Nuremberg Card Price 2026: Adult, Child & Family Cost Breakdown
The Nuremberg Card costs €38 per adult for 48 hours. Here's the full price breakdown for kids, families, vouchers, and whether it pays for itself.
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How Much Does the Nuremberg Card Cost?
Last updated August 2026, here's the short answer to how much does the Nuremberg Card cost: €38 per adult for a fixed 48-hour window. Children aged 6 to 11 pay €12, and kids 5 and under ride free with a paying adult. This guide covers family totals, the 48-hour cost math, and what the flat price leaves out.
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Nuremberg Card Cost at a Glance
The Nuremberg Card has one adult price and three related rates for children, bundles, and vouchers. Every rate below covers the same 48 hours of free entry to roughly 30 museums and attractions, plus unlimited public transit in Zone A, covering Nuremberg, Fürth, and Stein. That transit allowance alone covers the subway, trams, buses, and second-class S-Bahn trains across Zone A, normally a separate ticket purchase. Flagship inclusions like the Imperial Castle, the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, the Albrecht Dürer House, and the DB Museum are covered at full value. That holds no matter how many of the roughly 30 attractions you visit within the 48 hours. A separate voucher option shares the same €38, €12, and €76 denominations but suits gifting rather than same-day use. For everything included beyond the price, see the full Nuremberg Card overview.
| Card type | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (12+) | €38 | 48 hours |
| Child (6-11) | €12 | 48 hours |
| Child (0-5, with a paying adult) | Free | 48 hours |
| Two-adult bundle voucher | €76 | 48 hours each |
Is There a Cheaper 24-Hour Nuremberg Card?
There is no 24-hour or 72-hour Nuremberg Card. It comes in a single 48-hour duration at one price, €38. Because the clock runs continuously, a card started at 9 a.m. Friday expires at 9 a.m. Sunday, not at the end of the calendar day. That fixed window changes the cost-per-day math compared with passes offering shorter tiers. Activate the card first thing in the morning. You then get two full sightseeing days for about €19 each, instead of losing hours to a late-afternoon start. A three-day visitor still pays the same €38, since there's no extra tier to stretch the pass further. Plan your two most admission-heavy days inside that 48-hour block, and treat any additional days as walking or single-ticket transit days.
Family and Group Cost Breakdown
A family of four - two adults and two children aged 6 to 11 - pays €100 total for 48 hours of admissions and transit. Two adults traveling without kids pay €76 total, exactly double the solo adult rate. There's no group or family discount on these rates. Students, retirees, and visitors with disabilities pay the same standard price too. Children aged 5 and under enter and ride free, but only when bought alongside at least one adult card. A family with two adults and one toddler under 6 pays just €76 total, the same as two adult cards alone. That €76 two-adult bundle voucher matches that same total, so treat it as a convenience purchase rather than a discount. Here's the total for common group sizes, using the standard 48-hour rates:
A family of four pays €100 for 48-hour admission to 30+ attractions, breaking even after just two included museums and a transit ticket.
| Group | Total price |
|---|---|
| Solo adult | €38 |
| Couple (2 adults) | €76 |
| 2 adults + 1 child (6-11) | €88 |
| 2 adults + 2 children (6-11) | €100 |
| 2 adults + 1 child (0-5) | €76 |
- 2 adult cards: 2 × €38 = €76
- 2 child cards (ages 6-11): 2 × €12 = €24
- Family of 4 total: €100 for 48 hours
What's Not Included in the Flat Price
The €38 rate covers free entry and transit, but several popular activities only get a 50 percent discount, not free admission. Special exhibitions inside included museums can also carry an on-site surcharge beyond standard admission. PLAYMOBIL FunPark in Zirndorf isn't on the free list either, though the card covers the bus ride there and a €2 discount on a high-season day ticket. Budget extra if any of these partner sites are on your itinerary. See the complete included museums and attractions before you plan your two days.
- Historic Rock Cellars - 50% off
- Nuremberg Underworlds tour - 50% off
- Faber-Castell Experience - 50% off
- Nicolaus Copernicus Planetarium - reduced admission
- Max Morlock Stadium tours - 50% off
Factor In the No-Refund Policy Before You Buy
The €38 price is fixed, but so is your commitment once you pay it. Nuremberg Card purchases cannot be cancelled, refunded, or exchanged for a different date. If your plans shift and you miss your 48-hour window, that money is gone. You'll need to buy a fresh card at full price, whether that's €38 solo or €100 for a family of four. Build in a buffer: choose a start time only after your travel plans, like a train arrival, are confirmed, rather than guessing at booking time.
