Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Typical Duration
13-14 nights
Price Range
$2,495–$18,843 per person
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to the Danube River's most scenic stretches, offering access to medieval towns, baroque architecture, and the heart of Central European culture.
Cruises that visit Nuremberg
- cruises to Nuremberg
- Nuremberg sailings
- Nuremberg cruises
- 7-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 10-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 10-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 10-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 10-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 10-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 10-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 10-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 10-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 10-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 11-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 13-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 14-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 14-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 14-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 14-night Viking River Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Nuremberg
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 7:00 PM
Usually about 11 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
Landmark medieval castle & palace
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Nazi congress hall & historic exhibition
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Kristall Palm Beach
Large waterpark with a spa & restaurants
Open · Closes 10 PM
PETER PANE Burgergrill & Bar
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery
Franken-Center
Global retail shops, dining & services
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
Schöner Brunnen
Iconic fountain with Gothic church spire
Mercado Nürnberg
Vibrant shopping center on 3 levels
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Bratwurst Röslein
Fantastic Nuremberg sausages here and good atmosphere.
Bratwursthäusle
Authentic Nuremberg grilled sausages and there are really good.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
German Railway Museum Nuremberg
Venerable spot with railway exhibits
Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
Fürthermare Water Park
Family-friendly pools & fitness center
Open · Closes 11 PM
Kongresshalle
Imposing Nazi Party rally grounds
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Museum of Germanic art & culture
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Handwerkerhof Nürnberg
Medieval village with craft shops
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Memorium Nuremberg Trials
Exhibition on Nazis' Nuremburg trials
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Tucher-Bräu am Opernhaus
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Stadtpark
Landscaped park with a pond & a fountain
Toy Museum
Toy museum with dollhouses & a cafe
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
"Trödelstuben", Wein- und Bierstuben, Restaurant
Local staples & beer in rustic surrounds
NAMASTE - Indisches Restaurant
Relaxed Indian eatery with a terrace
GALERIA Nürnberg an der Lorenzkirche
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
Leisure Indoor Pool Atlantis
Waterpark with indoor & outdoor pools
Open · Closes 10 PM
Wirtshaus Hütt'n
Quaint eatery for hearty, nostalgic fare
Röthenbach Center
Shopping mall with dining & bowling
Closed · Opens 7 AM Mon
Alte Küch'n & Im Keller
German eatery with costumed musicians
Förderverein Nürnberger Felsengänge e.V.
Guided tours of historic rock cellars
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Restaurant Oberkrainer am Hauptmarkt
Classic fare in old-school surroundings
St. Sebald - Sebalduskirche Nürnberg
Medieval church with a large pipe organ
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
Hausbrauerei Altstadthof - Rotbierstüberl- Brauerei und Whiskydestillerie und Gastronomie
Their signature dish is no joke the best food we had in Munich/Nurnberg.
Museums Nuremberg - Albrecht Dürer House
Museum of the artist's life & work
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Ehekarussell
Fountain & statues, erected in 1984
Breuninger Nuremberg
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Travolta Nürnberg
Stylish, buzzy spot for Italian classics
Zum Gulden Stern - Die älteste Bratwurstküche der Welt
The Nuremberg sausages, tenderloin and apple strudel were amazing.
FIVE Diner I Obstmarkt 5
Salads & burgers in a sleek, trendy room
Du & Ich Italienisches Restaurant
Dine-in·Takeout
Frauenkirche
14th-century Gothic church with artwork
Schanzenbräu Schankwirtschaft
Decent prices, and super tasty food.
NürnbergBad - Südstadtbad
Open · Closes 10 PM
BASECOFFEE Nürnberg GmbH
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Albrecht-Dürer-Stube
Franconian fare in old-school quarters
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM Mon
ZARA
On-trend apparel & accessories
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Süss Dealer - Nürnberg
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Wöhrl
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Fleischbrücke
Late-Renaissance stone bridge with views
Casa Argentina
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 4 PM Tue
NürnbergBad - Westbad
Closed · Opens 7 AM Mon
Golden Club - Nürnberg
Dine-in·No delivery
LêBar
The most Authentic Indian restaurant I have ever visited in Germany.
Cafe Bar Katz
Hip stop for coffee, light bites & cakes
Museumsbrücke
Sandstone arch bridge over the Pegnitz
Augustiner Zur Schranke
Great local food, very nice service, wonderful location.
