How to Explore Nuremberg in 2 Days: Rain or Shine Itinerary
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Great, you’ve picked the perfect amount of time to visit Nuremberg (in my opinion)! With two days, you’ll have enough time to explore the best parts of the city without feeling rushed. Plus, two days gives you some flexibility to adjust your plans based on the weather. If the forecast predicts rain one day, you can plan indoor activities for that day and save the outdoor attractions for when the weather is better.
Before anything: Get an idea of what to expect on the attractions and experiences in this 2-day itinerary by checking out my list of things to do in Nuremberg or my discovery guide to Nuremberg.
Day 1
For this day, we aim to do the following:
- See Nuremberg’s imposing landmarks
- Have a leisure stroll in the city’s picturesque spots
- Visit a historical site
- Discover Nuremberg Christmas Market (applicable only during the Christmas season).
| Hour | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Nuremberg train station | Get to Lorenzkirche with Line U1 |
| 8:15 am | Lorenzkirche | 10-min walk to Schlayerturm or Maxbrücke. You can see beautiful houses along the way. |
| 8:45 am | Schlayerturm & Maxbrücke | 2-min walk to Weissgerbergasse. |
| 9:15 am | Weissgerbergasse | Take photographs and eat in the cozy cafes. 1-min to the Toy Museum |
| 10:15 am | Toy Museum | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 2:00 pm | Nuremberg Imperial Castle | 7-min walk to Sebalduskirche |
| 5:00 pm | Sebalduskirche | 1-min walk to Hauptmarkt |
| 6:00 pm | Frauenkirche, Hauptmarkt and Schöner Brunnen, Christmas Market, Museumsbrücke | Enjoy the Christmas Market or visit the landmarks around Hauptmarkt. |
Day 2
After sightseeing and exploring, it’s time to check out the museums. During our 2-day stay in Nuremberg, we’ll learn more about German history and culture. We’ll focus on the museums in the southern part of the city in this part of the itinerary. At the end of the day, we’ll head to one of the city’s most charming streets to shop for souvenirs.
| Hour | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 am | Nuremberg train station | Ride subway U3 or U2 to Opera House station (the station closest to Nuremberg Transport Museum) |
| 9:00 am | Nuremberg Transport Museum | |
| 11:00 am | Lunch | Eat in the restaurants or shops near Germanisches Nationalmuseum. You have plenty of restaurant options around the museum. |
| 1:00 pm | Germanisches Nationalmuseum | |
| 3:00 pm | (Back to) Nuremberg train station | Get to Rally Grounds through transit line 8 (20-25 minutes travel time) |
| 3:30 pm | Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds | |
| 6:30 pm | Handwerkerhof Nuremberg | Explore and buy souvenirs. (This place is in front of Nuremberg Central train station) |
More About Nuremberg
If your plans change and you decide to spend just one day or more in Nuremberg, my 1-day Nuremberg Itinerary or my 3-day plan to fully experience the city will be helpful. Nuremberg is also a great base for exploring Franconia, and if you’re interested, I recommend checking out my top three day trip destinations from Nuremberg: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bamberg, and Würzburg.
To make the most of your trip to Nuremberg, I highly recommend checking out my guide on when to visit, and my guides to exploring the beautiful churches, amazing museums, and scenic spots & hidden gems in the city.
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