# Rock im Park: what to do between sessions in Nuremberg

Source: https://eventweekends.com/festival/rock-im-park/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 4 to 6 June 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Zeppelinfeld, Nuremberg, Germany, about 4 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free.
- **Best base:** Altstadt: Inside the walls.
- **Getting there:** Nuremberg airport (NUE) has a 12-minute U-Bahn to the centre; Munich airport is 1.5 hours by train.
- **Weather:** In June, Nuremberg averages highs of about 23°C and lows of 12°C, with roughly 69 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 16 h 03 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Old town and castle tour; Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600; Bamberg day trip

## Weather and what to pack

In June, Nuremberg averages highs of about 23°C and lows of 12°C, with roughly 69 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 16 h 03 min of daylight.
- A warm layer for the evenings.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Earplugs, a power bank and a small backpack; campers add a head torch.

## Airport to venue

Nuremberg airport (NUE) has a 12-minute U-Bahn to the centre; Munich airport is 1.5 hours by train.

Trams and S-Bahn to Dutzendteich.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Station area. Chain hotels.
- **mid:** Altstadt. Inside the walls.
- **luxury:** Le Méridien by the station. Grand hotel.
- Hotels we would book: Motel One Nürnberg-Plärrer (budget), Hotel Victoria (mid), Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nürnberg (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Before the gates open (Friday 4 June)

Music runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.
- Easy outing: Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600. History tour.
- Free: Hauptmarkt and the Beautiful Fountain.

### A day off-site (Saturday 5 June)

Skip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.
- Half-day: Old town and castle tour. Kaiserburg and the old town.
- Eat: Lebkuchen Schmidt, Gingerbread

### Campers: shower, food and a break

Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.
- Rain or heat backup: Germanisches Nationalmuseum.
- Eat: Bratwursthäusle, Nuremberg sausages

### Recovery day (Monday 7 June)

Slow outings only.
- Free idea: Castle gardens.
- Eat: Hausbrauerei Altstadthof, Brewery

## Tours worth booking

- [Old town and castle tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Nuremberg%20walking%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rock-im-park): Kaiserburg and the old town.
- [Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Nuremberg%20trials%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rock-im-park): History tour.
- [Bamberg day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Bamberg%20day%20trip&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rock-im-park): Smoked beer and old town.
- [Rothenburg ob der Tauber day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Rothenburg%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rock-im-park): Walled medieval town.

## Where to eat

- Bratwursthäusle: Nuremberg sausages
- Hausbrauerei Altstadthof: Brewery
- Lebkuchen Schmidt: Gingerbread

## With kids

- Toy Museum.
- Nuremberg Zoo.

## Rainy-day backups

- Germanisches Nationalmuseum.
- DB Museum.

## Getting around

- U-Bahn U1 runs to Messe; Roth is 30 minutes south by S-Bahn.
- Deutsche Bahn ICE trains link the big cities; the Deutschlandticket covers all local and regional transport for a monthly fee.
- Trade fair and event tickets often include free local transport: check yours.

## Questions people ask

### When is Rock im Park 2027?

The next edition is 4 to 6 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Rock im Park?

In June, Nuremberg averages highs of about 23°C and lows of 12°C, with roughly 69 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 16 h 03 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Zeppelinfeld?

Nuremberg airport (NUE) has a 12-minute U-Bahn to the centre; Munich airport is 1.5 hours by train. Trams and S-Bahn to Dutzendteich.

### Where should I stay for Rock im Park?

For most visitors the best base is Altstadt: Inside the walls.

### What else can we do around Rock im Park?

Good short outings in Nuremberg include Old town and castle tour, Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Rock im Park?

Family-friendly picks: Old town and castle tour, Rothenburg ob der Tauber day trip. Toy Museum.

### How far is Zeppelinfeld from Nuremberg centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. Trams and S-Bahn to Dutzendteich.

More in Nuremberg: https://eventweekends.com/city/nuremberg/