BIOFACH 2027: what to do in Nuremberg after hours

9 to 12 February 2027 · ExpectedNuremberg, Germany

BIOFACH keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Nuremberg.

Tours in Nuremberg Hotels for these dates

Airport to NürnbergMesse

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

U1 to Messe.

Public transport directions to NürnbergMesse

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Station area	Chain hotels.
Mid-range	Altstadt	Inside the walls.
Splurge	Le Méridien by the station	Grand hotel.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Motel One Nürnberg-Plärrer
Mid-range: Hotel Victoria
Splurge: Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nürnberg

Links search the nights from 8 February to 13 February. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 9 to 12 February 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Tuesday 9 February

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

After darkOld town taverns.
EatHausbrauerei Altstadthof Brewery

Evening two

Wednesday 10 February

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatLebkuchen Schmidt Gingerbread

Companion day

Wednesday 10 February

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full dayRothenburg ob der Tauber day trip Full day · Family
Walled medieval town.

The day after the show

Saturday 13 February

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayOld town and castle tour Half day · Family
Kaiserburg and the old town.
EatBratwursthäusle Nuremberg sausages
FreeCastle gardens.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatHausbrauerei Altstadthof Brewery

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Rothenburg ob der Tauber day trip

Walled medieval town.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Old town and castle tour

Kaiserburg and the old town.

See times and prices

Toy Museum.
Nuremberg Zoo.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Rothenburg ob der Tauber day trip

Walled medieval town.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Bamberg day trip

Smoked beer and old town.

See times and prices

After dark

Old town taverns.

4 tours worth booking for BIOFACH

Tour	Length	Good for
Rothenburg ob der Tauber day trip	Full day	Families
Old town and castle tour	Half day	Families
Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600	Half day	Bad weather
Bamberg day trip	Full day	Food lovers

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Bratwursthäusle Nuremberg sausages
Hausbrauerei Altstadthof Brewery
Lebkuchen Schmidt Gingerbread

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor

Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600

History tour.

See times and prices

Germanisches Nationalmuseum.
DB Museum.

Getting around on event days

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.

Day trips from Nuremberg

Bamberg: 45 minutes
Rothenburg: 1 hour 15 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for BIOFACH.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is BIOFACH 2027?

The next edition is 9 to 12 February 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to NürnbergMesse?

Nuremberg airport (NUE) has a 12-minute U-Bahn to the centre; Munich airport is 1.5 hours by train. U1 to Messe.

Where should I stay for BIOFACH?

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

What can we do between sessions at BIOFACH?

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 BIOFACH?

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

How far is NürnbergMesse from Nuremberg centre?

About 6 km in a straight line. U1 to Messe.

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