Planning a trip to Nuremberg and the weather won’t play along? No need to let it dampen your spirits. Even in cooler temperatures and wet weather, the city has plenty to offer – and it’s great fun with the family too. Here are our top tips for enjoying Nuremberg on a rainy day.
11 Things to Do in Nuremberg When It Rains
It’s raining. It’s wet. It’s grey. But don’t worry – your trip to Nuremberg doesn’t have to be a wash-out. Here are 11 ideas, including family-friendly ones, for exploring this Franconian city with charm even in steady drizzle.
Historic Rock-Cut Passages
Over the centuries, the people of Nuremberg carved passageways and vaulted chambers into the sandstone beneath their city. This extensive underground labyrinth was first mentioned in records in 1380. The passages were mainly used for maturing and storing beer.
On an exciting guided tour of this underground world, visitors hear secrets and stories connected with subterranean Nuremberg. Be sure to bring a torch and warm clothes! The passages are right in the city centre.
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Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Germany’s most famous painter lived and worked here from 1509 in the impressive half-timbered house on Tiergärtnertorplatz. In the six museum rooms, visitors on guided tours listen to the stories of Agnes Dürer, the artist’s wife and mistress of the house. The costumed guide shares many anecdotes from the life of the famous artist.
Temporary exhibitions display treasures from the city’s art collections, and the workshop demonstrates traditional printing techniques.
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DB-Museum
In 1835, the locomotive Adler marked the start of the railway age in Germany with its journey from Nuremberg to Fürth. It is only fitting that the DB Museum is located here, with more than 150 historic vehicles. Among its highlights are the replica of the Adler, the oldest surviving German steam locomotive Nordgau, a world-record express engine from 1907, King Ludwig II’s royal train and the express engine 05 001 – one of the fastest and heaviest steam locomotives in the world.
A large model railway features more than thirty trains travelling through miniature landscapes. The permanent exhibition “Station Times” (Bahnhofszeiten) uses exhibits from three centuries to show how public life in railway stations has changed over time.
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Neues New Museum Nuremberg
The Neues Museum presents art and design from the 1950s to the present across more than 3,000 square metres of exhibition space. The building at Klarissenplatz impresses visitors with its award-winning architecture, which with its clarity and transparency represents a modern Nuremberg.
The art collection offers insights into modern art since the 1960s, with a focus on painting, sculpture, photography, video art and installations. The design collection presents international design since 1945 and highlights the close links between design and contemporary art.
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Merks Motor Museum in Nuremberg
Variety and history combine at Merks Motor Museum to create a fascinating experience. More than 95 classic cars and 100 motorbikes and scooters form the heart of the exhibition, while Hercules bicycles and Triumph typewriters complete the variety.
A faithfully reconstructed 1950s office and a 1930s kitchen invite visitors to step into past everyday life. The highlight is the impressive collection of cars and motorbikes, which clearly and memorably illustrates the evolution of vehicle technology.
merks-motor-museum.de (only in German)
Museum of the Future - "Zukunftsmuseum"
The Deutsche Museum Nürnberg – also called the Museum of the Future – is a branch of the main museum in Munich. It presents a wide range of exhibitions and interactive activities on five aspects of social and individual life.
The Space & Time section explores humanity’s dream of space travel – the very stuff of science fiction. The Planet Earth section addresses resource scarcity and possible solutions. The Body & Mind section asks the question of eternal life. Visitors discover the museum through interactive tours, workshops and special events.
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Imperial Castle
The symbol of the city of Nuremberg is one of the most important medieval imperial palaces in Europe. The site includes the Romanesque double chapel, the Sinwell Tower, the Deep Well with its 47-metre shaft and an extensive collection of weapons and equipment.
The permanent exhibition in the Imperial Castle Museum gives visitors an insight into the architectural history of the castle, its historical significance and the development of weaponry in the Middle Ages.
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Nazi Party Rally Grounds Documentation Centre
From 1933 to 1938, the National Socialist party held its party rallies in Nuremberg. Remains of buildings bear witness to the staging of these propaganda shows. The Documentation Centre provides a comprehensive picture of the Nazi dictatorship as well as the history of the party rallies.
The centre is currently undergoing major renovation and is only partially accessible. A specially designed interim exhibition in the Great Exhibition Hall informs visitors during this time about the history of the rallies and the site.
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Formula Kart Track Nuremberg
Racing action whatever the weather! Beginners and pros alike can race around the nearly 400-metre track in any conditions. The karts drive with 6.5 hp. In a basic course (from 6 years of age and 1.30 metres tall), children can discover the fun of karting at low speed and under guidance. In a special training course tailored to them (from 10 years of age and 1.40 metres tall), they can perfect their handling of the little speedsters.
www.formula.de (only in German)
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Nuremberg Toy Museum
Since the Middle Ages, Nuremberg has been the toy city par excellence. There were toy companies in almost every part of the city – at one point there were hundreds of them! They produced tin figures, wooden toys, miniature shops, doll’s kitchens and, above all, tinplate toys.
Today, Nuremberg hosts the International Toy Fair. The Nuremberg Toy Museum displays old treasures and modern toys such as Lego, Barbie dolls, Playmobil figures and Matchbox cars. In the “Kids on Top” gallery, children find a small paradise for play. In summer, the large outdoor museum playground is an added attraction.
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Museum of Industrial Culture
The museum tells the story of industrialisation using Nuremberg as an example – the “industrial heart” of Bavaria. It combines technology, cultural history and social history, illustrating the gradual shift from a craft to an industrial society from 1800 to today.
Exhibits include historic interiors such as workshops and living quarters, a workers’ club, a colonial goods shop and a 1930s dentist’s surgery. Visitors also see a printing workshop, a pencil factory, a gypsum mill and a steam engine that once powered the ironworks. Other topics include cinema and film history, the mechanisation of the household, the use of energy and the development of telecommunications.
One particular highlight is the motorcycle museum. The first motorised bikes were produced in Nuremberg as early as 1901. Well-known companies included Victoria and Hercules, and above all Zündapp, which has its own dedicated section. The museum is part of the North Bavarian Industrial Trail.
Important! The museum is closed for renovation until autumn 2026.
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