Nuremberg – a city with a high standard of living. The city of Nuremberg with its 500,000 inhabitants provides a unique combination of historic Middle Ages and modern lifestyle, Franconian flair and student life. The rich traditions of this center of trade create an atmosphere that is at once peaceful and vibrant. Nuremberg is host to a large variety of international trade fairs and is home to several global enterprises. A welcome break from research and study life can be found in the range of cultural and social activities on offer in the greater Nuremberg region; opera and theater, the historic castle and a wide variety of pubs, museums and galleries. For sports’ enthusiasts, Nuremberg provides easy access to opportunities for climbing or hiking in the hills of Franconian Switzerland or for enjoying water sports on one of Franconia’s many lakes.
Nuremberg Highlights
• Spring Funfair (March)
• “Blue Night” (May)
• Rock in the Park (June)
• Norisring Race (June)
• Classics Open Air (July and August)
• Singer Songwriter Festival (August)
• Autumn Funfair (September)
• Nuremberg Opera Ball (September)
• Old Town Festival (October)
• Christmas Market (December)
Useful Internet Links for the Greater Nuremberg Region (some sites are also available in English)
