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Our tip: tinsel angel

For a traditionalist, the famous Nuremberg tinsel angel does not belong on the mantelpiece, but on the top of the Christmas tree. It is folded from paper or metal foil and folds its arms unter the top of its colourful robes. But luckily...[more]

DTM am Norisring 2012 (DTM Norisring Speedweekend)

June 29 - July 1, 2012

Norisring: Germany's only “Downtown” Motor Race at the Dutzendteich. Famous since the 1950s as "200 Miles of Nuremberg", is a full-blown motor sport spectacle which has become a Mecca for race...[more]

Nürnberger Volksfeste (Nuremberg Folk Festivals)

August 24 - September 9, 2012

The smell of freshly roasted almonds hangs in the air, beers and lagers foam in their pots, fair rides thunder along narrow curves. Crispy fried chicken, pig roasted over an open fire, fresh...[more]

Bardentreffen 2012 in Nürnberg (Meeting of the Bards)

July 27 - 29, 2012

Unique in Germany and known well beyond Nuremberg’s boarders – The Meeting of the Bards.

Nuremberg illuminations

The traditional opening event to switch on the Christmas illuminations, and of the motto of the "Nuremberg illuminations", takes place every year at the Ludwigsplatz on the Thursday before the opening of the Christmas Market....[more]

Our tip: Feuerzangenbowle

The word Feuerzangenbowle (literally "fire tongs punch") cannot really be translated. And it is quite probable that, like bratwurst and sauerkraut, it will enter international vocabulary in a few years. Because more and more...[more]

Nürnberger Altstadtfest (Old Town Festival Nuremberg)

September 13 - 24, 2012

Every year, the Old Town Festival attracts about a million visitors to Nuremberg's Old Town. About 60 events with 800 participants offer free entertainment: folk, plays by Hans Sachs, traditional...[more]

Blaue Nacht 2012 (The Blue Night)

May 19, 2012

A sky blue lights glazes all over the city of Nuremberg its most important cultural event "The Night of Art and Culture". 

Traditional markets and authentic festivals

There are always reasons for celebrating and meeting up with friends and spending time together. The city of Nuremberg offers the opportunity of visiting traditional markets and authentic festivals all the year round.