Nuremberg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Nuremberg
With a population of 499,237, Nuremberg is a must-see destination in Bavaria, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Nuremberg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Nuremberg
Mitte is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Nuremberg. These include popular favorites such as Veles (Kernstraße 29), Einzimmer Küche Bar (Schustergasse 10) and Bardolino (Humboldtstr. 3-5). If you’re looking for affordable options, Five Diner (Obstmarkt 5) and Tapasitos restaurante y bar (Adlerstr. 22) are great picks.
When to visit Nuremberg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nuremberg in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Nuremberg, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Nuremberg
Plane
When flying to Nuremberg, you’ll arrive at Nuremburg Airport (NUE), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Nuremberg from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 20m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Nuremberg, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Nuremberg to Vienna takes 4h 17m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Düsseldorf, expect to pay about $48 for a 9h 00m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Nuremberg. Another popular train station is Nuremberg Nordost, located 1.8 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Nuremberg is to pick up a car rental from Munich, which is about 94 miles from Nuremberg. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ok Mobility, among others, in Munich.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nuremberg, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Munich, the bus ride to Nuremberg takes 105 miles and will cost you around $26. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 160 miles. The most popular bus station is Nuremberg Breslauer Str. / Langwasser Mitte, located 4 miles from downtown Nuremberg. Nuremberg Rathenauplatz is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Nuremberg
Where to stay in Nuremberg
From 5-star hotels such as the Sheraton Carlton Hotel Nürnberg to great affordable options like the Hotel Five, Nuremberg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Privathotel Probst and Ibis Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Nuremberg, with prices from $24 to $152 per night. Mitte is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Nuremberg are about 25% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nuremberg
Most booked hotels in Nuremberg
Renting a car in Nuremberg
Renting a car in Nuremberg costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Nürnberg.
Expect to pay $7.50 per gallon in Nuremberg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Nuremberg is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.