Nuremburg City Guide
Whether you are interested in history, toys, or the arts, the Bavarian city of Nuremberg with its rich heritage is a fascinating city to visit. Visit the home of Albrecht Dürer, relive your childhood at the Toy Museum or see the dolphins at Nuremberg Zoo in this charming city.
What to do and see in and around Nuremburg
Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Fans of the artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), will be particularly interested in number 39 Albrecht-Dürer-Straße, also known as the house in which the great artist lived and worked between 1509 and 1528. The tour through the house is very comprehensive, taking you through all four storeys of his house including the large painting and printing workshop where you can see artistic techniques demonstrated.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Founded by Hans Freiherr von und zu Aufseß in 1852 with the intention of displaying German culture and history the GNM now boasts a collection of over 1.2 million objects including such gems as the 3000-year-old golden headdress of a Bronze Age priest.
Toy Museum
Nuremberg is famous for its production of toys and the Toy Museum presents the full spectrum of toys from antiquity to the present day. Since it opened in 1971 Nuremberg Toy Museum, based on the collection of Lydia and Paul Bayer, has proved very popular and holds a wide variety of toys from dolls and dollhouses, to toy train sets and makeshift toys from the post-war years. For those who consider themselves young at heart this charming museum is well worth a visit.
The Documentation Centre Party Rally Grounds
Nuremberg is of course synonymous with the aftermath of World War II as the Nuremberg trials were held here. However it also played an important role up until 1938, as the home of the annual Nazi party rallies. The Party Rally Grounds were designed by Albert Speer in the southern districts of Nuremberg covering an area of 24.5 hectares. The Documentation Centre built on site was opened in 2001 and explores the causes, contexts and consequences of the Nazis.
Nuremberg State Theatre
The Nuremberg State Theatre presents a stage for opera, ballet and drama and with over 500 employees is in fact one of the larger stages in Germany. The Theatre has three performance spaces: the Opera House, the Play House and the Chamber Stage and is something of a cultural hub in Nuremberg.
Nuremberg Castle
Nuremberg Castle dominates the Nuremberg skyline and was the official home of all Kaisers and Kings from 1050–1571. However when Nuremberg became an Imperial free city in the 13th century the Castle became the property of the city itself. The castle was damaged during the latter stages of the Second World War but has since been reconstructed.
Nuremberg Zoo
Surrounded by beautiful natural landscape it is not only the animals that attract visitors to Nuremberg Zoo. The zoo contains 2000 animals from 300 species with the extra draw of a wonderful dolphin house where you can see 7 dolphins and 5 sea lions at play.
Frauenkirche
Built by Emperor Charles IV between 1355-1358, the Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady is a splendid example of gothic architecture. In 1361 the Imperial Crown Jewels were displayed here. The clock on the front of the cathedral known as the Männleinlaufen is activated daily at noon when a number of little figures enact the 1356 Golden Bull where by his electors paid homage to the newly elected Emperor Charles IV.
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