Shopping Station Nürnberg Central Station
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Open · Closes 10 PM
Zum Albrecht Dürer Haus
The spatzle, bread, beer, salad, and Nuremberg sausage were delicious.
Auckland Coffee
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
POCKETS Café
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Kaspar Schmauser Nürnberg
Laid-back cafe offering vegetarian food
Lamore da Massimo - italienisches Restaurant in Nürnberg
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Irish Castle Pub - Nürnberg
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6 PM Wed
Mata Hari Bar
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
The Flower of Hawaii - Nürnberg
Tiki drinks in an intimate space
Closed · Opens 6 PM Tue
Skybar - Rooftop Bar & Events im Admiral Kino
Chill stop for cocktails & castle views
MULLIGAN'S - Irish Pub, Bar und Grill
Dine-in·No delivery
Die Rote Bar - Nürnberg
No dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 4 PM Tue
Kloster - Nürnberg
Dine-in
NürnbergBad - Naturgartenbad
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Elbenwald
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Imperial by Alexander Herrmann & Michi Seitz
Global cuisine in a refined locale
Closed · Opens 6 PM Wed
Kaffee Lebemann
Bohemian cafe with cake & drinks
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
American Store & British Empire
American & British apparel & gifts
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Coffee Bayt
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Würzhaus Restaurant Nürnberg
Refined set menus & terrace seating
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
Date House Café
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Moon Asian Restaurant Nürnberg
Dine-in·Takeout
globo Restaurant
Bohemian spot with a global menu & wine
NürnbergBad - Stadionbad
Closes soon · 9 PM
Sandstrand Wöhrder See
Open 24 hours
Wilma Wunder Nürnberg
Dine-in
Essigbrätlein
Eco-friendly cuisine in an old tavern
Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed
Justizpalast Nürnberg
Building known for WWII war-crime trials
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
HERRENGEDECK
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Restaurant Entenstuben
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6 PM Tue
ZweiSinn Meiers - Bistro "à-la-carte-Restaurant"
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 12 PM Tue
Sinwellturm
Veles
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 7 PM Thu
etz
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6:30 PM Thu
Lange Kante 16
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Tisane
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 5 PM Tue
ZweiSinn Meiers - Fine Dining "Menü-Restaurant"
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6 PM Wed
Rednitz Strand
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Nuremberg
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Nuremberg
Nuremberg serves as a vibrant port of call along the scenic Danube River, welcoming passengers from five major cruise lines including Viking River Cruises, Emerald Cruises, and Amadeus River Cruises. With over 840 upcoming cruises calling here, this medieval city has become a popular stop on European river itineraries, particularly on the popular 14-night routes that connect the Danube's most celebrated destinations like Vienna, Budapest, and Amsterdam.
Stepping ashore in Nuremberg, cruise passengers discover a city where centuries of history come alive. The striking Imperial Castle dominates the skyline, while the beautifully preserved Old Town invites leisurely exploration with its half-timbered buildings and charming squares. Most cruises dock conveniently close to the city center, making it easy to experience Nuremberg's rich cultural heritage during your port day, whether you're exploring independently or joining a guided shore excursion.
Stepping ashore in Nuremberg, cruise passengers discover a city where centuries of history come alive. The striking Imperial Castle dominates the skyline, while the beautifully preserved Old Town invites leisurely exploration with its half-timbered buildings and charming squares. Most cruises dock conveniently close to the city center, making it easy to experience Nuremberg's rich cultural heritage during your port day, whether you're exploring independently or joining a guided shore excursion.
Cruise Lines at Nuremberg
- Viking River Cruises (445 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (426 cruises)
- Riverside Luxury Cruises (21 cruises)
- Viking Ocean Cruises (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Nuremberg
Cruises Visiting Nuremberg
Ship Schedule at Nuremberg
Nuremberg Location
Other Cruise Ports in Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuremberg known for?
Nuremberg is famed for its medieval architecture, the Imperial Castle, and its Christkindlesmarkt Christmas market.
When does the Nuremberg Christmas market take place?
The Christkindlesmarkt runs annually during Advent, leading up to Christmas Day.
What are must-see attractions in Nuremberg?
Highlights include the Imperial Castle, the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, and other historic sites.
How can I get around Nuremberg?
Nuremberg has an efficient public transit system (U-Bahn/S-Bahn/trams); walking and cycling are common.