WinterDorf mit Riesenrad
Located in Nuremberg's Old Town between the churches of St. Jakob and St. Elisabeth, this festive village features a 38-meter Ferris wheel with enclosed panoramic gondolas. Visitors can explore a nostalgic children's carousel, a winter labyrinth, and photo booths, or relax in heated wooden huts. The market offers a wide variety of seasonal food and drinks, including mulled wine, draft beer, bratwurst, and sweet treats.
What to Expect
Old Town winter village with a 38-meter panoramic Ferris wheel.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Options include winemaker’s mulled wine, egg punch, draft beer, Franconian bratwurst and grilled specialties, roast dishes, sweets, and other hot and cold winter drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children, couples, and groups
Vibe
Festive and nostalgic
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission to WinterDorf. Ferris-wheel panoramic ride: adults €6; children up to 1.40m tall €4. With a WÖHRL receipt, get 20% off one WinterDorf product. On Mondays, wearing a Christmas sweater gets you 50% off your second drink.
- Hours: Daily 11am–9pm; Fridays and Saturdays 11am–10pm. December 24 until 2pm. Official opening November 13 at 6pm. Light show Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm (except November 12), Sundays at 8pm. Pastoral rides 12–1:30pm; prayers at 6:30pm; fairy-tale characters Wednesdays 4–6pm; the Grinch Mondays through December 28 from 5–7pm; illuminated stilt figures Thursdays 5–7pm.
- Parking: Parking is available at Parkhaus Jakobsmarkt, Zirkelschmiedsgasse 9, or WÖHRL Parkhaus, Karl-Grillenberger-Straße 1B. The page also gives the U1 stop Weißer Turm as a public-transport option.
- Accessibility: All Ferris wheel gondolas are wheelchair accessible.
Tips & Advice
- Use the U1 to Weißer Turm or park at one of the two named car parks for access to the Jakobsplatz grounds.
- If you want a Ferris-wheel ride, buy a separate ticket at the on-site ticket office.
- Bring a WÖHRL receipt if you want to claim the discount on one WinterDorf product.
- Wear a Christmas sweater on a Monday to qualify for the second-drink promotion.
- Choose a weekday appearance or light-show session if you want to see those programme features.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission to the WinterDorf is free.
- Ferris-wheel rides require an extra ticket; children up to 1.40 metres have a child ticket.
- Show a WÖHRL receipt for a discount on one WinterDorf product.
- On Mondays, wear a Christmas sweater for a discount on your second drink.
- The official opening night features a light show, live singing and guests of honor.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can families do at WinterDorf?
The grounds have a nostalgic children's carousel, a winter labyrinth and photo booths, alongside the Ferris wheel and food stalls.
Do Ferris-wheel rides require a separate ticket?
Yes. WinterDorf entry is free, but Ferris-wheel rides are an extra-ticket activity; tickets are sold at the on-site ticket office.
What food and drink is available?
Choices include bratwurst, grilled specialities, roast duck, gingerbread, churros, crêpes, waffles, vegetarian dishes, mulled wine, egg punch and beer. Food can be eaten in the heated huts.
Can wheelchair users ride the Ferris wheel?
Yes. All of the enclosed Ferris-wheel gondolas are wheelchair-accessible.
Where can I park or take public transport?
Parking is available at Parkhaus Jakobsmarkt or WÖHRL Parkhaus. The U1 stop Weißer Turm is the public-transport option.
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