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Nuremberg Central Station

Full of history and quite lively

Did you already know? The age of the railway began in Germany in 1835 with the first journey of the "Adler" on the six-kilometre route between Nuremberg and Fürth. At that time, however, the station in Nuremberg was located at the Plärrer.

Due to the expansion of the railway network in Bavaria, Nuremberg's first supraregional railway station, the old Ludwigsbahnhof, was built between 1844 and 1845 on the previously almost untouched area in front of the Frauentor. By the end of the 20th century, the original station building no longer met the requirements, so from 1903 to 1906 the much larger, neo-Baroque building was erected, which still characterises Nuremberg's cityscape today. 

Like almost the entire old town, the main station was badly damaged during the Second World War and rebuilt after the end of the war. Only the Art Nouveau hall, which today houses the DB Travel Centre, remained intact.

You want to get to know Nuremberg, but don't feel like walking through the streets in snow flurries? Then a mulled wine ride on the VAG's Christmas-decorated vintage streetcars is just the thing for you. From Thursday to Sunday, you'll hear stories about the sights on your journey and can sample Nuremberg's famous gingerbread and mulled wine along the way. So get on board and take part in this special city tour!

Our tip:
If you want to replenish your supplies at the weekend, there is a discount store in the basement that is open every day!

Nuremberg Central Station

Nuremberg Central Station

Nassauer Haus

Nassauer Haus