If you’ve been looking for a winter city break to the city that’s home to the world’s best Christmas market, then you’re in luck as Nuremberg in Germany just got a lot easier to reach. easyJet has now launched Manchester-Nuremberg flights, making Manchester the only UK airport outside London with a direct link to the city.
Flights run on Mondays and Fridays until early January 2027, with return fares from £64 per person. That price is the cheapest return fare available at the time of publication and doesn’t cover extras such as seat selection or hold luggage.
Stephen Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airport, said the route “is a hotbed of German culture, history, cuisine and architecture” and expects it to prove popular with travellers from Manchester.
What to see in Nuremberg
Flights from Manchester to Nuremberg have launched at the perfect time. The city is compact; you can easily cover its Old Town on foot, and its Christmas market runs throughout the festive season. Here’s what to put on your list.
The Christkindlesmarkt
This centuries-old market fills the Hauptmarkt square with traditional wooden stalls selling handcrafted gifts, decorations and festive treats. Expect Glühwein, roasted almonds and gingerbread, with choirs, carol singers and musicians performing throughout.
Nuremberg Castle
Once one of the most important imperial residences of the Holy Roman Empire, it sits high above the red-roofed Old Town. Climb the Sinwell Tower for the views or descend into the Deep Well, which drops more than 160 feet below ground.
The Old Town
Some of Europe’s best-preserved medieval city walls surround its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, churches and cafes. Look out for the Schöner Brunnen fountain and the medieval covered bridges across the River Pegnitz.
The city’s churches
St Lorenz, a Gothic masterpiece, has twin towers that dominate the skyline. Across the Pegnitz, St Sebaldus dates to the early 1200s and is linked to Nuremberg-born composer Johann Pachelbel, of Canon in D Major fame.
Palace of Justice and Nazi Party Rally Grounds
The Palace of Justice hosted the trials of leading Nazi government figures after the Second World War and now houses the Memorium Nuremberg Trials museum. Nearby, the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, an outdoor arena built for huge annual rallies in the 1930s, examines the rise of National Socialism and Fascism in Europe, its consequences and the lessons for future generations.
What to eat and drink in Nuremberg
Nürnberger Rostbratwurst
These small grilled pork sausages have been made in the city for hundreds of years. Street stands serve them “drei im Weggla”, three in a crusty roll with sauerkraut and German mustard.
Nürnberger Lebkuchen
This gingerbread has Protected Geographical Indication status, so it can only be made in the city and its surroundings. Styles range from chocolate-coated to nut-based, and although it’s tied to Christmas, many bakeries sell it year-round.
Franconian beer
Franconia, the part of Bavaria around Nuremberg, has one of the highest concentrations of breweries in the world. Beer cellars, taverns, and historic brewhouses across the city pour everything from smoky Märzen-style beers to crisp lagers brewed by centuries-old methods.
