racetrack
Norisring
Street circuit lapping the monumental Zeppelinfeld grandstand in Nuremberg; Germany's answer to Monaco, it has hosted the roaring Norisring Speedweekend since 1947.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Nuremberg
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
About Nuremberg
Nuremberg is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Großreuth bei Schweinau, 4km from Norisring.
Nuremberg is in Bavaria, Germany, with about 520,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Großreuth bei Schweinau, about 5 km away.
Nuremberg ( NURE-əm-burg; German: Nürnberg [ˈnʏʁnbɛʁk] ; Mainfränkisch: Nämberch [ˈnɛmbɛrç]) is the second-largest city in the German state of Bavaria and the largest city in the cultural region of Franconia. Its 546,397 (2024) inhabitants make it the 13th-largest city in Germany. Situated on the Pegnitz, the cityRead more
forms a continuous conurbation with the neighbouring cities of Fürth, Erlangen and Schwabach, with the built-up area comprising around 1.4 million inhabitants, while the larger Nuremberg Metropolitan Region has a population of approximately 3.6 million.
First mentioned in 1050, Nuremberg developed around an imperial castle into one of the most important cities of the Holy Roman Empire. It became a Free Imperial City in the 13th century. Owing to its political significance, imperial diets were frequently held there, and the Imperial Regalia were kept in the city from 1424 until the end of the empire. During the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Nuremberg was also a centre of art, publishing, and scientific innovation, and was associated with figures such as Albrecht Dürer, Martin Behaim, Johann Pachelbel, and Hans Sachs. In the 20th century, it became known as the site of the Nuremberg rallies and, after the Second World War, the Nuremberg trials.
Nuremberg is a major centre of transport, education, and commerce in northern Bavaria. It is served by Nuremberg Airport, the second-busiest airport in Bavaria. Institutions of higher education in Nuremberg include the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany's 11th-largest university, Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg, and the newly founded University of Technology Nuremberg. Nürnberg Messe ranks among Germany's largest trade-fair and convention organisers.
Nuremberg is known for its well-preserved medieval heritage, including Nuremberg Castle, the Old Town, and the city walls. It is an important cultural centre, with institutions such as the Staatstheater Nürnberg and the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg. 1. FC Nürnberg is among Germany's most successful football clubs. Nuremberg was one of the host cities of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Nuremberg?
Within an hour or so of Nuremberg: Norisring (4 km), Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt (34 km), Bamberg Old Town (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Nuremberg?
The nearest famous roads are Schleizer Dreieck.
Where is Nuremberg?
Nuremberg is in Bavaria, Germany, about 5 km from Großreuth bei Schweinau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 515,543
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Bavaria
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.4542, 11.0775
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Nuremberg
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt
The world's largest collection of Maybach luxury automobiles, gleaming inside a restored Express Works factory hall in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Bamberg Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known for its medieval architecture, Rauchbier, and the iconic old town hall on a bridge.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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