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Nuremberg and Bamberg

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Nuremberg and Bamberg

Two cities in Francônia less than an hour by train: the imperial castle and the history of Nuremberg, and Bamberg's town hall on the river, a World Heritage Site.

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Nuremberg and Bamberg are in Francônia, the north of Baviera, where the accent, the food and the beer are different from those of Munique. The two are connected by train in under an hour and make for a three-day itinerary that mixes the Middle Ages, Renaissance art and twentieth-century history.

In Nuremberg, the old town is surrounded by walls and dominated by the Kaiserburg, the castle where the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire stayed. Below are the Hauptmarkt, with the Schöner Brunnen and the clock of the Frauenkirche, the Gothic churches of St. Sebald and St. Lorenz, Albrecht Dürer's house and the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, the country's largest museum of cultural history.

Nuremberg also carries a difficult part of German history. The Nazi Party held its annual rallies there, and the city was chosen for the trials of the regime's leaders starting in 1945. The Dokumentationszentrum, on the former rally grounds, and the Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse, in the Palácio da Justiça, are sites of memory that require time and respect.

Bamberg has its old town inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The city spreads across seven hills and the islands of the Regnitz river: the old town hall was built in the middle of the water, the fishermen's houses of Klein-Venedig overlook the river and, above, the four-tower cathedral houses the Knight of Bamberg. The smoked beer, the Rauchbier, is part of the local identity.

This destination brings together 2 cities: Nuremberg, Bamberg.

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How to get there: Nuremberg and Bamberg

✈ Albrecht Dürer Airport Nürnberg (NUE) · 7 km to Nuremberg

Confirm before buying. Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is 7 km from the center, connected by metro. From Munique, the ICE reaches Nuremberg in just over an hour; there are also direct trains from Frankfurt and Berlim. From Nuremberg to Bamberg it's 40 minutes to an hour by train.

Suggested arrival point: Nuremberg

Nuremberg
Baviera · Nuremberg and Bamberg Suggested arrival point

Nuremberg

Second-largest city of Baviera, in the Francônia region, Nuremberg has an old town surrounded by walls and crossed by the Pegnitz river. Above stands the Kaiserburg, the imperial castle; below, the Hauptmarkt, the Gothic churches of St. Sebald, St. Lorenz and the Frauenkirche, Albrecht Dürer's house and the Germanisches Nationalmuseum. The city also preserves the memory of Nazism and the 1945 trials, at the Dokumentationszentrum and the Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse.
Bamberg
Baviera · Nuremberg and Bamberg

Bamberg

Bamberg, in Upper Francônia, has its old town inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1993. The city spreads across seven hills and the islands of the Regnitz river. The Altes Rathaus, the town hall built in the middle of the river, links the burghers' town to the bishops' hill, where the Bamberger Dom, the Neue Residenz with its Rosengarten and the Michaelsberg monastery are located. On the riverbank are the fishermen's houses of Klein-Venedig. The smoked beer, Rauchbier, is part of the local culture.

The local experience

Things to do in Nuremberg and Bamberg

Altes Rathaus
Bamberg · Baviera · Architecture

Altes Rathaus

Old town hall built over the Regnitz river, between two bridges, with painted façades and a half-timbered little house attached to the tower. It houses a porcelain museum.

Kaiserburg Nürnberg
Nuremberg · Baviera · Castle

Kaiserburg Nürnberg

Imperial castle on a sandstone rock at the northern edge of the old town. It has the Palas with an exhibition about the Holy Roman Empire, the double Romanesque chapel, the deep well and wide views over the city's roofs.

Hauptmarkt
Nuremberg · Baviera · Square

Hauptmarkt

Central square of Nuremberg, with a daily market, the golden Schöner Brunnen and the façade of the Frauenkirche. This is where the Christkindlesmarkt, the city's Christmas market, usually takes place.

Klein-Venedig
Bamberg · Baviera · Historic neighborhood

Klein-Venedig

Row of old fishermen's houses on the Regnitz bank, with wooden balconies and small waterside gardens.

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Bamberger Dom
Bamberg · Baviera · Cathedral

Bamberger Dom

Romanesque and Gothic cathedral with four towers, founded by Emperor Henry II. It houses the Bamberg Horseman, the tomb of the imperial couple sculpted by Riemenschneider, and the only papal tomb in Germany.

