Welcome back to the second part of my Nuremberg travelers guide. Firstly if you're planning a trip to Nuremberg you will most likely be interested in learning some of the history surrounding the city.
A great tip for you culture seekers is to take advantage of the 'NÜRNBERG CARD'. which also covers the near by town of Furth too. For 28 euros this card will grant you admission into over 40 of the biggest museums/attractions in the city, including the Trials, Nazi rally grounds, old town brewery/hidden cellars and the zoo. The card also gives you free public transport on trams, buses and trains around the city for 2 days!
The Nuremberg Trials
Documentation Center Nazi Party rally grounds
Today the unfinished Congress Hall, designed to hold 50,000 people, houses the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. The permanent exhibition "Fascination and Terror" looks at the causes, the context and the consequences of the National Socialist regime of terror. This exhibition will cost you 6 euros per person, but is absolutely worth paying for. Again you are provided with a complimentary audio guide and the tour is easy to navigate. I would recommend giving yourself at least 2 hours to complete the exhibition, and some additional time if you also wish to explore the rally grounds and lakes surrounding the area. Make sure you have some comfortable shoes though, as the area is very large and widely spread out.
It is absolutely free to walk around the zeppelin fields and the rally grounds, there are plenty of information stands with English translation along the way.
Still today, the gigantic remains of buildings are a reminder of the megalomania of the National Socialist regime. The Large white plinth and steps looking out to the grounds are unkempt and derelict, a stark contrast to the modern museum.
After a wander around the festival, we decided to take advantage of the great food and drink and had lunch here. The sausages were excellent, and like Cafe wanderer (mentioned in part 1) the Kellers here will charge a deposit on glasses to prevent theft and breakage.
If you're lucky enough to be in Nuremberg whilst Volksfest is on, I'd highly recommend visiting, there are some brilliant stalls offering handmade treats and souvenirs. Not to mention lots of fun from the rides and games.
Nuremberg Zoo (Tiergarten Nuernberg)
Handwerkerhof Nürnberg
This charming little town is absolutely free to explore and can be found south of the city just a short walk away from the National Museum - Easy to find if you follow the walls. Comprised of a tiny village of traditional glasscutters, doll makers, leatherworkers and silversmiths, the Handwerkerhof (Craftsman's courtyard) is a great place for a quiet lunch at one of the Taverns or to buy unusual handmade souvenirs made according to Franconian traditions.
The Handwerkerhof is located at Königstor, opposite Nuremberg’s main railway station. Whilst entrance to the medieval village is free, it is also closed on Sundays and public holidays, as well as the winter period between December 30 and early March.
The Craftsmen’s Courtyard restaurants and taverns are generally open until late evening, and serve food until around 10pm which gives you plenty of time to sit back with a stein of beer and people watch.
That's it for my guide to Nuremberg. A city steeped in history and full to the brim with medieval charm - And quite simply one of the best holidays we've had so far!
If you're a lover of city breaks and enjoy getting lost in new places, Nuremberg is the perfect little getaway. Prices to Germany do fluctuate around the year, Christmas being a particularly expensive time to travel due to the stunning Christmas markets. However if like us, you manage to find flights for less than £50 per person - Don't hesitate & just get on that plane!
Have you ever been to Nuremberg?
A great tip for you culture seekers is to take advantage of the 'NÜRNBERG CARD'. which also covers the near by town of Furth too. For 28 euros this card will grant you admission into over 40 of the biggest museums/attractions in the city, including the Trials, Nazi rally grounds, old town brewery/hidden cellars and the zoo. The card also gives you free public transport on trams, buses and trains around the city for 2 days!
If you're interested you can purchase this card from most hotel receptions or at the tourist information center in the main market square. I would highly recommend this card to those of you wishing to visit the rally grounds, zoo and Nazi trail courts as they are all a distance away outside the city walls and travel is included with the card.
