Nuremberg Christmas Market - Christkindlesmarkt Nürnberg
"Nuremberg, Germanys Number One Christmas City" (Source: German Centre for Tourism) is more than enough reason to visit the Franconia Metropolis and the Christkindlesmarkt. The atmosphere is simply magical, with offerings of Nuremberg’s world famous gingerbread, fruit cake, bratwurst, and mulled wine as well as the traditional sales booths which make the enchantment of Christmas a reality for both children and adults. Nuremberg extends a warm and welcoming hand to all its guests providing an unforgettable experience for all the family both young and old. Nuremberg is a very merry Christmas!
Date 2010: 26 November - 24 December
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Nuremberg Folk Festivals - Nürnberger Volksfeste
The largest North Bavarian Folk festivals have a colourful program for both the young and the young at heart. In the festival area around the Dutzendteich scores of carnival rides, and thrill rides can be found, together with a wide variety of other ways to enjoy ones self and relax. An extensive program offers many interesting attractions especially for children. At the end of the day, visitors can experience a breathtaking firework display.
Dates 2010:
Spring Festival 3 - 18 April & Fall Fair 27 August - 12 September
Website (Info in German)
Rock im Park
The festival for rock music fans of all ages. This open air festival, one of the largest in Germany is over the three days host to some 70 bands performing on 3 different stages. Line up 2009: Mando Diao, The Killers, Billy Talent, Placebo, Korn, Marilyn Manson and many more.
Venue: Zeppelinfeld
Date 2010: 4 - 6 June
Website (only in German)
International Organ Week - ION Musica Sacra
The oldest and largest festival of sacred or spiritual music is today a resplendent musical experience in the historical setting of the Old Town of Nuremberg and musical highlight of the year. From the 3rd June until 13th June 2010 well known organists, renowned international soloists, choirs and orchestras will be performing spiritual music in the historical churches in the Old Town of Nuremberg.
Date 2010: 3 - 13 June
Date 2011: 20 - 29 May
Classic Open Air at the Luitpoldhain - Klassik Open Air
What is better than on a balmy summer evening with family or friends and a packed full picnic basket to go to the Luitpoldhain Park to listen to the classical sounds of the Nuremberg Symphony or the Nuremberg Philharmonic orchestras?
Dates 2010: 25 July & 7 August
Free Admission
Website (Info in German)