Frauenkirche
Nuremberg · Baviera · Church

Frauenkirche

Gothic 14th‑century church on the Hauptmarkt, built at the command of Emperor Charles IV. On the façade is the Männleinlaufen, a clock with figures that move at noon.

Neue Residenz
Bamberg · Baviera · Palace

Neue Residenz

Baroque palace of the prince-bishops on the Domplatz, with the painted Kaisersaal and the Rosengarten, a rose garden with views over the city's rooftops.

St. Lorenz
Nuremberg · Baviera · Church

St. Lorenz

Large Gothic church on the south side of the Pegnitz, with two towers, a rose window of about 9 meters, and works by Veit Stoss and Adam Kraft in the chancel.

Michaelsberg
Bamberg · Baviera · Church

Michaelsberg

Former Benedictine monastery founded in 1015 on one of Bamberg's seven hills. The church of St. Michael has a painted ceiling with hundreds of plants and the tomb of Saint Otto; the complex houses a beer museum.

St. Sebald
Nuremberg · Baviera · Church

St. Sebald

13th-century church on the north side of the old town, with the bronze tomb of Saint Sebald, the city's patron saint, made by Peter Vischer and his sons.

Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Nuremberg · Baviera · House museum

Albrecht-Dürer-Haus

Timber-framed house where the painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer lived from 1509 until his death in 1528. It has period rooms, a reconstructed print workshop and exhibitions of his printed works.

Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Nuremberg · Baviera · Museum

Germanisches Nationalmuseum

Germany's largest museum of cultural history, founded in 1852 and housed in a former Carthusian monastery. It brings together art and objects from prehistory to the 20th century.

Handwerkerhof
Nuremberg · Baviera · Street

Handwerkerhof

Courtyard of craft workshops inside the wall, next to the Königstor, opposite the central station. It has shops selling wooden toys, Lebkuchen, ceramics and Bratwurst taverns.

Weißgerbergasse
Nuremberg · Baviera · Street

Weißgerbergasse

Street of half-timbered houses in the castle district, one of the few that made it through World War II almost intact. It is named after the former white leather tanners.

Henkersteg
Nuremberg · Baviera · Bridge

Henkersteg

Covered wooden bridge over the Pegnitz, linking the Trödelmarkt islet to Unschlittplatz. It is named after the city's executioner, who lived in the adjacent tower.

Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände
Nuremberg · Baviera · Memorial

Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände

Documentation center in the north wing of the unfinished Kongresshalle, on the former grounds of the Nazi Party rallies. The permanent exhibition explains Nuremberg's role in the party rallies and the consequences of the regime.

Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse
Nuremberg · Baviera · Memorial

Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse

Museum in the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, featuring Saal 600, the hall where in 1945 the trial of the main Nazi war criminals began, and an exhibition about the trials and their legacy.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

From May to September, with long days and outdoor tables; summer runs from June to August. Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt usually runs from late November until December 24 and fills the city. Winter, from December to February, is cold and has short days.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

Three days work well: two in Nuremberg, one for the old town and another for the Germanisches Nationalmuseum and the twentieth-century memorial sites, and one day in Bamberg as a day trip by train. If pressed for time, one day in each city covers the essentials.

Which city to stay in

In Nuremberg the best base is the old town within the walls: near the Hauptmarkt and St. Lorenz everything is within walking distance, and the Burgviertel area at the foot of the castle is quieter at night. Those doing a day trip to Bamberg can stay near the Hauptbahnhof, adjacent to the wall. In Bamberg, stay on the island between the Altes Rathaus and the pedestrian zone, or on the streets at the foot of the cathedral hill.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Nuremberg and Bamberg

How many days should I allocate for Nuremberg and Bamberg?

Three days allow you to see both at a relaxed pace: two in Nuremberg and one in Bamberg. If time is short, one day in each city covers the old centers, but the national museum or the twentieth-century memorial sites will be left out.

Do I need a car?

No. Both cities have old towns made for walking and are connected by frequent trains. In Nuremberg, metro, tram and buses serve the airport and places outside the center. Validate your ticket when the machine asks.

Is it possible to visit both cities from Munique?

Nuremberg works well as a day trip from Munique, with just over an hour by ICE. Bamberg is about 1h45 by train, which makes for a long day. It's best to stay overnight in Nuremberg and do Bamberg from there.

Do shops open on Sundays?

Most shops are closed on Sundays in Germany. Museums, churches, restaurants and cafés usually operate, as do shops inside train stations.

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