What Does the Nuremberg Card Include? Full 2026 Breakdown
See exactly what the Nuremberg Card includes: free museums, free Zone A transit, and 50% partner discounts, plus what's excluded and 2026 pricing.
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What Does the Nuremberg Card Include?
Last updated August 2026: what does the Nuremberg Card include? Free admission to about 30 museums and attractions, unlimited transit across Zone A, and 50% partner discounts all apply within one 48-hour window. First-time visitors get one pass instead of separate museum and transport tickets.
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What Does the Nuremberg Card Include? Quick Answer
The Nürnberg Card is the 48-hour sightseeing pass covering Nuremberg and Fürth. It bundles three benefits into a single purchase: free museum admission, free public transit, and partner discounts. Coverage starts at whatever date and time you select during checkout, not at a fixed calendar day. Museums close on staggered days, most often Mondays, so timing the 48 hours around opening schedules matters as much as the attraction list itself. See the Nuremberg Card overview for current pricing tiers and purchase options. This table sorts every benefit into three categories, plus a fourth for what stays excluded.
| Category | What You Get | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Free admission | About 30 museums and attractions | Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer House, Germanisches Nationalmuseum |
| Free transport | Zone A public transit for 48 hours | Metro, streetcar, bus, S-Bahn |
| 50% discount | Select partner attractions | Historic Rock Cut Cellars, Nicolaus Copernicus Planetarium, Faber-Castell Experience |
| Not included | Certain admissions and repeat visits | Playmobil FunPark entry, special exhibits, second visits |
Free Admission: Which Museums and Attractions Are Covered
Roughly 30 museums and sights across Nuremberg and Fürth carry free admission with the card. That figure spans major landmarks and smaller specialty museums many itineraries skip entirely. Regular admission is covered in full, but extra-charge special exhibits are paid separately on-site. Fürth contributes at least two sites to the list: the Jüdisches Museum Franken and the Stadtmuseum Fürth.
- Kaiserburg (Nuremberg Imperial Castle)
- Albrecht Dürer's House
- Germanisches Nationalmuseum
- DB Museum Nuremberg
- Toy Museum
- Tiergarten Nürnberg (Nuremberg Zoo)
- Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Memorium Nuremberg Trials
- City Museum at Fembo's House
- Nuremberg Bratwurst Museum
- Museum of Industrial Culture
- New Museum, State Museum for Art and Design
- Natural History Museum
- Deutsches Museum Nuremberg
- Jüdisches Museum Franken in Fürth
- Stadtmuseum Fürth
Free Public Transport: Zone A, Every Mode, No Separate Ticket
Every Nuremberg Card doubles as its own transit ticket for the full 48 hours. Coverage spans VGN Zone A: Nuremberg, Fürth, and Stein. Simply show the card at a ticket inspection, since no separate paper or digital transit ticket is required. Regional trains are covered in second class only, without supplement fees.
Child passengers aged 5 and under ride free across all Zone A transit modes when paired with an adult card, providing substantial value for traveling families.
- Metro / U-Bahn
- Streetcar (tram)
- Bus
- S-Bahn and regional rail, second class
50% Discount Partners, and Their Exceptions
Partner attractions cut their price by 50% for the same 48 hours the card stays valid. Several partners allow online booking in advance with the card discount pre-applied. Bring the ticket plus a valid card on-site to confirm the reduced price. Without a valid card at check-in, a partner may cancel the booking or charge full price. These partner venues sit outside the roughly 30-site free-admission list, so the discount effectively expands what the card covers.
- Historic Rock Cut Cellars — discount excludes the Escape Room and concerts
- Underground of Nuremberg — discount excludes children's tours, special tours, and events
- Nicolaus Copernicus Planetarium — reduced admission applied at the counter
- Faber-Castell Experience
- Max Morlock Stadium tours
What's Not Included in the Nuremberg Card
Four gaps catch first-time buyers off guard. None of them fall under free admission or the 50% partner discount, so budget for them separately.