The Nuremberg Trials
First stop on our culture tour was to learn more about the trials held in the courtroom of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice. This is where leaders of the Nazi regime had to answer for their crimes before an International Military Tribunal between 1945 and 1946. The trials had an enormous influence on the development of international criminal law and courtroom 600 remains a working courtroom to this day. Please bare in mind that because of this, occasionally the courtroom is unavailable to view.
Admission into the museum cost 6 euros each and this includes a free audio guide. Personally I loved the audio guide, it was super simple to use and definitely needed .. Unless you can read fluent German that is. The amount of information packed into the exhibition was mind boggling taking us roughly around 2 hours to listen and take in all the information so plan your time accordingly.
The exhibition is mainly made up of written displays complimented by photographs. Each display is numbered so you can follow the exhibition like a story board/timeline and there are a few short films included, but for the most part you will be listening to the audio device.
The Trials are located around a 40 minutes walk from the walls of Nuremberg. A taxi will cost you around 15-18 euros depending on your start location. However remember, if you have the Nuremberg Card you can use the trams or trains for free & won't pay for admission.
The exhibition is mainly made up of written displays complimented by photographs. Each display is numbered so you can follow the exhibition like a story board/timeline and there are a few short films included, but for the most part you will be listening to the audio device.
The Trials are located around a 40 minutes walk from the walls of Nuremberg. A taxi will cost you around 15-18 euros depending on your start location. However remember, if you have the Nuremberg Card you can use the trams or trains for free & won't pay for admission.
Today the unfinished Congress Hall, designed to hold 50,000 people, houses the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. The permanent exhibition "Fascination and Terror" looks at the causes, the context and the consequences of the National Socialist regime of terror. This exhibition will cost you 6 euros per person, but is absolutely worth paying for. Again you are provided with a complimentary audio guide and the tour is easy to navigate. I would recommend giving yourself at least 2 hours to complete the exhibition, and some additional time if you also wish to explore the rally grounds and lakes surrounding the area. Make sure you have some comfortable shoes though, as the area is very large and widely spread out.
It is absolutely free to walk around the zeppelin fields and the rally grounds, there are plenty of information stands with English translation along the way.
Still today, the gigantic remains of buildings are a reminder of the megalomania of the National Socialist regime. The Large white plinth and steps looking out to the grounds are unkempt and derelict, a stark contrast to the modern museum.
Interestingly the Zeppelin fields are now largely used for recreational use, sporting events are often held here and the nearby lake, and whilst we were visiting a German Sheppard dog show was being held on the grounds.
The Rally grounds are around a 40 minute walk from Nuremberg's walls. If you were to get a taxi you would be looking to pay around £18 euros - However as above, if you were to purchase the Nuremberg Card, all public transport and exhibition admission is free.
We were lucky enough to catch Volksfest Whilst we were in Nuremberg too. This large festival was taking place alongside the grounds of the documentation center offering great pop up beer kellers, fantastic food stalls and hundreds of fair rides including an impressive log flume! It was like a miniature Blackpool pleasure beach but with steins of great German beer and half meter bratwursts!
If you're lucky enough to be in Nuremberg whilst Volksfest is on, I'd highly recommend visiting, there are some brilliant stalls offering handmade treats and souvenirs. Not to mention lots of fun from the rides and games.
This Zoo is by far one of the best I have ever visited (and I live near Chester Zoo, arguable one of the best in the world!) Firstly the grounds are absolutely stunning, located in the Nuremberg Reichswald (imperial forest) it houses over 300 species including dolphins and polar bears and is one of the largest Zoos in Europe.
The Tiergarten is built within the forest meaning the grounds are not entirely flat, I highly recommend wearing comfortable shoes as there are some steep hills to climb as you explore. There are lots of great picturesque picnic spots around for lunch too, however there is a great restaurant located at the highest point of the Zoo which serves traditional German dishes as well as a range of burgers, chips & snacks.
- I would recommend the currywurst! A large grilled Bratwurst in a delicious sweet curry sauce laced with onions and a generous pile of thin cut fries. - YUM!
