Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
516K
Population
183 Mbps
Internet
UTC+01:00
Timezone
NUE (5km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Nürnberg’s medieval walls and gingerbread-scented streets evoke a fairy-tale past intertwined with its pivotal role in German history, supported by Western Europe's stellar high-speed rail and fiber-optic internet. Nomads thrive in its efficient, bike-friendly vibe, hopping between Christmas markets and modern co-working spaces year-round.
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
1,112 restaurants mapped in Nürnberg
Tech
Solid 183 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Travel
NUE airport just 5 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
18,583 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,112
Cafes
486
Bars
303
Fast Food
535
Shopping
Supermarkets
335
Convenience
93
Shopping Malls
38
Healthcare
Hospitals
9
Clinics
488
Pharmacies
164
Education
Schools
756
Universities
25
Libraries
38
Recreation
Parks
840
Playgrounds
842
Sports
686
Cinemas
14
Museums
62
Theatres
35
Transport
Bus Stops
2,365
Train Stations
259
Fuel Stations
128
Services
Banks
159
ATMs
100
Post Offices
71
Police
15
Fire Stations
88
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
183 Mbps
Download
52 Mbps
Upload
15ms
Latency
30,684
Tests
8,568
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
3°
J
4°
F
7°
M
12°
A
16°
M
19°
J
20°
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19°
A
16°
S
12°
O
7°
N
4°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 11.5 C Range: 3.1 - 19.8 C Rain: 941 mm/year Sunshine: 2,614 h/year
CITY SCORES
88.7
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
52.0
Overall
AIRPORT
NUE
Nuremberg Airport
5 km from center
Very close — ~8 min ride
FUN FACTS
Nuremberg (, NURE-əm-burg; German: Nürnberg [ˈnʏʁnbɛʁk] ; Mainfränkisch: Nämberch [ˈnɛmbɛrç]) is the largest city in Franconia and the second-largest city in the German state of Bavaria.
Its 544,414 (2023) inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany.
Lying in the Bavarian administrative region of Middle Franconia, it is the largest city and unofficial capital of the entire cultural region of Franconia.
The city forms a continuous conurbation with the neighbouring cities of Fürth, Erlangen and Schwabach, which is the heart of an urban area region with around 1.4 million inhabitants, while the larger Nuremberg Metropolitan Region has a population of approximately 3.6 million.
It is the largest city in the East Franconian dialect area (colloquially: "Franconian"; German: Fränkisch).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Nürnberg known for?
Nürnberg’s medieval walls and gingerbread-scented streets evoke a fairy-tale past intertwined with its pivotal role in German history, supported by Western Europe's stellar high-speed rail and fiber-optic internet. Nomads thrive in its efficient, bike-friendly vibe, hopping between Christmas markets and modern co-working spaces year-round.
How fast is the internet in Nürnberg?
Nürnberg has an average download speed of 183 Mbps and upload speed of 52 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Nürnberg?
Nürnberg has an average year-round temperature of approximately 11.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Nürnberg?
Nürnberg is served by NUE (Nuremberg Airport), approximately 5 km from the city center.
What is the population of Nürnberg?
The population of Nürnberg is approximately 516K.
What infrastructure does Nürnberg have?
Nürnberg has 18,583 mapped points of interest, including 1,112 restaurants, 9 hospitals, 756 schools.
What country is Nürnberg in?
Nürnberg is located in Bavaria.
