Day Trip to Nuremberg Germany
It is difficult to determine how to best use 24 hours in Nuremberg Germany, there are so many fun things to see, do, and eat. Nuremberg is the second-largest city in Bavaria and is well known for its incredible Christmas markets and infamous Nuremberg trials. You will also find the Nuremberg Castle, city walls, stone bridges and towers, red roofs, half-timbered homes, quirky sculptures and fountains, a mechanical clock, red beer, finger sausages, and gingerbread. This day trip itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, Konigstrasse, the Imperial Castle, city walls, and more. Nuremberg is a great day trip and an easy train ride from Munich Germany. Here is how to see the best of Nuremberg in one day. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Day Trip Itinerary for Nuremberg Germany
7:45 am Nuremberg Germany is a direct one-hour train ride from Munich. Catch the 07:52 train and arrive at Nuremberg Central Station at 8:54 am
9 am Exit the train station and walk through the city gate into Handwerkerhof. Walk past the cafes to Konigstrasse, then walk toward the Imperial Castle on the hill. Stop briefly to check out the nave and Angelic Salutation at St Lorenz Church.
10 am Continue to the bridge, stop to photograph Restaurant Heilig-Geist-Spital on the right, and Hangman’s Bridge on the left. Walk across the wooden Hangman’s Bridge on your way to Hauptmarkt. Visit the Church of our Lady and stop at Schöner Brunnen to spin the ring three times for good luck before walking up the hill to Imperial Castle.
11 am Wander the grounds and check out the city view from the terrace. Tour the deep well or climb the tower and view the photos of the city after the WWII bombings.
1 pm Stop for Nuremberg sausage on a bun and red beer on the way to Tiergärtnertor. Take a walk on the city wall or explore the underground beer tunnels.
3 pm Walk down the hill to Weissgerbergasse and photograph the half-timbered buildings. See Weinstadel, Germany’s largest half-timbered home. Walk across the Kettensteg (chain bridge) and check out the Marriage-Merry-Go-Round fountain next to the White Tower (possibly my favorite fountain of all time).
4:30 pm Stop at the Way of Human Rights art installation on your way back to Konigstrasse. Return to Handwerkerhof, stopping for souvenirs and gingerbread along the way.
6 pm Explore the traditional craft workshops and enjoy Nuremberg sausage over sauerkraut for dinner at one of the outdoor cafes in Handwerkerhof. This area is cash only.
7 pm Board the train back to Munich and arrive a little after 8 pm. Stop for a quick beer on your way back to the hotel and scroll through your photos of the day.
Looking for more options? Continue reading for additional things to do in Nuremberg to supplement this itinerary.
Additional Things to Do in Nuremberg Germany
Have more time? Supplement this day trip itinerary with these additional things to do in Nuremberg.
- Learn about the Nazi regime and Nuremberg rallies at the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Learn about the Nuremberg Trials at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice and visit Courtroom 600
- See the first globe made at the Germanic National Museum
- Photograph Schütt Island landscape
- See the torture chamber at the Medieval Dungeons
- Watch the dolphins at the Nuremberg Zoo
- Drink a Rotbier (red beer) at Altstadthof Brewery
- Eat Nuremberg sausage and sauerkraut
- Walk the city walls and stop at Fürther Tor for the view
- Browse the artist’s life works at the Albrecht Durer’s House and Art
- Buy lebkuchen (gingerbread) cookies as a souvenir
- Check out the dollhouse collection at the Nuremberg Toy Museum
- Stop at Tiergärtnerplatz and photograph the Durer-Hase Sculpture (rabbit sculpture)
- Take a coffee break at a café in Trödelmarkt
- Browse contemporary art at the Neves Museum
- Have a picnic by the lake and relax in Wöhrder Park
- Watch the mechanical clock on Frauenkirche in the main square at noon
- Take a sausage or gingerbread cooking class
- Check out the view from the roof of the Adler parking garage
Check the Nuremberg Germany Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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