A real Bavarian jewel, Nuremberg is a peaceful city, nestled among thick foliage at the foot of the 11th-century imperial Nuremberg Castle. With many historical and religious attractions and a thriving art scene, Nuremberg is a delight to explore. Start your journey by renting a car from Nuremberg Airport.
Enjoy the fascinating museums
Walk with the dinosaurs in the Natural History Museum and learn about the history of the railway in one of the oldest transport museums in the world. On the darker side, unearth the city’s notorious wartime relevance in the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds.
There’s plenty to see and do with a number of contemporary art galleries and museums. Bring the whole family to relish in nostalgia in the toy museum. Founded in 1971 in the old town, the museum hosts a large collection of wooden toys from throughout the ages.
On sunny afternoons, enjoy strolling through the aptly nicknamed Historical Mile.
Peer up at the striking gothic architecture, including the imposing 14th-century Schöner Brunnen fountain, and the Frauenkirche and the St Lorenz churches.
Medieval sightseeing
A popular pit-stop on the Romantic Road, the city of Rothenburg captures a rare moment of 19th-century tranquility. On approach, you’ll see the fortress walls that surround the city. Take the shaded walk above the rooftops, around the fortifications, passing over the drawbridge and through several lookout towers. Climb the stairs up Röder Gate tower for panoramic views over the town.
Stroll through the cobbled stone streets which snake around the pristine medieval buildings, leading into the town’s market square. Store windows are decorated with homemade arrangements, from cuckoo clocks to wooden figurines, while cast-iron shop signs hang above every door frame. Captured in time, visiting Rothenburg feels like a dream with its old-time museums and traditional touches.
Tour the Romantic Road
Take the road trip of a lifetime and be treated to unforgettable sights on the famous Romantic Road. Along the way you’ll come across enchanting castles, medieval towns, religious monuments and historic landmarks.
Start your journey at the regal Würzburg Residence, just an hour’s journey from the airport. You’ll be in awe of the French baroque design with public tours giving you the opportunity to marvel over the historical artifacts inside.
Travel south through Rothenburg and continue to Dinkelsbühl. Wander through this quintessentially German old town, where brightly colored houses light up the joyful streets. With its roots hailing back to the 8th century, this authentic town oozes with old-world charm.
End your epic road trip in the Schwangau hills, heading to the most romantic destination of them all. Trail through the peaking Alps to the mesmerizing Neuschwanstein Castle. This castle was said to be the inspiration for the Brothers Grimm classic, Sleeping Beauty, and is the very epitome of a fairytale location.
If you’d like to see the best of Nuremberg and the romantic Bavarian region beyond, travel in style and comfort with Hertz car rental from Nuremberg Airport.
