Place to visit
Nuremberg Zoo, Germany: what it is and when to go
Nuremberg Zoo is a zoo in Nuremberg, Germany (Tiergarten Nürnberg). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Nuremberg, Germany · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- Tiergarten Nürnberg
- Where
- Germany · Am Tiergarten 30
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 130 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:30-18:00
- Website
- tiergarten.nuernberg.de
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 49.44745, 11.14487
What it is and where
Nuremberg Zoo is a zoo in Nuremberg, Germany (Tiergarten Nürnberg). It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Nuremberg, where this site lists 92 more places to see, 4.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.44745, 11.14487; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Nuremberg Zoo is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:24
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:07
- JunBest time16:02
- JulBest time15:39
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:49
- DecBest time7:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Nuremberg Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- SchmausenbuckHill in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany360 m
- Pegnitztal OstNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany2.6 km
- Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally GroundsMuseum about causes, connections, and consequences of Nazi Germany2.8 km
- RechenbergDistricte of Nuremberg3.1 km
- Regiomontanus-SternwarteObservatory3.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: With kids
- Berlin Zoo: zoo in Germany
- Europa-Park: theme park in Germany
- Berlin Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum: Botanical garden and museum located in Berlin
- Tierpark Berlin: zoo in Germany
- Tierpark Hagenbeck: zoo in Hamburg, Germany
- Autostadt: museum and park in Wolfsburg, Germany
Every Germany place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nuremberg Zoo?
It is a zoo in Nuremberg, Germany (Tiergarten Nürnberg in the local language). It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Nuremberg Zoo?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58.
How do you get to Nuremberg Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 130 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Schmausenbuck, Pegnitztal Ost, Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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