Nuremberg plays host to many of the traditional festivals and fetes of the Bavarian region as one of its few major cities. These events make a great centrepiece for any holiday, so here are a few of our top recommendations to help you pick when to visit the fairy-tale city:
Fränkisches Bierfest
Fränkisches Bierfest is a celebration of Franconian beer celebrated in the moat of Nuremberg Castle towards the end of May. If you’re a visiting adult be sure to get in on the action as there are plenty of free samples to be had and even more beer to be drunk on tap.
The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world and has everything a great Christmas market should have – including plenty of delicious food, drinking halls and festive decorations. This is one event that’s sure to help you is you’re struggling to get into the Christmas spirit.