Nuremberg
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The Football Widow's Guide to Nuremberg
For those of you whose ideal weekend away doesn't involve watching the football, we've put together a handy guide to Nuremberg, the host city for England's second World Cup match against Trinidad and Tobago. With helpful hints on places to go and things to see, your trip to Nuremberg needn't be confined to the walls of the stadium!
Nuremberg is Bavaria's second largest city and combines a modern city with the old–world charm of a medieval city centre. With a beautiful castle, gothic churches, half–timbered buildings and cobblestoned squares, Nuremberg is more than just a mediaeval gem, it is a lively city with excellent shops and delicious local specialities.
Shopping – The shopping area in the city centre extends between Hallplatz and Unschlittplatz, Weisser Turm and Bischof–Meiser–Strasse, and around the Church of St. James (Jakobskirche). In this compact area you will find most of what you are looking for, from department stores to boutiques, gifts shops and traditional craft stores.
Nuremberg is well known for its gingerbread and handmade toy industries, both of which are good buys here. The most famous gingerbread producer in Germany, Lebkuchen Schmidt, keeps a shop near the Haupmarkt but, of course you can also purchase Lebkuchen at numerous market stalls and in any grocery shop.
Eating and Drinking – Nuremberg's most famous food is roasted sausages and they can be found on the menu in most restaurants. The restaurant Bratwurst Friedl is particularly well loved by Nuremberg's locals – the house speciality is '8 vom Rost' ('Eight from the Grill'), which is served with salad.
Bavarian beer is also popular in Nuremberg, especially during the summer months. Popular beer gardens include the Wiesn Beer Garden or if you drive through Zirndorf, try Zirndorfer Helles.
Traditional specialities in Nuremberg include:
- Rostbratwürste – small roasted sausages
- Lebkuchen – gingerbread
- Tucherbräu, Wolfhöher and Laufer Weißbier – Nuremberg's locally produced beers
Sightseeing – Most of Nuremberg's main attractions are located in the Altstadt (Old Town). As the oldest and most significant building in Nuremberg, the 12th-century St. Sebaldus-Kirch is a popular attraction with visitors to the city, as are Nuremberg's many museums.
For an insight into German history and culture head to the Germanic National Museum, or for the young at heart, try the Spielzeungmuseum – a popular toy museum – both are found in the Altstadt.
The Altstadt is often divided into the Seebald–quarter and the Lorenz–quarter. The Seebalder Altstadt is the more affluent of the two and is home to the impressive Kaiserburg Castle – Nuremberg's famous landmark from where there are excellent views across the city.
The Lorenzer Altstadt can be found on the other side of the river Pegnitz and is the more commercial of the two areas where Nuremberg's main shopping district can be found.
For a taste of traditional Germany, head for the Handwerkerhof (Crafts Court) where you'll find shops built in the medieval style of half–timbered houses with craftsmen creating traditional gifts such as wooden toys, stained glass, pewter–casting and leatherwork.
Where to stay – there are a variety of accommodation options available in Nuremberg, ranging from hotels to hostels and even campsites. For a hostel with a difference try the Jugendherberge Nürnberg, a converted castle in the Altstadt with great views of the city.
For those who prefer camping, the Knaus Campingpark Nürnberg is a well–equipped campsite or for a more central location, the Hotel Maritim just next to the train station is a perfect base from which to explore the sights and sounds of the city.
Getting there – Nuremburg airport is located around 5km from the city centre and offers daily domestic flights within Germany as well as flights to most other European cities.
As with most German cities, Nuremberg is well connected with the regional Autobahn (motorway) network and can easily be reached from other main cities: A9 north from Munich, A3 southeast from Frankfurt and A9 south from Berlin.
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