Adults will pay 16 euros each for admission into 'Tiergarten Nuernberg' and for those of you planning to travel by Taxi, this will cost you a further 15-18 euros. However, you can hop on the line.45 bus which will be much less expensive. Or remember, public transport is free with the Nuremberg Card, including your admission fee - Bonus!
The Tiergarten is built within the forest meaning the grounds are not entirely flat, I highly recommend wearing comfortable shoes as there are some steep hills to climb as you explore. There are lots of great picturesque picnic spots around for lunch too, however there is a great restaurant located at the highest point of the Zoo which serves traditional German dishes as well as a range of burgers, chips & snacks.
- I would recommend the currywurst! A large grilled Bratwurst in a delicious sweet curry sauce laced with onions and a generous pile of thin cut fries. - YUM!
Adults will pay 16 euros each for admission into 'Tiergarten Nuernberg' and for those of you planning to travel by Taxi, this will cost you a further 15-18 euros. However, you can hop on the line.45 bus which will be much less expensive. Or remember, public transport is free with the Nuremberg Card, including your admission fee - Bonus!
Handwerkerhof Nürnberg
This charming little town is absolutely free to explore and can be found south of the city just a short walk away from the National Museum - Easy to find if you follow the walls. Comprised of a tiny village of traditional glasscutters, doll makers, leatherworkers and silversmiths, the Handwerkerhof (Craftsman's courtyard) is a great place for a quiet lunch at one of the Taverns or to buy unusual handmade souvenirs made according to Franconian traditions.
The Handwerkerhof is located at Königstor, opposite Nuremberg’s main railway station. Whilst entrance to the medieval village is free, it is also closed on Sundays and public holidays, as well as the winter period between December 30 and early March.
The Craftsmen’s Courtyard restaurants and taverns are generally open until late evening, and serve food until around 10pm which gives you plenty of time to sit back with a stein of beer and people watch.
So, lets break it down - These prices are based on 2 travelers departing from Manchester in September 2018 for 6 nights (Monday - Sunday) and are a rough guide.
Flights were booked via Sky Scanner and hotel booked via Expedia.. Transfers were not pre-booked and cost roughly 18 euros each way from the airport to the Old Town.
Flights were booked via Sky Scanner and hotel booked via Expedia.. Transfers were not pre-booked and cost roughly 18 euros each way from the airport to the Old Town.
Flights - £78 return
Apartment - £394
Transfers - £38 return
Insurance - £32
Total = £542
You should know that prices of food and drink really do depend on where you are in Nuremberg. We found many of the more upmarket bars in the new town were on average a little more expensive than the Old Town. So because of this we tended to visit the more traditional kellers. I would say that on average you would be looking to pay between €3 - €4 for a stein of beer and wine again around the €4 mark. If you like wine spritzers I would recommend trying a HUGO, this cocktails consists of prosecco, mixed with elder-flower liqueur and fresh mint - A delicious and refreshing drink, great for after a meal.
Food wise, again it depends on your tastes and were you choose to dine. However myself and my other half never paid more than €50 for a two course meal and drinks.
In the old town you would be hard pressed to find anywhere charging you more than €12 for a large portion of sausages, sauerkraut and bread. So overall I would say Nurembergs food and drink prices are on average reasonable and in some cases fairly cheap.
We also made the most of the local super markets, and good old Aldi was a god send. We were picking up bottles of prosecco for €2.69! - Bargain! Not to mention the selection of meats and cheeses were great, cheap and perfect for snacks whilst we got ready to explore in the evening.
If you're a lover of city breaks and enjoy getting lost in new places, Nuremberg is the perfect little getaway. Prices to Germany do fluctuate around the year, Christmas being a particularly expensive time to travel due to the stunning Christmas markets. However if like us, you manage to find flights for less than £50 per person - Don't hesitate & just get on that plane!
Have you ever been to Nuremberg?
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