How much do you know about Nuremberg? Whatever your answer is, I bet, you know more than I did three years ago, when I moved here. The only association I had with the city was Nuremberg trials, a vague memory from the history lessons at school.
Not that it is incorrect, but there are so many more things to do in Nuremberg, besides visiting the courtroom , that are fascinating, beautiful, and, on occasion, delicious! You can visit his house in the Old Town, see his face painted on buses and garbage trucks — I am yet to figure out what that is about — and, in case you fly in, the airport is also named after him. Nuremberg Christmas Market is considered one of the best Christmas markets in Germany , if not all of Europe. If you are visiting in December, you are up for a winter wonderland fiesta, full of sweet mulled wine, sparkly ornaments, and spiced gingerbread cookies.
And speaking of cookies, no-one does Christmas gingerbread better than Germany. Elisenlebkuchen, the gingerbread cookie that originated in Nuremberg, is the epitome of Christmas baking and might be my favorite thing about the city. All in all, there are plenty of things to do in Nuremberg and I am happy to share my favorite ones with you.
I have divided the list into several categories for convenience: things to do in the Nuremberg Old Town, World War II related sites, museums, shopping, must-try foods, and, my favorite, what to do if you want to spend a day like a local.
Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links which means if you buy something by clicking the link I will earn a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you. I love to start exploring new cities by taking a walking tour. It gives you a basic historical and cultural background of the place and helps to orient yourself in the city.