- Playmobil FunPark admission — not included; transit there is free, plus a seasonal €2 discount on the day ticket
- Special museum exhibits — regular admission only; pay any exhibit surcharge on-site
- Repeat visits — each museum or attraction can be visited once, since the card is scanned on entry
- Guided city tours — walking or vehicle tours of the city are not part of the card
Price, Validity, and Kids/Family Pricing for 2026
An adult Nürnberg Card costs €38 for the full 48-hour window. Children ages 6 to 11 pay €12 and can be bought as a standalone card. Children 5 and under enter and ride free, but only alongside at least one adult card purchased in the same order. Validity always runs 48 hours from the exact date and time chosen at checkout. There is no 24-hour or 72-hour version. That fixed structure means the choice made at checkout, not the calendar day, determines how much sightseeing time is available. For live pricing and any seasonal changes, check the Nuremberg Card Price 2026: Adult, Child & Family Cost Breakdown page before booking. Vouchers are also sold, in €38, €12, and €76 denominations, and stay valid for three years from purchase.
| Ticket | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (48 hours) | €38 | Covers one person for the full validity window |
| Child 6-11 | €12 | Can be bought without an accompanying adult card |
| Child 5 and under | Free | Requires at least one adult card in the same purchase |
Is the Nuremberg Card Worth It? A Breakeven Framework
A simple rule decides value here. Add up standalone admission for every attraction on the itinerary. Then add a 48-hour transit ticket, and compare the total to €38. If that total runs higher, the card wins outright. Visiting three or more paid attractions inside one 48-hour block, plus riding transit more than once or twice, usually clears the breakeven line. For a deeper breakdown by trip type, see this Nuremberg Card worth-it analysis. Similar math applies to any city pass decision, not only this one. Compare it against other German city cards before settling on one city's pass. Unlike a single-venue museum pass comparison, this card mixes multi-site admission with transit. A trip spent mostly walking the Old Town with one or two low-cost sights rarely breaks even. The same is true when a Monday closure trims the usable attraction list. None of this requires exact math on-site. A rough tally before booking is enough to decide.
Even with just twice transit used across the 48-hour window, three paid attractions usually justify the card; early morning starts maximize available sightseeing time.
- Imperial Castle standalone admission: about €10
- Albrecht Dürer House standalone admission: about €7.50
- Germanisches Nationalmuseum standalone admission: about €10
- 48-hour VGN Zone A transit ticket: check current published fares
How and Where to Buy, Plus Activation and Delivery
Buy the card online and choose the exact date and time it should start. Delivery is digital: the card arrives by email right after purchase, ready to show on a phone or tablet, so printing stays optional. In-person purchase works too, at Tourist Information on Hauptmarkt or at many partner hotels in Nuremberg and Fürth. No separate activation step exists. Whatever start time gets chosen at purchase becomes the validity window automatically. Picking an early-morning start time captures two full sightseeing days instead of losing hours to a late-afternoon activation. A lost digital card can be resent by contacting the tourist office with the booking number.
- Online payment: PayPal, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, or JCB
- Purchase channels: official website, Tourist Information at Hauptmarkt, or partner hotels
- Delivery: digital by email, no printing required
Rules to Know Before You Buy
A few purchase rules matter before paying, since none can be undone afterward. Read these before choosing a start date, especially around trip changes.
- Non-transferable — valid only for the person it was bought for; official photo ID may be requested
- No cancellation or rebooking — a schedule change means buying an entirely new card
- Single-use per site — each museum or attraction is scanned once and cannot be revisited
- Monday closures — several museums close Mondays; check current opening hours before picking a start time
- Lost-card reissue — Tourist Information at Hauptmarkt can reprint a lost physical card on request
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nürnberg Card?
The Nürnberg Card is Nuremberg and Fürth's official 48-hour sightseeing pass. It covers free museum admission, free Zone A public transport, and 50% partner discounts.
What does the Nuremberg Card include?
It includes free admission to about 30 museums and attractions, plus unlimited transit across Zone A. A 50% discount at select partners rounds out the pass for the same 48 hours.
Is public transport included in the Nuremberg Card?
Yes, transit is included. The card works as the ticket itself on the metro, streetcar, bus, and S-Bahn across Nuremberg, Fürth, and Stein for 48 hours. No separate transit ticket is needed.
Can children use the Nuremberg Card?
Yes. Children age 5 and under enter and ride free when purchased alongside at least one adult card. Ages 6 to 11 pay €12 and can be bought as a standalone ticket.
What is not included in the Nuremberg Card?
Playmobil FunPark admission is not included, though the transit there is free and a seasonal €2 ticket discount applies. Special museum exhibits cost extra on-site. Each museum or attraction can also be visited only once per card.
Where can you buy the Nuremberg Card?
Buy it online for immediate digital delivery by email, ready to show on a phone or tablet. In-person purchase is also available at Tourist Information on Hauptmarkt and at many partner hotels.
Are Nuremberg Card vouchers available?
Yes. Vouchers are sold in €38, €12, and €76 denominations and stay valid for three years from the purchase date. Remaining credit cannot be paid out in cash, but it can go toward a future card purchase.
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