We visited Nuremberg, a fairytale-like city of medieval streets, colourful buildings and an impressive hilltop castle, for the kids’ first trip to Germany. Staying at Hotel VICTORIA Nürnberg, right in the heart of the Old Town, meant we could step outside each morning and explore almost everything on foot.
We stayed in one of their family rooms, which felt spacious, comfortable and thoughtfully designed for travelling with kids. While the property retains the charm and personality you’d expect from a locally run boutique hotel, the rooms have been modernised with contemporary interiors and, very importantly during our summer visit, air conditioning. We also loved waking up to views across Nuremberg’s historic Old Town.
What really stood out was the service. The team were incredibly warm, friendly and helpful throughout our stay, giving Hotel VICTORIA that personal feel you sometimes lose at larger hotels. Thoughtful complimentary touches included filtered water for guests and free ice cream, which was obviously a huge hit with Ever and River after a hot afternoon exploring.
Breakfast was another highlight, with a generous classic European spread of fresh breads, cheeses, cold cuts, fruit and pastries, alongside made-to-order eggs and freshly prepared coffee.
The location made exploring Nuremberg incredibly easy. We wandered through the Old Town, made our way up to the impressive Imperial Castle and spent plenty of time sampling traditional German food. One of our favourite meals was inside the historic town hall, which felt perfectly fitting for our time in the city.
Nuremberg turned out to be such a memorable introduction to Germany for Ever and River, with just the right mix of history, food and family-friendly things to do. Having a small, welcoming hotel in the middle of the Old Town made it even more special and gave us a lovely local base for experiencing the city together.
