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Nuremberg in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Nuremberg lets you explore Franconia and Bavaria. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Nuremberg — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & history
  2. 2Day 2: Rothenburg
  3. 3Day 3: Munich or Bamberg
  4. 4Bavaria & Franconia

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, castle and WWII sites.

Day 2: Rothenburg

Visit the fairy-tale walled town.

Day 3: Munich or Bamberg

Discover the Bavarian capital or baroque Bamberg.

Nuremberg in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Nuremberg?
Three days is ideal — the city and its history on day one, Rothenburg on day two, and Munich or Bamberg on day three, using Nuremberg as a base for Franconia and Bavaria.
What is the best day trip from Nuremberg for 3 days?
Rothenburg is the most fairy-tale, Munich the liveliest big city, and Bamberg the most charming baroque town; all are easy from Nuremberg.
How do I plan a 3-day Nuremberg itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Rothenburg, and day three at Munich or Bamberg, booking the popular Rothenburg trip ahead.