Germany’s Frankfurt and Nürnberg

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2016 | Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt - with so much commerce it’s nicknamed “Bankfurt” - has a delightful-to-explore old center. We'll also visit Nürnberg, a capital for both the First Reich (the Holy Roman Empire) and the Third. From its towering castle and playful fountains to its Nazi Documentation Center and maze of underground bomb shelters, Nürnberg is a fascinating study in contrasts. #ricksteveseurope #frankfurt #nuremberg
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[@weisthor0815]

as a german i feel sad about all the lost architecture of the war. germany was SO much more beautiful before the war.

[@Casper-we3dq]

It was the same in the U.K. Many beautiful buildings were lost. Unfortunately, after the war, many buildings built across the continent lacked the soul of the buildings that came before them.

[@Casper-we3dq]

pproust I think you might have missed my point. I was talking about the sadness of losing so many beautiful buildings across the continent. I certainly wasn’t trying to make a political point about who was worse when it came to the bombing. Europe is still a beautiful continent, but it was arguably even more so before the war.

[@TicklerDude]

Blame Hitler.

[@weisthor0815]

@@TicklerDude it´s not that easy

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

@@Casper-we3dq Lol the UK was hardly bombed at all. The UK destroyed its own history by trying to be modern.

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I would just like to say that while I was working in Saudi Arabia I always watch Rick Steve's Travels after work. It makes you forget you are temporary stock in a barren desert..

[@Koolzak-gmail]

I lived in Frankfurt, back in the 80s, I loved it! I just adore Germany! Beautiful country and amazing highways !

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Was station in Wiesbaden fron 1975 and 77 and loved Mainz Frankfurt and Wiesbaden

[@irgendeinname9256]

Ye we have the best crack

[@bergensteinmacwhorfmanteis2417]

The Germans never seize to leave me in awe with their pursuit of engineering and beautiful architecture.

[@TravelingThruLife]

To be fair, they’ve done some seizing too back in the day.

[@Real_SkyRipper]

@@TravelingThruLife nah those are lies, you can't seize what is yours by divine right.

[@trackdusty]

@@TravelingThruLife Like the Chinese are doing today...Tibet, Taiwan, South China Sea...and so on and on...

[@song7087]

@@TravelingThruLife oh look who's talking -_-

[@TravelingThruLife]

Dusty Camino very very true. Definitely don’t support any actions by the Chinese government whatsoever.

[@joannelwatson5066]

This episode has to be my very favorite. My ancestors left Nuremberg in 1716 and arrived in Virginia 1717. I wish that my paternal grandfather could have seen this.

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I seriously enjoy watching Rick Steves traveling shows

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Jessica Ramirez can we together travel to the world tour

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It has become my daily routine 😁😁👍

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Same

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Haid ER simp

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We’re supposed to...

[@gentleZen]

There's even some ancient cave painting, which can be seen at 3:05, if you look close enough. Wonderful!

[@Victaoarbr]

It's unbelievable that Germany's become the country it's nowadays. It was fully destroyed in the past, but now it looks like one of the most developed places in the world.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@Badger236]

It still looks like a medieval city.

[@ilyasabasi436]

From Amsterdam to Frankfurt by road.... amazing journey.

[@biancafehn5755]

Greetings from Nürnberg...:-) It's truely a beautiful city with lots of history and spots to explore...not to forget about the beer, Brezeln, Sauerkraut and Nürnberger Bratwürste. :-) I hope climatchange will not destroy the beautiful rivers, parks , forests and trees that give not only Nürnberg it's special charme...about the past: I appreciate how it's honestly faced to learn from the mistakes. "Who of you is without faults may throw the first stone."

[@yasiayasia3386]

russians are the new modern Nazis. But the russians never admit their crimes, unlike the Germans

[@biancafehn5755]

@@yasiayasia3386 I think there are such and such people everywhere.... everybody has a different map in the brain about the landscape....no matter who and where and when.

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

Those parks and trees are going to be there for a very long time. The climate has always 'changed'. I live in New England, 25,000 years ago this area was under a sheet of ice a mile and a half thick. Obviously anyone who can think independently of the b.s the media tells us would come to understand it. In the 70's the climate alarmists were telling us were headed into a new ice age so pack up and head south. Then it was global warming and we'll all be underwater so pack up and head for the hills. Then, because those of us who lived lond enough began to not believe the b.s they just switched to a blanket term that will cover all their bases and call it climate change. Also new tech is coming online that can remove co2 from the atmosphere and convert into graphite, or graphene? Not sure which. Preferably graphite because it makes excellent way to store energy.

[@irondoc1251]

Nuremberg is the most beautiful city in Germany! Not too large, not too small. And with a lot of Sightseeings and a lot of Nature around.

[@JohnDoe-nb9gd]

Living there i can’t confirm this but sure from a tourist perspective it’s might be true

[@conorbrown792]

​@@JohnDoe-nb9gdwhat's it like to live there compared to other German cities?

[@roycarlo54]

In this time of pandemic, Rick Steve's videos have become my means to temporarily escape everything that's happening right now. 😔

[@noricx6037]

Greetings from Romania ! 🇷🇴🇩🇪 I can’t wait to visit Germany in this winter !

[@yassineelmastour4898]

Mee too 😇

[@natureschild2000]

What a perceptive, succinct, accurate and profound summary of history and culture! Rick is a great writer and historian, and perhaps humanitarian.

