Open Monument Day Nuremberg
Nationwide day of action with guided tours in over 28 Nuremberg monuments
About Monument Day Nuremberg
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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.
Monument Day Nuremberg — edition 2026
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.
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
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
Prices Monument Day Nuremberg 2026
All guided tours and visits are free. Donations to the German Foundation for Monument Protection are appreciated.
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.
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Where it takes place Monument Day Nuremberg
Über 28 Denkmäler im Stadtgebiet Nürnberg
Nürnberger Altstadt und Stadtgebiet, 90402 Nürnberg