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How To Reach Ehekarussell

How to Reach Ehrenkarussell, Nuremberg, Germany

The Ehekarussell, also known as the Marriage Carousel, is a famous fountain located in Nuremberg, Germany. It is based on a poem by Hans Sachs and portrays different stages of married life. To visit this interesting attraction, you can follow these transportation methods:

By Air

If you are coming from abroad or any city far away within Germany, the nearest airport is Nuremberg Airport (Flughafen Nürnberg). From the airport:

  • Take the U-Bahn (subway), line U2 towards "Nürnberg Röthenbach" and alight at the "Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof" (Nuremberg Central Station).
  • From Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, you can either walk for about 15 minutes or take tram lines 4, 6 or 8 and get off at the "Hauptmarkt" stop which is a short walk to the Ehekarussell.

By Train

Nuremberg is well connected by train. If arriving at the central station (Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof):

  • You can reach the Ehekarussell by foot in approximately 15 minutes heading northwest towards the scenic old town.

By Car

For those travelling by car:

  • Nuremberg is connected to various highways. Follow signs to the city center (Zentrum) and then towards the old town (Altstadt).
  • Parking is available at various car parks around the city. The closest parking to the Ehekarussell is Parkhaus Hauptmarkt or Adler Parkhaus.

By Public Transport

If you are in the city:

  • You can use the Nuremberg U-Bahn, Tram, or Bus systems.
  • Closest U-Bahn stations are "Lorenzkirche" and "Weißer Turm" both are within walking distance to the Ehekarussell.
  • For Trams, lines 4, 6 or 8 can be used.
  • Several bus lines also operate in the area.

Please verify the latest schedules and routes on the local transportation websites or use a navigation app for real-time information as service may change.

By Foot

If you are staying in the city center, Nuremberg's old town is very pedestrian-friendly, and you can easily reach the Ehekarussell by walking and enjoying the historic surroundings.

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