped zoos, the Planetarium, the State Theatre and Opera, and many other fascinating small theatres.
Around Nuremberg
Nuremberg has been an important beer-brewing city for centuries. The surrounding region, Franconia, has the highest density of breweries in the world. Accompany your beer with a typical Nuremberg Bratwurst (sausage) or a Lebkuchen (gingerbread).
If you are planning a day out, head for the archbishopric city of Bamberg, go for a walk around the Franconian Wine County near Würzburg, or experience the beauty of Franconian Switzerland, a region that inspired an entire generation of Romantic artists.