Nuremberg

Nuremberg has a cosy, long-established scene in the Old Town. Many of the bars here have been around for decades.

The scene

In the Old Town you’ll find La Bas with its beer garden, the small Bar59 and Rote Bar with live music. Savoy Bar has been a fixture for more than 40 years.

When to go?

  • August – CSD Nürnberg: March and festival in the Old Town.
  • Advent: The Christkindlesmarkt is world-famous.

Tours & activities in Nuremberg

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Practical tips

  • The Old Town is compact and easy to explore on foot.
  • Some bars are closed during the week.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organisers each year.

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Places in Nuremberg

Nightlife

BarBar59Nuremberg old townKellerbier on tap, homemade schnapps and Schlager: since 2012 Bar59 on Johannesgasse has been a small, warm LGBTQ bar in the old…BarDATE 6Nuremberg old townLiving-room atmosphere, cocktails and pitchers and a host the guests know by name: DATE 6 on Mostgasse is a small scene bar…Cocktail BarDie Rote BarCocktail bar · Nuremberg old townColourful art on the walls, a bar counter where the bartenders take centre stage and a large gin selection: Rote Bar on…PubEinfachso PilsbarNuremberg GleißhammerA rainbow flag outside the door, music you choose yourself on a screen and changing art on the walls: Einfachso Pilsbar is…PubLa BasPub & restaurant · Nuremberg old townHot Franconian food from mid-morning and beer until 5 am: La Bas on Hallplatz is a restaurant and queer pub in one,…BarSavoy BarNuremberg main stationChandeliers, an old building right behind the main station and a landlord who welcomes every guest warmly: Savoy Bar has been an…

Wellness

SaunaAchilleus Men’s Spa & SaunaGay sauna · Nuremberg old townAchilleus Men’s Spa & Sauna is in the middle of Nuremberg's old town, a few minutes from the main station: around 1,000…

Stay

HotelFive Reasons Hotel & HostelNuremberg old town (by the city wall)Hotel and hostel right by the medieval city wall, a few minutes from the main station. According to misterb&b, Achilleus Men's Spa…HotelHotel VictoriaNuremberg old town (Königstraße)Four-star hotel on the Königstraße pedestrian zone between the main station and the old town. Pigalle Schlagerbar and Bar59 are around five…HotelLeonardo Royal Hotel NürnbergNuremberg city centre (at the main station)Four-star hotel opposite the main station, a few minutes from the Königstor. Savoy Bar and Achilleus Men's Spa are around six minutes'…HotelPark Plaza NurembergNuremberg city centre (at the main station)Modern chain hotel near the main station and pedestrian zone, with a large sauna and wellness area. Achilleus Men's Spa is around…

Community

Community CenterFliederlich – Queeres ZentrumQueer centre · Nuremberg Gostenhof / PlärrerFliederlich e. V. is Nuremberg's queer centre, right at Plärrer. The association offers counselling, numerous groups and an open meet-up.

FAQ: Nuremberg

Which gay bars and clubs are there in Nuremberg?

The Atlas currently lists 6 bars and clubs in Nuremberg, including Die Rote Bar, La Bas, Bar59 and Savoy Bar. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.

Is there a gay sauna in Nuremberg?

Yes, for example Achilleus Men’s Spa & Sauna.

Which gay-friendly hotels are there in Nuremberg?

Recommended options include Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel, Hotel Victoria, Leonardo Royal Hotel Nürnberg and Park Plaza Nuremberg.