Zirndorf: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Alte Veste is located in the vicinity of Zirndorf – a specific point of reference for anyone wishing to include historic sites in their trip.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Zirndorf.

Surroundings

Faber-Castell Castle is located in the surrounding area of Zirndorf; Cadolzburg, Nuremberg with the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Lerchenbühl, Heroldsberg and Rotenberg are also located in the surrounding area.

Culture

Zirndorf is associated with the Thirty Years' War and has a long tradition of toy making. The town museum presents the city's tin toy industry and Wallenstein's Battle of 1632 in themed exhibitions.

The historic centre is home to the St. Rochus Church, dating from the 14th century, as well as Franconian half-timbered, brick and sandstone buildings. These include the bathhouse from the period after the Thirty Years' War and the Zirndorf Brewery, founded in 1674.

The tower of Alte Veste is a landmark of Zirndorf associated with Wallenstein's camp of 1632. It includes a viewing platform and a Viscope projection showing the historic camp in the landscape.

Archaeological finds such as stone tools, stone drills and clay vessels indicate that the area of Zirndorf was inhabited from approximately 4000 to 1000 BC.

Landscape

Moritzberg is located in the wider regional surroundings of Zirndorf.

Zirndorf's well-maintained parks include Zimmermannspark and Stadtpark. They offer local green spaces for relaxation and leisure.

The Bibert is designated as a local river of Zirndorf.

Getting Around

A hiking programme in the wider Fürth district comprises 14 selected full-day and half-day tours. The routes range from 3 to 25 kilometres and are described as suitable for families, explorers and more athletic hikers. They connect natural, cultural, historical and regional culinary sites.

The Zirndorf Tourist Information Office is located at Marktplatz 1, 90513 Zirndorf.

Zirndorf has a Bike-&-Ride station at Zirndorf-Kneippallee railway station; access is via Paul-Metz-Straße.

Local Character

In mid-August, Zirndorf holds a traditional Kärwa festival with a parade. This is complemented by town festivals, markets and a broader cultural programme.

A local tavern tradition is reflected in restaurants, markets and town celebrations.

For further destination selection, these also include Veitsbronn, Cadolzburg, Stein, Langenzenn, Wilhermsdorf, Oberasbach, Fürth and Puschendorf.

To the higher-level travel overview: Fürth.