Spend the Day at the Zoo
The Nuremberg Zoo stands for species preservation. In the idyllic woodland park with its craggy sandstone formations, you can experience the interaction of a natural landscape and animals.
Welcome to our sustainability page! Travel not only offers an opportunity to discover new places, but also invokes a responsibility to our environment and the travel destinations we visit. Discover Nuremberg in a sustainable way, from the historical streets to the green oases in the midst of the city.
Together with our partners, we take measures to ensure a positive effect on our environment, the local economy and the cultural legacy of the city. On our website, you can learn about innovative projects, such as the “Sustainable Network Nuremberg” and its implementation. In addition, there are recommendations for you to enjoy Nuremberg in a responsible fashion, sample fresh products from the region and experience unique treasures during your visit. Be inspired by our sustainable activities and new event tips each month and experience a Nuremberg which together works for a sustainable future.
Sustainable Activities in Nuremberg
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Green Spaces in the City
A stroll around the Wöhrder Lake, sunbathing in the City Park or a pedal boat tour on the Dutzendteich – the green spaces in Nuremberg invite you to enjoy nature in the heart of the city.
Nature around Nuremberg
Observe animals in their natural environment, take a canoe trip in Nuremberger Land or climb among the treetops at a high-ropes course. A getaway around Nuremberg is always a good idea.
Sustainable city tours
Experience Nuremberg in a rewarding and eco-friendly way. Choose from a variety of exciting tours based on sustainability.
Bike Tours around Nuremberg
An abundance of bike trails cross in Nuremberg and invite you to bicycle along rivers or between impressive rock formations.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants
Nuremberg offers a wide range of places providing vegan and vegetarian cuisine, which not only pleases your palate, but is also sustainable and healthy.
Climate Forest Trail in the Nuremberg Zoo
At the newly-opened climate forest trail, guests of the Nuremberg Zoo can go for a tree-top stroll. At heights up to 20 meters, adults and children can discover the secrets of the forest in a playful way and learn something about climate change.
Urban Gardens in Nuremberg und Fürth
In Nuremberg, there are many urban gardens which create a green oasis in the heart of public space. These communal gardens not only improve the quality of life of the neighborhood, but also support social interaction and biodiversity.
The Global Field
The “Global Field” is an educational project which focuses on the relationship of the total global surface area of arable land to the number of people living on the planet. It is an educational platform for topics such as climate change, the environment, health and the fair distribution of resources. It is supported by tours and other educational programs.
Culture of Remembrance
Nuremberg’s past as the “City of the Nazi Party Rallies” during National Socialism and its historical and political context can be explored in the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds museums.
sustainable shopping in Nuremberg
From organic stores and secondhand shops to coffee manufactories to fair trade and self-made products – Nuremberg offers a diverse range that makes sustainable shopping possible in all its facets.
Event-Tip
Nuremberg International Human Rights Film Festival
The Nuremberg International Human Rights Film Festival (NIHRFF) is Germany’s largest and oldest human rights film festival, taking place every two years in Nuremberg. From October 15 to 22, 2025, it will once again present international cinematic art that addresses current social and political issues. With around 10,000 visitors per edition, it is the city’s most important film festival and one of the most renowned thematic festivals in Europe. The program features international premieres, competition films, and discussion formats that appeal equally to audiences and industry professionals.
For more information, visit https://www.nihrff.de/en/.
Sustainable Initiatives and Regional Projects in Nuremberg
„Einmal ohne, bitte“
The “Einmal ohne, bitte” label and the corresponding stickers on shop doors, bakeries, butcher and cheese shops and in restaurants, supermarkets and many other stores let customers know that they can make purchases without packaging, thereby eliminating waste. An interactive map on the website shows participating stores.
Zero Waste Helden
The project “Zero Waste Heros” pursues the vision of a waste-free city. It hopes to encourage an environmentally friendly approach to waste, educate about possibilities to reduce waste and give concrete tips and advice on the subject.
Refill Deutschland
Refill Deutschland is a network of refill stations, which allows people to refill their own water bottles with tap water free of charge throughout Germany, thereby reducing plastic waste. A sticker identifies participating stores and organizations.
Too Good To Go
“Too Good To Go” is a social-impact enterprise that has created a marketplace for surplus food, to prevent waste. Via an App, one can purchase surprise bags of unsold food at a significantly reduced price and save it from disposal.
beach cleaner
The initiative “beach cleaner” is a movement to support an environmentally conscious and mindful lifestyle with the goal to completely avoid plastic. Through educational campaigns about the drastic increase in the use of plastics, the initiative offers alternatives and organizes “Clean Ups”.
Innovation Laboratory Josephs
The public innovation laboratory JOSEPHS introduces products and services of various companies in their test phase, which visitors can try for free and evaluate. Through a co-creation concept, interested parties can actively participate in development and offer concrete ideas and suggestions for further development.
The Organic Metro-Region Nuremberg
Nuremberg is an organic metropolitan region. Since 2003, the city supports the expansion of ecological farming, promotes regional organic products and conveys the importance of a sustainable lifestyle. With various educational offerings and projects, organic ideas are brought to schools and ecological farming strengthened.
Fairtrade City Nuremberg
Nuremberg has been certified as a “Fairtrade City” since August 7. 2010 and works to encourage fair trade and sustainable consumption. As a Fairtrade City, Nuremberg supports the sale and use of fairly-traded products, assists local initiatives and increases public awareness for global equity. A current step in this effort is the first fair trade shopping guide for the city.
Bluepingu e.V.
“Bluepingu” is a sustainability organization, which has been working to actively shape public space since 2009 and speed social and ecological change in Franconia. Through numerous activities and projects, Bluepingu inspires and informs about environmentally friendly and careful use of resources and helps improve the quality of life in urban spaces through the creation of green and lively oases in the city.
ISKA
The project “Opening Doors” imparts social cooperation and exciting programs which not only inspire, but also create a tie to people at the site. Whether encounters with social initiatives, workshops or active support of projects – all formats contribute to the achievement of the 17 sustainability goals of the United Nations and one gets to know the city from a unique and sustainable perspective.
