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The medieval city of Nuremberg is located on the Danube-Main Canal and is a highlight of cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Nuremburg is a common start and/or finishing point of river cruises, so you may have time before or after your cruise to explore the city on your own. Featured destinations include Nuremberg Castle, the 900-year-old ramparts surrounding the city, the house of artist Albrecht Dürer, Notre Dame and Town Hall, all part of the Old Town, known as "Alstadt"; You can also take a WWII tour, visit the Coliseum, and the Nazi Parade Ground and Justice Palace. In December, the traditional Christmas markets dress the Hauptmarkt central square in lively colors and festive lights. Other stops on these river cruises might include Austria, Hungary, Romania, or other eastern European countries.

Best Danube River Cruises to Nuremberg for 2019

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All River Cruises to Nuremberg
Passau at sunset, Germany
The Legendary Danube - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,399
Embark the luxury river cruise ship MS Amacerto for a fascinating 8-day journey along the Danube River from Nuremberg to Budapest.
Saint Stephens Cathedral in Vienna
The Legendary Danube - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,299
Embark the luxurious MS Amaviola for a fascinating 8-day Danube River cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest. Tour medieval castles & monasteries, bike along the river, and sight-see in historic cities like Regensburg, Passau, Melk, and Vienna, where Baroque architecture blends into the scenic European backdrop.
Enjoy a carriage ride at the Christmas Market
Magical Christmas Markets - Cruise Only
7 Days from $3,099
Join the MS Amasonata on a unique 7-day adventure visiting multiple Christmas Markets along the scenic river route from the historic city of Nuremberg to the one and only Vienna.
Rooftop image of a Christmas Market
Magical Christmas Markets - Cruise Only
7 Days from $3,099
Enjoy a 7-day cruise of the traditional Christmas markets of the Danube River aboard the top-ranked MS Amacerto. Depart from Nuremburg and visit Regensburg, Passau in Germany and Melk, Austria en route to Vienna. You'll have plenty of time for Christmas souvenir shopping, enjoying local delicacies, exploring medieval towns & classic European cities.
Salzburg
Magical Christmas Markets
12 Days from $4,459
Visit multiple Christmas Markets on the scenic river route from Vienna to Prague. Discover some of the most enchanting landscapes of the region while you delight yourself with holiday tradition. Enjoy a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes, and Limited Edition tours.
Salzburg
Magical Christmas Markets
13 Days from $4,459
Visit multiple Christmas Markets on the scenic river route from Nuremberg to Vienna. Discover some of the most enchanting landscapes of the region while you delight yourself with holiday tradition.
Durnstein
Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only
8 Days from $2,999
Embark the luxurious MS Amacerto for an 8-day river cruise of the highlights of Europe along the Danube River from Budapest to Nuremberg. Walking tours, wine & food tasting, and city explorations immerse you in the cultural heart of Vienna, Bratisava, Passau, and Regensberg, as seen in Melk's massive Benedictine Abbey and other historic sites.
Durnstein
Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,199
The MS Amaviola hosts this 8-day cruise of the Danube River, from Budapest to Nuremburg, with stops in the traditional cities of Austria, Slovakia, and Germany along the way. The Main-Danube Canal crosses Europe's Continental Divide. You'll also enjoy savory wine from the Wachau Valley and tour gothic cathedrals and baroque abbeys.
Frauenkirche church in Nuremberg
The Legendary Danube - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,099
Board the luxurious MS Amasonata on this exclusive 8-day cruise of the Danube River. From Nuremberg, you will sail through Germany and Austria before arriving in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary. Ride bicycles along the Danube on daily guided tours and taste fine wines from the Wachau wine region in Austria.
Vienna
Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only
8 Days from $2,999
Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Enjoy an 8-day cruise of Iconic Christmas Markets aboard the MS Amalea!

Nuremberg Cruise Tips & Travel Guide

Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
Cruising Europe Christmas Markets
Explore the enchanting Christmas Markets throughout Germany, Austria and Hungary on your Europe river cruise. Drink hot mulled wine as you meander through these traditional street markets. This is sure to be a charming, festive way to spend the holiday.
Our Favorite Cruise Itineraries Visiting Nuremburg, Germany

Nuremburg to Amsterdam - Sail through the heart of the Rhine and Main Rivers finishing in legendary Amsterdam. Optionally, add on a visit to Prague to the beginning of your cruise.

Budapest to Strasbourg - Set sail on the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary visiting Vienna and Melk Austria, followed by Nuremburg on the Danube-Main Canal finishing in Strasbourg on the Rhine River.

Prague to Paris - After a visit to Prague set sail on the Main-Danube Canal visiting Nuremburg and Bamburg followed by legendary destinations on the Rhine River such as Koblenz and Rüdesheim, then on to the Moselle River where you'll visit the charming town of Cochem and on to romantic Paris.

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