Living in Nuremberg

Lively, urban, cosmopolitan, but relaxed, compact and with lots of personal touches – Nuremberg offers a high quality of life with a very special flair. Nuremberg is not only a good place for working, it is excellent for living, too.

Nuremberg’s environmental data are extremely good for a metropolis with a population of half a million.The city is among the world’s “top ten percent” of metropolises with the best environmental conditions.

Mercer ranking of environmental conditions in 218 world metropolises.

Dream homes can still become reality relatively easily and at attractive prices in Nuremberg. From apartments in old Jugendstil buildings, penthouse apartments on the banks of the River Pegnitz, modern living in new buildings or factory lofts to a house in the country.

Education in Nuremberg is based on the Bavarian school system, which is one of the best in Germany. A full range of schools and a variety of training institutions provide a high level of education.

The green belts and river meadows through the city center or the spacious parks and lakes offer ideal facilities for relaxing, whether by bike, inline skates or walking. Culture and party fans also get their money’s worth.

Shopping in Nuremberg in one of Europe’s largest pedestrian malls is a real pleasure. Shopping in Nuremberg has its own flair typical of this city. This is ensured by the successful integration of modern city functions with the historic buildings in the medieval core of the city – a guarantee for shopping tours with added interest. A multi-faceted range of products is waiting to be discovered, whether you are looking for well-known designer fashions or the quality and freshness of regional food.

Nuremberg has a large spectrum of hospitals that provide an extremely high standard of treatment and care for the people in the region.

There is also a varied range of facilities for children and young people. They can spend their free time usefully in a variety of after-school care centers, youth centers, at youth welfare get-togethers and activity playgrounds, and the children’s and youth social services help in case of difficulties.

Nuremberg is one of the 20 safest metropolises in the world. The detection rate is high for a comparatively small number of crimes.

Apart from the many places of interest and leisure facilities in the city itself, the surrounding region is also excellent for outings. The Franconian Lakes have developed into an eldorado for swimmers, sailors and surfers.Franconian Switzerland is one of Europe’s loveliest areas for climbing and hiking.