How to spend top weekend in Nurnberg - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Nuremberg, Germany The romantic city of Nuremberg is often called the country's most "German" city. Its atmosphere and culture are truly unique, and the variety of attractions, among which there are quite specific ones, is amazing. Some of them are well known to all tourists, while only few are aware of others. So, probably all experienced tourists heard about the wonderful St. Mary's Church (Frauenkirche). Hundreds of people come to admire it every day. The main secret of the shrine is hidden in the clock on its facade. To find it out, you need to come to the church at Sunday's noon. A round dance of clock figures is launched only once a week, and no visitors to the city should miss this sight.
Despite the fact that Nuremberg is quite an old town, it perfectly combines ancient traditions and modern life. It doesn’t look like the majority of old cities of Europe, which are … Open
The peaceful romantic city also has Red light district, a walk along which would be of interest to all fans of exotic entertainment. This quarter has much in common with the legendary one located in Amsterdam, at least window shows are no less impressive here.
Those who prefer more traditional locations will be like walking through the central city streets. Here, each house can safely be called a unique attraction. If you look at facades, on each of them you can notice unusual carved balconies, old signs, skillful painting, and other decorations - each historic house keeps its secrets. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Even though Nuremberg cannot offer its guests lots of large entertainment centers, but there are still interesting family-friendly facilities here. Schwarzlichtfabrik 3D Minigolf is a great … Open
Nuremberg's most popular attractions are Albrecht Dürer's House (Albrecht-Durer-Strabe) and a rabbit sculpture located nearby. A huge number of tourists come to see them every day. After admiring the outstanding sights, do not rush to leave the lively tourist area. At the exit from the square, look for a small restaurant that will be easy to distinguish from others by its peculiar interior. The restaurant’s hall is decorated with old ski equipment, but the original design is not the first thing the place is highly valued for. Here you can taste delicious creamy chestnut soup, as well as the famous smoked beer “Rauchbier” that originated in the town of Bamberg.
Interrail In other words, beer lovers will have more than enough opportunities for an exciting holiday in Nuremberg. BarfuSer Brewery can be found in the city center. It was opened in 1994 in a unique 15th-century building, which was used as a granary several hundred years ago. Today, the large-scale building houses a wonderful brewery and a restaurant with a hall capable of accommodating up to 600 guests at a time. The place is distinguished not only by the highest quality of the amber drink and the variety of treats but also by its interesting atmosphere. The restaurant hall is decorated with interesting antiques, including old beer bottles and black and white photographs.
A typical Bavarian city of Nuremberg is identified by many tourists with traditional Bavarian sausages. These roast sausages can be justly called an ethnic treat served to city guests as in … Open
Well, Baggers can safely be called Nuremberg's most original and ultramodern restaurant. Everything in this restaurant is special: its setting, service, and specialties, of course. The original restaurant has no waiters - at the entrance, every guest receives a magnetic card recording data on the orders. The restaurant is equipped with many touch-screen displays, and all visitors are briefed on how to use them. The modern displays can be used to open the menu, find out the necessary information about dishes, and make an order. The most interesting thing begins after placing an order, as there are no waiters in the restaurant. All tables are equipped with special rails on which trays with dishes are gently delivered to guests. Fans of high standards should know that the restaurant's speed of service, just like the quality of food, deserves the highest praise.
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Notable celebrations and festivals in Germany

The most famous holiday in Germany is Oktoberfest held in Bavaria in autumn. Oktoberfest is the largest and oldest beer festival in the world. It is organized by the Munich administration and traditionally takes place in Munich. Only local breweries are allowed to participate. They brew special sorts with 5-7% ABV. The first festival was held in honor of the silver wedding of the king and queen. It took place in the meadows near the center of Munich in 1810. The festival lasts about two weeks, until the first Sunday in October. Oktoberfest begins with a solemn festive procession of the owners of the tents of the Munich breweries, after which the first crane is set in the beer barrel. … Open
Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Nurnberg
♥   Restaurant 'Entenstuben' Nürnberg. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Virage' Nürnberg. Type - French. 1.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Koch und Kellner' NÜRNBERG. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Quo vadis' NÜRNBERG. Type - Italian. 2.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Gatto Rosso' Nürnberg-Schweinau. Type - Italian. 3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Nurnberg
♥   Castle 'Cadolzburg' , 15.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Schloss Adelsdorf' , 30.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Burgruine Rabenstein' , 46.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Bramberg Castle Bavaria' , 50.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Eremitage' , 67.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Nurnberg and around
♥   Art museum 'Neues Museum Nürnberg' Nuremberg, 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Nurnberg
♥   Palace 'Altenburg Castle' , 49.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Alte Hofhaltung and Neue Residenz' Bamberg, 50.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'New Castle' Bayreuth, 65.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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