Why Nuremberg?

Nuremberg – This name makes some people think of sausages, gingerbread and the Christmas- market, others think of the Toy Fair.
Still others might link the name of the Nuremberg with great figures of art and cultural history:Albrecht Dürer, Veit Stoss or Willibald Pirckheimer.

Nuremberg's most famous son: Albrecht Durer

Nuremberg's most famous son: Albrecht Durer

He was an all round talented and highly honoured artist of the Renaissance. Albrecht Dürer was born on May 21st 1471 in Nuremberg and died there on April 6th 1528. He was buried at St. Johannis Cemetery in Nuremberg.

Exhibition Center

Exhibition Center

The NurembergMesse, Nurembergs exhibition Center is one of the fastest growing exhibition companies in Europe. It’s one of the 20 largest trade fair companies in the world and counts to Europe's top ten.

Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

The Nuremberg Castle is the town’s landmark of Nuremberg. From its Tower, the “Sinwellturm” the visitor can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Old Town.

Historic centre

The Old Town of Nuremberg basically remained despite big war damage. The rebuilding of the Old Town which was destroyed to 90% while Second World War occurred preserving the old streets and proportions, so that the Old Town is a closed ensemble also today.

Many attractions are located in the Old Town. Germany's most famous Christmas market, the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, opens its stalls for visitors from all over the world on the main market each year. Whether you are travelling for work at the fair or being on a journey through Nuremberg, you will be thrilled of our Old Town in Nuremberg.

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Directions

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By public transport:

Coming from the main railway station, take the underground U1 (direction Fürth Hardhöhe) and get off the 3rd station - Plärrer-. Change to tram No.4 (direction Thon) to Tiergärtnertor (also the 3rd Stop). On foot, you cross the street to the left side (in direction of travel) and walk back a few meters to Burgschmiet Street.