What does your imagination conjure up when you think of Nuremberg? Lots of small bratwurst lined up side by side, delicious gingerbread biscuits, the Christmas market – Germany’s most traditional old town festival – and crooked half-timbered houses with thick bulls’ eyes? If so, then it is time to rethink the image you have of Nuremberg!

Nuremberg is anything but an outmoded museum piece – it is a modern city full of flair!

Nuremberg is a city bathed in history. The mighty Kaiserburg, which towers above everything else, was the favoured residence of all German emperors such as Friedrich Barbarossa and Charles IV for decades. It is hardly surprising when you consider the view!

With its magnificent, Gothic sacred buildings such as Lorenz Church and Sebaldus Church, the proud patrician houses and the impressive city wall with a length of 5 km, Nuremberg was considered “the empire’s treasure trove” in Wagner’s time and during the Romantic period. Today, Nuremberg’s old town still harbours countless treasures from this golden age which combine to bestow it with a unique historical synthesis of the arts. So much for the cliché…

Today, 950 years after its foundation, Nuremberg is also a modern, lively city of half a million inhabitants. Anything but an outmoded museum piece – instead it is full of atmosphere and cosiness inviting you to go tarry a while, visit and discover the city. You really perceive this special flair when you stroll through the town centre with its multitude of sights and shopping options.

 

 

 

Concerts

19 January – Roger Cicero

Cicero’s third album, Artgerecht, shows the artist's versatility including pop, jazz, soul and funk.



Meistersinghalle

Münchener Strasse 21

90478 Innenstadtgürtel Süd, Nürnberg

 

Shows

13-17 January- Dinosaurier im Reich der Giganten

Dinosaurs roamed the earth for 200 million years. And now they are making a stunning return, stealing the show at Europe’s biggest arenas. Audiences look on in wonder as the prehistoric beasts come to life in front of their eyes.



Arena Nürnberg

Kurt-Leucht-Weg 11

90471 Nürnberg

 

9-14 February -Panoptikum Kindertheaterfestival

The Panoptikum children’s theatre is taking place for the fifth time this year and to mark the special anniversary it will be given over to the five senses. Theater Mummpitz, Theater Rotzlöffel and the Tafelhalle are among the venues.

 

 

Bar*77 (Weinmarkt 4) first opened its doors in the autumn of 2005 to night owls looking for somewhere to dance the night away: now, it is already a permanent feature in Nuremberg’s nightlife scene. Club*77 is located below the bar (designed in 1970s style): against a setting of historical vaults, you can dance right through until the early morning.

 

Right in the middle of Nuremberg city is Mach1 (Kaiserstr. 1-9), a club which has been around for over twenty years and which enjoys a cult status. The club was relaunched in a new look in 2006 – setting trends in atmosphere, the hottest spinmasters around await their go on the turntables.

 

Stars & Stairs (Engelhardsgasse 33) is a relatively recent address. Located directly next to the notorious Frauentormauer (the red-light district), three young restaurateurs have redeveloped a whole corner house, transforming it into a club.

Reggae and old-school hip hop are on the agenda on Friday nights, with various types of mainstream music played on Thursdays and Saturdays.

If you would like to experience culinary delights in a cosy ambience without the frills, then go no further than the “Nürnberger Altstadthof” (Bergstraße 19-21, open daily between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m.). A unique atmosphere awaits in the centuries-old walls: take the time to enjoy history, delicious cuisine, culture and, for sure, a sense of the authentic.

Right in the middle of the city park, the “Parkcafé Nürnberg” (Berliner Platz 9) tempts you with its cocktail bar, a club, a lounge, a Thai restaurant and a large outdoor area with a Mediterranean feel to it.

The “Loom” (Katharinengasse 14) cleverly combines the loft style of today’s New York bars and restaurants with contemporary oriental flair. Enjoying a top location in the city, the venue is popular mainly for its exceptional ambience.

Trempelmarkt, May 8 & 9 (Hauptmarkt, 90403 Nürnberg) takes place twice a year. It is the largest flea market in Germany where around 4000 sellers display their goods. On May 2 and 3, you can visit the pottery market (Hauptmarkt, 90403 Nürnberg) where around 30 potters and ceramic artists exhibit their products.

Nuremberg’s pedestrian zone dates back to 1966, making it Germany’s oldest and one of the largest in Europe. Exclusive boutiques and glass-fronted arcades nestle next to sights, inviting you to take a relaxed shopping trip. The core of Nuremberg’s shopping area is located close to the Lorenzkirche – in Breite Gasse and, parallel, Karolinenstrasse. Practically all tastes and budgets are catered for here. The more discerning tastes are catered for just around the corner in Kaiserstrasse. Take a walk along Kaiserstrasse to the Hauptmarkt, which is where the weekly market is held, selling regional specialities and decorated with lovingly adorned flower stalls. The Handwerkerhof (open between 10 March and 30 December) is a charming feature of Nuremberg: glass cutters, doll makers and tinsmiths sell their products here against a classic setting of half-timbered buildings.