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Viking Alsvin in Cologne, 2014, sailing from Nuremberg, Germany

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Cruises from Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg, on the Main-Danube Canal, is a stop on cruises between the Rhine and the Danube.

Things to do in Nuremberg, Germany

  • Imperial CastleThe medieval castle above the old town, with views over its rooftops.
  • Documentation CenterThe history of the Nazi Party rally grounds, in the unfinished Congress Hall.
  • ChristkindlesmarktOne of Germany's most famous Christmas markets, in December.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: low season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: high season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: high season

Spring to autumn, plus Christmas market season.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferNuremberg's river moorings are about 10 to 15 km from Nuremberg Airport, 20 minutes by taxi or U-Bahn. Frankfurt and Munich airports are 2 hours or more away. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

Rental cars: Not needed.

The airport for Nuremberg, Germany is Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg (NUE), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.

Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg (NUE) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Nuremberg, Germany

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Viking Alsvin in Cologne, 20143.7 ★Viking River CruisesViking Alsvin2014 · 3,138 GT · 190 guests · RhineViking Alsvin is a four-deck Viking Longship for 190 guests that joined the fleet in 2014. The ship is named for Alsvin, one of the two horses said to pull the sun's chariot…Viking Idi in Cologne, 20153.7 ★Viking River CruisesViking Idi2014 · 3,138 GT · 190 guests · RhineViking Idi, a 190-guest Longship that joined the fleet in 2014, belongs to the large class of sister ships Viking introduced in 2012. Idi, the namesake, is a frost giant who…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Nuremberg, Germany?

On Cruises Frog, 2 ships sail from Nuremberg, Germany: Viking Alsvin (Viking River Cruises) and Viking Idi (Viking River Cruises).

Which cruise lines sail from Nuremberg, Germany?

Viking River Cruises sails from Nuremberg, Germany.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Nuremberg, Germany?

Viking Alsvin (Viking River Cruises), at 3.7 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Nuremberg, Germany?

Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg (NUE). Lounge Frog lists 1 open lounge there for the wait before boarding.

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