Blogs from Nuremberg (aka Nürnberg), Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Das vergangene verlängerte Wochenende verbrachte ich mit meiner Mutter und Familie bei Nürnberg. Am Samstag fuhren wir in die Frankenmetropole, um das Zukunftsmuseum zu besichtigen. Darum gibt es ja eine politische Diskussion, aber der gute Standort in der Altstadt an der Pegnitz, verbunden mit einer nennenswerten Anzahl an Besuchern und dem hilfsbereiten Personal, lassen mich diese nicht verstehen. Also es ist ein schöner moderner Gebäudekomplex (Augustinerhof) mit Hotel, Café und eben dem Museum am Fluss. Es waren einige Leute anwesend, aber es war nicht voll. Von modernen Konzepten im Bereich Wohnen, Verkehr, Computer und Weltraum wurde hier einiges vorstellt und es war sehr interessant. Insbesondere für ein jüngeres Publikum, welches sich für MINT-Themen interessiert, wird hier viel geboten. Nach dem Besuch liefen wir über den Hauptmarkt - wo gerade tatsächlich Markt war - zu u... read more

Today is our last day on the Main River. We ride from the very beautiful town of Bamberg to the history filled city of Nuremberg. The day's forecast is for rain again, starting mid morning and continuing for most of the day. We hit the road at about 8:15am and while not raining there is a definite chill in the air today. As is our norm we start off very slowly, winding our way out of whatever town we're in. Just a way to warm up the legs and ease into a new day. The first few hours are dry at least. We end up riding on the canal most of the way rather than the Main River. We think this is the continuation of the canal that we will follow from Nuremberg that will take ... read more

On the way the first stop is Munich which is the vibrant capital of Germany’s Bavaria region. It’s the largest city in Bavaria; the third largest city in Germany. While Munich is most well known for being home to Oktoberfest, the city has a long, storied past filled with fascinating history. Apparently we took the scenic route through the base of the Dolomites. I didn’t see much as I slept most if the way! Although we are still in Italy, it feels more Austrian due to the scenery & houses! We are now about to stop for a comfort break…. And it’s not an Autogrill! We are at a small local town hotel/cafe called Al Brente in Levico Terme. It is in beautiful surroundings, so much more personable, and so cheaper in comparison to the Autogrill ... read more

Bavaria D2 Continental breakfast at the B&B Hotel before venturing out to do the walking tour of the old town of Nuremberg where Hitler held his rallies in WWll. Firstly we went to the old wall but unfortunately could not find a way to get onto it. We did however come across a sign saying no photographs finding that we had strayed into the red light district with young ladies ( I think) leaning out of the windows with large body parts hanging over the window cill. We did a hasty retreat keeping our eyes down and went to the St Lorenz Church,which was bombed during the war,and luckily rebuilt to its former magnificence with its twin towers. There are many old magnificently restored buildings around town which are unique to this part of Europe. The ... read more

Da ich letztes Wochenende bei meiner Mutter war, besuchten wir am Samstag das Germanische Nationalmuseum in Nürnberg. An meinem letzten Besuch dort kann ich mich nicht mehr erinnern und daher war es eine schöne Abwechslung. Zur Zeit gibt es u.a. eine Sonderausstellung zum Mittelalter.... read more