Once activated, a 48-hour window has no refund option, so lock in your start time only after confirming travel plans like flight arrival.
Is the Price Worth It? A Quick Break-Even Check
Combine the Imperial Castle (€10) and the Germanisches Nationalmuseum (€10) with a standalone 48-hour transit ticket, about €21.20. That's already €41.20, more than the €38 card price, before you add a second museum or a second day. Add the DB Museum (€10) on a second day, and separate tickets total €51.20 for the same two days a single card covers for €38. Every additional included attraction after that point is pure savings, since the card price stays fixed at €38 no matter how much you pack in. For the complete value verdict beyond this quick math, read is the Nuremberg Card worth it.
Where to Buy the Nuremberg Card
Buy the card online through the official Nuremberg Tourism site, or in person at two main locations. The Tourist Information office at the Hauptmarkt sells it directly, as does the counter at Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof, the city's main train station. Fürth's Tourist Information office sells the card too, a convenient option if that's closer to your route. Many hotels in Nuremberg and Fürth also sell the card at the front desk. Choose your start date and time at checkout; the pass activates automatically and needs no separate check-in at attractions. Delivery is digital, by email, so there's nothing to print or collect in advance when you buy online. You may be asked for photo ID alongside the card, since it's registered to one named holder and can't be transferred to anyone else. Pay online with any of these methods:
- PayPal
- Maestro
- Mastercard
- Visa
- JCB
Nuremberg Card Price vs Other City Passes
At €38 for 48 hours, covering roughly 30 attractions and unlimited Zone A transit, the Nuremberg Card sits in the middle of the pack for German city passes. That 48-hour window works out to about €19 per day when you use both days fully - a useful benchmark against a single day's transit ticket alone. Coverage and pricing structures differ enough between German cities that a straight price comparison rarely tells the whole story. If you mainly want museum entry without the transit bundle, compare it with a city pass vs museum card. Costs and inclusions vary a lot by city, so check other city passes in Germany before committing to one destination. For the broader question of value, Are City Passes Worth It? 8 Factors to Help You Decide covers trade-offs beyond Nuremberg specifically. Whichever pass you choose, confirm the current 2026 price on the operator's own site before you book, since city-pass rates typically update each season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Nuremberg Card for one adult?
The Nuremberg Card costs €38 per adult for a fixed 48-hour period. That price is the same whether you buy online or in person. It cannot be refunded, cancelled, or exchanged once purchased, so pick a start time you can commit to.
How much does a child's Nuremberg Card cost?
Children aged 6 to 11 pay €12 for the same 48-hour card. Children 5 and under get in free, but only when purchased together with at least one adult card. A child-only card is allowed for ages 6 to 11 without an accompanying adult ticket.
Is there a cheaper one-day or 24-hour Nuremberg Card?
No, the Nuremberg Card is only sold as a single 48-hour pass at one flat price, €38. There's no 24-hour or 72-hour tier to choose from. If your trip is shorter than two days, you'll still pay the full 48-hour rate.
Are there discounts for students, seniors, or large groups?
No, adults pay the same €38 rate regardless of status. There's no discount for students or retirees. There's also none for people with disabilities or groups. Only children get a reduced price, and kids 5 and under are free with a paying adult.
What's the difference between a Nuremberg Card and a Nuremberg Card voucher?
A voucher is a gift-ready credit in the same €38, €12, and €76 denominations as the card itself. The difference is timing: a voucher stays usable for 3 years, while an activated card is locked into one 48-hour window. Redeem the voucher online when the recipient is ready to pick their own dates.
Can the Nuremberg Card price change after you buy it?
No, the €38, €12, and €76 prices are fixed the moment you complete checkout. Choosing an earlier or later start time doesn't change what you pay. That checkout total is what you're committed to, since changes and cancellations aren't possible afterward.
Do you need to activate the Nuremberg Card before using it?
No, you choose the exact start date and time when you buy the card, and that's the only activation step needed. There's no separate check-in, stamp, or app tap needed before your first use.
Can you visit the same attraction twice on one Nuremberg Card?
No, each included museum or sight can be entered only once per card. Admission is scanned at entry, so plan your two days without repeat visits to the same place.
Does it matter which day you start the Nuremberg Card?
Yes, some Monday closures are worth checking before you activate the card, since several museums close that day. Starting your 48 hours to include a Monday can shrink how much of the €38 price you actually use. Check current opening days before you commit to a start date.
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