Camping in Nuremberg

Camping in Nuremberg means getting out of the daily grind and into the city! The Middle Franconian metropolis in the north of Bavaria enchants with a unique combination of modern metropolis and lots of rural charm. At PiNCAMP you'll find the most beautiful campsites.

Popular campsites in Nuremberg

There are numerous wonderful camping sites in the neighbourhood of the metropolis. If you want to be close to the city, the Knaus Campingpark is a worthwhile address. You can find other great campsites in the picturesque Franconian Lake District or in Franconian Switzerland. The following campsites receive many good ratings on PiNCAMP and are among the most popular holiday destinations around Nuremberg.

Knaus Campingpark Nuremberg

You won't get any closer to Nuremberg city centre with your motorhome than the Knaus Campingpark. The extensive site between the exhibition centre and the Volkspark Dutzendteich offers pitches in a natural setting, from which it is still not far to the historic old town and the famous Kaiserburg. You can hike and cycle around the campsite or take a refreshing dip in one of the nearby bathing lakes. Cycle paths lead to the centre of Nuremberg. Thanks to good transport links, the camping park is also ideal for a short stopover in Nuremberg.

Waldcamping Brombachsee

Camping in the beautiful Franconian Lake District awaits you at the fantastic forest campsite on the Großer Brombachsee. The site is located just a few hundred metres from the forest lake and offers 650 pitches for caravans and motorhomes. On request, you can also stay in well-equipped mobile homes and unusual glamping accommodation. Thanks to dog showers and a dog beach on Lake Brombachsee, the site is also ideal for camping with dogs.

Camping Waldsee

Another beautiful campsite in the Nuremberg metropolitan region is this pretty holiday complex between Brombachsee and Rothsee. You will find idyllic pitches for motorhomes, caravans and tents on the site on the edge of a bathing lake. You can also rent pretty holiday homes, mobile homes or log cabins. There is a restaurant both on the campsite and on the shore of the forest lake from where you can enjoy a great view over the lake. There are numerous hiking and cycling trails in the surrounding area.

Altmühlsee Camping

The cosy campsite on Lake Altmühlsee offers everything you could hope for from a relaxing camping holiday by the lake: Spacious pitches by the water, state-of-the-art sanitary facilities and numerous services for campers. Self-caterers can stock up at the large food market and there is also a lovely restaurant with an outdoor terrace. The beach is just 200 metres away. Children can let off steam in the large children's playground with climbing castle. There are also special pitches for motor caravans.

Bergesruh campsite

The family-friendly 3-star Bergesruh campsite awaits you in the heart of Franconian Switzerland, around 20 kilometres east of Nuremberg. The site is nestled in a wonderful landscape of fruit trees, colourful meadows and mixed forests. Thanks to excellent motorway connections, the site is ideal as a stopover on a longer road trip. Extras include a bread roll service, a baby changing room with bathtub and a children's playground for the little ones.

General information about camping in Nuremberg

Most campsites are located some distance from the city centre of Nuremberg. To get to the city centre with its sights, it is best to leave your motorhome on the pitch and take public transport such as bus or train. Alternatively, if the weather is nice, you can cycle to the city centre. The combination of nature and city is what makes camping in Nuremberg so appealing. Here you can experience an exciting city trip and then unwind at one of the lakes in the Nuremberg region. In the surrounding forest areas you will find many opportunities to relax, for example on the beautiful hiking trails. If you like it sporty, hop on a bike, go jogging or put on your inline skates and set off. The facilities at the campsites around Nuremberg are excellent. In addition to pitches for caravans and motorhomes, there is usually also a tent pitch as well as mobile homes and other rental accommodation. If you want something particularly luxurious, you can also spend the night in fancy glamping accommodation. Electricity and water connections are standard on the pitches. Many pitches also have a waste disposal station for motorhomes. Most pitches have a restaurant or at least a snack bar. A food market is usually available for self-catering. You can also buy gas bottles and other camping supplies here. The sanitary buildings usually offer individual cabins with showers and hot water throughout. In some cases, you can also book a private bathroom for you and your family for an extra charge. A baby changing room with bathtub as well as a washing machine, tumble dryer and sink are also standard at most campsites around Nuremberg.

Camping in Nuremberg with a dog

Your four-legged companion doesn't have to stay at home on a camping holiday in Nuremberg. Most campsites allow you to bring your dog with you. It is best to enquire about the regulations at the campsite before you arrive. Many campsites require dogs to be kept on a lead. There are dog showers and dog beaches at particularly dog-friendly holiday resorts, for example at Brombachsee.

Save money with the ADAC Campcard!

If you have the ADAC Campcard, you will receive discounts and extras at many campsites. These include, for example, free bread roll service or bike hire, discounts if you stay more than one night and many other extras. You receive the ADAC Campcard free of charge when you purchase the ADAC campsite guide or the ADAC campsite guide.

Top 5 sights

• Historical centre: In the High Middle Ages, there was hardly a city richer than Nuremberg. It maintained trade links with the whole world and the immense wealth of its merchants can still be seen today in the smart patrician houses in the historic centre of the Franconian metropolis.
• Imperial Castle: The fact that the Salian and Roman-German emperors once resided in Nuremberg is evidenced by the Imperial Castle, which towers high above the city with its pointed roofs. First mentioned in 1105, it is an imposing landmark of Nuremberg.
• Germanisches Nationalmuseum: Germany's largest museum of cultural history houses various collections of art and culture from prehistory and early history to the present day. These include treasures such as original pen and ink drawings of Heinrich Hoffmann's Struwwelpeter and works by Albrecht Dürer.
• Albrecht Dürer House: Few names are as closely associated with Nuremberg as that of the masterful Renaissance painter, graphic artist and mathematician Albrecht Dürer, who was born here in 1471. One of the Nuremberg sights that you should not miss during a city trip is the Albrecht Dürer House. In the impressive half-timbered house from the 16th century, you can gain an in-depth insight into the life and work of the artistic genius over four floors.
• Toy Museum: Nuremberg has been known as the city of toys for 600 years. In the Nuremberg Toy Museum with over 80,000 exhibits, it's not just children's eyes that will light up at the sight of dolls, historical pewter figures and contemporary Playmobil.

