Timeline
10:00
Enter the Nuremberg Castle. The fortification opens at 10:00 in the winter months and 09:00 from April to September. Arriving right at opening ensures you have the space to yourself before the tour groups arrive. Explore the distinct parts of the rambling structure and take in the view over the old town.
10:45
Walk five minutes down to Bratwursthäusle for a snack. This is one of the most frequented places for grilled sausages, so it is best to go early to avoid the longest queues. Order the local specialty and eat while standing or at a small table.
11:15
Finish your tour with a drink or a sit-down rest at the Goldenes Posthorn. This traditional restaurant has been serving the old city centre since 1498. It is just a four-minute walk from the castle area and offers a historic atmosphere to wind down your morning.
Local tip
The castle is closed on specific holidays and has varying opening hours by season. Check the official schedule before you go. If you prefer a full meal over a sausage snack, Albrecht-Dürer-Stube serves hearty local food nearby, but it is small and popular, so expect a wait if you arrive after 12:00.
Check before you go
- Nuremberg Castle hours: Daily Apr-Sep 09:00-18:00, Oct-Mar 10:00-16:00.
- Bratwursthäusle is open Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00.
- Goldenes Posthorn is open daily 11:30 - 22:30, last orders 21:30.
Worth knowing
- Bratwursthäusle is open at 10:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nuremberg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).