Recommendations for Airports
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg (NUE) is only about 7 kilometers from the city center, making it the fastest way to get to Nuremberg.
- By subway: The U2 line is located directly below the terminal and runs every 10 minutes. You can reach Nuremberg Central Station in about 12 minutes without changing trains.
- By taxi: The ride to the city center takes about 15–20 minutes.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport is Germany’s largest international airport and is about 220 kilometers from Nuremberg.
- By train: ICE trains run regularly from the long-distance train station in Terminal 1 directly to Nuremberg. The journey takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.
- By car: You can reach Nuremberg in about 2.5 hours via the A3 (depending on traffic).
Munich Airport (MUC)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport Munich is located about 170 kilometers from Nuremberg.
- By train: The S-Bahn (S1 or S8) runs from the airport to Munich Central Station. There you can connect to the ICE train to Nuremberg. The total journey time is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
- By car: You can reach Nuremberg via the A9 motorway in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
- By bus: Star Alliance airlines offer a shuttle bus between Munich and Nuremberg airports.
Visas for entry into Germany
Participants from EU and Schengen countries do not require a visa to enter Germany.
In addition, there are a number of countries outside the EU and the Schengen area whose citizens can also enter Germany without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days. These include, for example:
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- United States of America (USA)
You can find a list of visa-free countries here. Guests from other countries should check in good time whether they require a visa. Please note that applying for a visa can take several weeks.
Detailed information on entry requirements, visa categories, and application procedures can be found on the official website of the German Federal Foreign Office: www.auswaertiges-amt.de