Top 2 insider tips

• Nuremberg Zoo: Nuremberg Zoo is the perfect excursion destination for families with children. Over 300 animal species are kept in the beautifully landscaped zoo, including rare animals such as armoured rhinoceroses and snow leopards. The dolphin show is a particular favourite.
• Nuremberg Opera: Nothing planned for the evening? As part of the Nuremberg State Theatre, the Nuremberg Opera offers a variety of ballet and music performances throughout the year. It's best to book tickets in advance!

Activities and excursions

Nuremberg is one of the cities in Germany with the highest quality of life. When camping in the Franconian metropolis, you can experience much of the relaxed flair of Nuremberg and the pleasant down-to-earth attitude of its inhabitants. Skyscrapers and lovingly restored half-timbered houses, trendy cafés and cosy brewery pubs, high culture and puppet theatres: in Nuremberg, seemingly opposites merge to create an unforgettable holiday experience - comfort and tranquillity included.

Walk up to the Imperial Castle

To get an overview of the Franconian city while camping in Nuremberg, it is worth taking a walk up to the Imperial Castle, which is located above the northern part of the old town. From there, your eyes wander over a sea of red roofs. The two narrow towers of St Sebald's Church rise steeply into the sky. You might even hear the melodious ringing of the bells of the Gothic St Lawrence Church.

City tour with the CityTourBahn

Further unique impressions are revealed to you when you explore Nuremberg on a city tour. The bright red CityTour train takes you from the main market square with its legendary Schöner Brunnen fountain through the Old Town directly into the history of Nuremberg. One of its darker chapters is revealed on a guided tour of the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds.

Day trip with children to Nuremberg Zoo

A visit to Nuremberg Zoo is ideal for families with children. With its natural pond landscapes and idyllic forests, the zoo has an almost picturesque feel. The aqua park with its dolphins and polar bears and the tropical manatee house, where colourful butterflies and exotic birds flutter around, are real attractions.

Franconian Lake District

The Franconian Lake District is a beautiful natural oasis that is the perfect antidote to city life, especially in summer. The Rothsee, Brombachsee and Altmühlsee lakes are true bathing paradises with beautiful beaches. Even in the high season, you are sure to find a suitable retreat here.

events

March

• The Village: The whisky fair has been one of Nuremberg's most enjoyable events since 2013. Against a backdrop of atmospheric folk music, 80 national and international importers and distilleries present their liquid gold.

March - April

• Nuremberg Folk Festival: This is the double whammy of northern Bavaria's funfairs. Both in spring and autumn, there are two weeks of celebrations at the Dutzendteich. Visitors can expect numerous rides, a lively beer tent atmosphere and hands-on activities for the whole family on the 100,000 m² festival site.

May

• The Blue Night: In the first week of the merry month, Germany's largest art and culture night transforms Nuremberg's Old Town into a sea of blue lights. In addition to a mighty riot of colour, visitors can expect a variety of art installations, concerts and dance performances on a specific theme.

May - June

• Rock im Park: This renowned music festival is held for three days around Nuremberg's Zeppelinfeld, the Volksfestplatz and the Dutzendteich. Smaller bands and top international acts play everything from rock and punk to metal and pop.

September

• Nuremberg Old Town Festival: for a fortnight, the rustic wooden huts on the Market of Hospitality are all about typical Franconian cuisine. Numerous free music and cultural events can be enjoyed with onion tart and pork knuckles.

November - December

• Nuremberg Christmas Market: The smell of mulled wine and gingerbread fills the air at the largest Christmas market in Franconia during Advent. If you stroll through the festively illuminated stalls of the little town made of wood and cloth, you will discover typical Nuremberg tinsel angels, cute plum figures and handmade Christmas decorations.

Gastronomy

Nuremberg is a city with great pride in its culinary specialities, which are known far beyond Franconia. Nuremberg gingerbread is a real export hit. The recipe for this succulent pastry, which is still kept secret today, is said to go back in part to Franconian monks who spread sweet dough on wafers as early as the 14th century. Incidentally, gingerbread is not only eaten at Christmas time. They are available all year round in imaginative, nostalgic gingerbread tins and small chests. But it's not just sweet-toothed people who will be happy camping in Nuremberg. The Franconian metropolis is also famous for its hearty Nuremberg sausages. These are often grilled over beech wood in the city's cosy bratwurst kitchens and then served in proper style on pewter plates. At the numerous snack bars in Nuremberg, the iconic grilled sausages are also served in a roll known as a Weggla.

Best time to travel for a camping holiday in Nuremberg

The best time for a camping holiday in Nuremberg with good weather is from May to September. It is warmest from June to August. This is the best time if you want to swim at one of the many lakes in the Nuremberg region and relax in the sun. Between June and August, temperatures average 22°C. In midsummer, the Franconian metropolis can reach temperatures of up to 35°C. So if you long for cosy evenings in the open air, you won't be disappointed in summer. In addition to plenty of sunshine, the imperial city is characterised by comparatively little rain. This is because Nuremberg's basin location in the Franconian Basin keeps humid air out of the city. Nuremberg is an attractive destination all year round. The weather is particularly stable in the spring months of April and May and in the autumn months of September and October. In summer, canoe trips on the Pegnitz are possible, while in winter, Nuremberg's Christmas market exudes a lot of festive magic.