Timeline
07:21
Arrive at St Johannis Friedhof before the sun crests the horizon. The 14th-century graveyard is quiet and misty, with the graves of Albrecht Dürer and Adam Kraft emerging from the dark. It is the perfect place to wait for the day to begin.
08:06
Watch the sunrise. The sun sets toward the WSW in winter, meaning the morning light rises from the opposite direction, casting long, dramatic shadows across the rose gardens and headstones. The golden light starts about 44 minutes later, turning the stone warm and bright.
09:06
Walk 12 minutes to Balazzo Brozzi for coffee. This alternative café is open from 09:00, which fits perfectly after the sunrise wait. It is a good spot to warm up and check the subculture posters on the walls.
Local tip
The street leading to the graveyard is busy and modern. For a better approach, follow the river walk west from Hallertor to Lindengasse, which curls north to the church. The walk is short and scenic.
Check before you go
- Balazzo Brozzi is open Mon-Fri 09:00-23:00 and Sat Sun 09:00-23:00. It is closed on the first Monday of the month.
- The plan relies on the 15 January sunrise at 08:06. Check the specific date for accurate sunrise times if visiting on another day.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nuremberg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).