A Full Nuremberg Experience in Just 3 Days (Itinerary)
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Three days is the perfect amount of time to explore Nuremberg if you want to really dive into the details of the city. With this much time, you can spend more time in the museums, explore the medieval center without rushing, and enjoy different city scenes at various times of the day.
Before anything: Get an idea of what to expect on the attractions and experiences in this 3-day itinerary by checking out my list of things to do in Nuremberg or my discovery guide to Nuremberg.
Day 1
| Hour | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Nuremberg train station | Get to Rally Grounds through transit line 8 (20-25 minutes travel time) |
| 10:00 am | Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds | |
| 1:00 pm | (Back to) Nuremberg train station | Lunch: shops and restaurants are located in and around the station. Or, get to Lorenzkirche with line U1 (more cafes and stores nearby) |
| 2:30 pm | Lorenzkirche | 3-min walk to Museumsbrücke |
| 3:15 pm | Museumsbrücke | Go inside Frauenkirche next. See interiors. |
| 3:30 pm | Frauenkirche | 2-min walk to Sebalduskirche. Explore Sebalduskirche’s interiors. Frauenkirche is in Hauptmarkt, but we’ll visit the rest of the square later at night. |
| 4:00 pm | Sebalduskirche | 1-min walk to Weissgerbergasse |
| 4:30 pm | Weissgerbergasse | Eat snacks, take photos, and simply admire the scene. |
| 5:30 pm | Hauptmarkt and Schöner Brunnen | Enjoy the Christmas Market (if December). Wait for sunset and watch/take photos of the square’s golden hour. You can revisit Museumsbrücke to see the picturesque views from the bridge during the sunset. |
Day 2
| Hour | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9:45 am | Nuremberg train station | Ride subway U2 or U3 to Opera house station (3-min ride). It is the nearest station to Germanisches Nationalmuseum |
| 10:00 am | Germanisches Nationalmuseum | Cafes and restaurants surround the museum. You can immediately eat lunch after seeing the museum. |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch | |
| 2:00 pm | Maxbrücke and Schlayerturm | |
| 2:45 pm | Weissgerbergasse | 7-min walk to Nuremberg Imperial Castle |
| 3:00 pm | Nuremberg Imperial Castle | Spend the afternoon, explore the garden, and see the overlooking view of Nuremberg during the golden hour. |
| 7:00 pm | Handwerkerhof Nuremberg | Buy souvenirs and explore the city after. Try nightlife! |
Day 3
| Hour | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Nuremberg train station | Ride subway U2 or U3 to Opera house station (3-min ride). It is the nearest station to Nuremberg Transport Museum |
| 9:30 am | Nuremberg Transport Museum | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 2:00 pm | Toy Museum | |
| 4:00 pm | Prepare to visit another city/go back home. |
Discover Nuremberg
If you’re looking to focus on something specific during your visit, check out my articles on Nuremberg’s beautiful churches, amazing museums, hidden gems, scenic spots, and city events, which can help you decide when to visit.
If your plans change and you end up with a shorter trip, my 1-day and 2-day itineraries will be helpful. Here’s my opinion about how long to stay in Nuremberg. Lastly, if you’re planning to use Nuremberg as a base to explore Franconia, here are my top 3 day trip destinations: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Wurzburg, and Bamberg.
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