Name: Open Monument Day Nuremberg 2026
Start: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Über 28 Denkmäler im Stadtgebiet Nürnberg

Monument Day Nuremberg

About Monument Day Nuremberg

The Open Monument Day is the largest German cultural event organized by the German Foundation for Monument Protection (DSD). Annually on the second Sunday in September, more than 6,500 monuments open their doors nationwide. In Nuremberg, this regularly includes over 28 structures from all eras — city walls, castles, churches, industrial buildings, and residential buildings. Experts from monument preservation and archaeology offer free guided tours of otherwise inaccessible spaces. The motto for 2026 is 'NETWORKS: Monuments & Infrastructure'.

Dates 13 Sep — 13 Sep 2026

Venue Nürnberg (09564)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Monument Day Nuremberg — edition 2026

The 2026 Open Monument Day takes place nationwide and in Nuremberg on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Motto: 'NETWORKS: Monuments & Infrastructure'. The central nationwide opening ceremony will be held on Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg. In Nuremberg, over 28 monuments will open, including the city wall, Pellerhof, Pilatushaus, Gustav-Adolf Memorial Church, and many more.

The 2026 edition of the Open Monument Day, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, is themed 'NETWORKS: Monuments & Infrastructure', examining the historical networks that shape our cities — from medieval aqueducts to the railways of industrialization.

In Nuremberg, over 28 monuments from all districts and eras will be open. Highlights include industrial monuments (Wiethaler Brewery Neunhof), castles (Grünsberg Castle), sacred buildings (Gustav-Adolf Memorial Church), and prominent city center locations like Pellerhof and Pilatushaus.

The central nationwide opening ceremony will take place on Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg — thus, the Franconia region is doubly represented in 2026.

Highlights Monument Day Nuremberg 2026

Motto 'NETWORKS: Monuments & Infrastructure'
Over 28 monuments open in Nuremberg
Free guided tours with monument conservators and archaeologists
Nationwide opening in Bamberg (Maximiliansplatz)
Official app with tour planning and bookmarks

Programme Monument Day Nuremberg 2026

Sunday, September 13, 2026 — Nuremberg Program

Nuremberg City Wall — Guided tour through normally inaccessible defensive towers and wall sections
Gustav-Adolf Memorial Church — 20th-century architecture and building history
Pellerhof — Renaissance patrician palace with courtyard
Pilatushaus — Late Gothic burgher house with historical workshops
Wiethaler Brewery Neunhof — Industrial monument of brewing culture
Grünsberg Castle — Medieval castle complex south of Nuremberg
Over 22 additional monuments in residential, religious, defensive, and industrial categories — full list in the DSD app and on nuernberg.de

Nationwide Opening

Opening ceremony on Maximiliansplatz, Bamberg — Ceremony with patrons, live music, and public program

Prices Monument Day Nuremberg 2026

All guided tours and visits are free. Donations to the German Foundation for Monument Protection are appreciated.

Practical information

Practical information — Monument Day Nuremberg

Getting There

Most monuments are located in Nuremberg's Old Town and are within walking distance of the main train station. Outdoor locations like Grünsberg Castle or Wiethaler Brewery are accessible by car or VGN public transport — see the DSD app and city portal.

Admission

All guided tours and visits are free. Registration is recommended for individual sites (via the DSD platform).

App and Program

The official app 'Tag des offenen Denkmals' (iOS, Android) helps with tour planning. A printed magazine is also available at the Nuremberg Tourist Information center.

A Nationwide Movement with Local Diversity

The Open Monument Day is rooted in the European Journées européennes du patrimoine, which were established in France in 1985. The German version has been coordinated by the German Foundation for Monument Protection (DSD) since 1993. Every year on the second Sunday in September, over 6,500 monuments open their doors — from village chapels to industrial giants. The city of Nuremberg, one of Germany's richest monument cities, has been among the most active participating cities since the very first events.

Over 28 Monuments in Nuremberg

The program in Nuremberg regularly includes 28 or more monuments from all city districts and all eras. The focus is on prominent structures like the medieval city wall, the Gustav-Adolf Memorial Church, the Pellerhof, and the Pilatushaus, as well as hidden industrial monuments like the Wiethaler Brewery in Neunhof or Grünsberg Castle. The monuments are categorized into seven groups: industrial monuments, castles and fortifications, sacred buildings, public buildings, residential buildings, defensive structures, and other objects.

Free Guided Tours with Experts

The special appeal of this day of action is access to spaces that are normally not publicly accessible. Monument conservators, architects, archaeologists, and restorers guide visitors through attics, crypts, industrial halls, and private palaces. They explain restoration methods, architectural history, and current conservation issues. All guided tours are free of charge.

2026 Motto: 'NETWORKS'

The 2026 motto is 'NETWORKS: Monuments & Infrastructure', focusing on the infrastructural networks that connect historical cities: water pipes, bridges, railways, energy, and postal routes. The central nationwide opening ceremony in 2026 will take place on Maximiliansplatz in neighboring Bamberg.

An App and Magazine-Supported Experience

The DSD offers an official app (iOS / Android) with a search function, bookmarks, and detailed information about all monuments. Additionally, a printed magazine with special topics and a photo generator for personal mementos are available.