[@mattwilliam5522]

So sensual and so erotic

[@aznzensation]

0:49 that girl with the bike strutted like nobody's business

[@bradmeeds1226]

She knew being filmed

[@artdeluxe5625]

Rick Steves is the godfather of travel vlogging!

[@horseplop9]

Yeah it's very sad that it's not going to last any longer he's probably retired now

[@JREVY22DECEPTICON416]

Germany is so beautiful 😍

[@ralfprior7669]

Very nice report about Frankfurt/Main and Nürnberg. As a German I’m deeply honored by this lovely video! If you will be in Frankfurt in 2021, when - so help us God - the Frankfurt Soccer Stadium (today it’s named Deutsche Bank Park, but it‘s called after it’s real name the Waldstadion) will be reopened, take part in a Bundesliga soccer match of Eintracht Frankfurt! You will be a spectator among 51.000 Frankfurt soccer fans! Phantastic atmosphere and a very big fun!

[@elenaned5237]

One of the most beautiful countries in the world!

[@seanfox8898]

What an icon of America. Wish he received more credit for all he has done for travelers from the US.

[@bruceg.6282]

I was stationed in Nuremburg when I was in the U.S. Army in 1972. Loved it.

[@renataostertag6051]

Merrell Barracks, formerly called "SS Kaserne" or ?!

[@andrewcampagnuolo2732]

I was at the 130th General Hospital '72-may '73.

[@bruceg.6282]

@Alex Alex not a word

[@heidifratus9674]

Nürnberg is my hometown ,it's beautiful and i love and miss it so much .

[@pigoff123]

Born in Munich and raised in Hanau. I worked at 97th in Frankfurt. 72 to 96 were the best years of my life. Spent a lot of time in Frankfurt. Fleamarkets along the river, Sachsenhausen and the Roman fort outside of Frankfurt.

[@trudyjackson9602]

Thank you so much for a beautiful afternoon of Rick Steves programs, you are wonderful in commentaries, interests, fun and so educational...I LOVE YOUR SHOWS!!!!!

[@user-iz4nk5gk9d]

When I came here, I was confused because people shook their heads left and right when they said yes, but now I'm used to it. And I want to live here longer than the scheduled date. Because to be exact, because of people, people are very open and funny people, I want to keep seeing friends here. I want people from other countries to meet a lot of Bulgarians. They are very fun and diverse people. And I’m from South Korea.

[@markusd.7409]

If you’re in Nuremberg you ought to also visit the picturesque city of Weißenburg. The city is highly underrated. It’s an an old Roman city with a beautiful architecture

[@Socrat_Daniel]

Can i visit it?

[@markusd.7409]

@@Socrat_Daniel Sure it's 40 minutes from Nuremberg. The train connection is great. I'd stay for the night

[@saptarshipal700]

I have just started to watch the videos and experiencing the beauty of Europe. Thank you Mr. Rick Steve.

[@woodburykt6530]

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Viking River Cruise, we were able to visit both of these fantastic cities. We really enjoyed our visits there and can't wait to return. Thanks Rick for your great video reminding us of our time there.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Oh wow! This is when my family and I were in Nurnberg in 2015 and met Rick Steve's in a bier garten! Had no idea we were in the video!

[@tncowgirl34]

Is he a nice guy?

[@andersonlogan8853]

Wow nice to hear that Hello

[@carolynmcallister1496]

@@tncowgirl34 He is SUPER nice! Very friendly! He even offered to take a selfie with me! What's funny is that no one else in the bier garten seemed to recognize him, so he was surprised when I approached him. Still one of the best days in my life!

[@richardbittencourt8515]

Hi dear

[@vanessapierce231]

Hahahaha 😂.

[@adrienv3523]

Thanks to Rick Steve's I've traveled around Europe just with my computer haha ! I really love this channel, it helps me find out which countries i will be visiting next, in real life ;)

[@niccolehoody7317]

Me too 😂🤗

[@pikiwiki]

cheaper than buying an airplane ticket

[@stevendudley5687]

@@pikiwiki Or obtaining a passport.

[@DocHoliday562]

00:51 blonde chick with bike sweared like the camera was for her. She was trying to throw her hips out with that walk🤣🤣🤣

[@txtoolfan]

saw that. she knew what she was doing

[@jollyjokress3852]

My favourite site in Nürnberg is actually the enclosed shopping village directly at the train station! It's to me the most "fantasy" medi-eval looking place that I've been to

[@1995krampe]

you mean the handwerkerhof

[@noraearl6204]

Steve, I discovered you by coincidence during this pandemic time. I love your programs. Thanks to you I have traveled to many of my favor places of Germany.

[@bigbearfuzzums7027]

God. I loved Frankfurt ! It was another world and endless joy!

[@jmbii9545]

the fact that germany has bounced back so much from an unfortunate past is a testament to the beautiful culture and commitment to infrastructure. can't wait to visit

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Remarkable video from Frankfurt, Germany to shows these great places in 2023❤❤❤

[@skeligun]

3:06, left of the bench. Lol.

[@jamiehershon]

LOL I went back to watch because of your comment. I laffed.

[@kookymunster75]

Good catch! 🤣

[@sakshamjain9244]

Lol😂😂😂😂

[@HugoVargas-yk9up]

That's funny! I had to go back and pause

[@bergensteinmacwhorfmanteis2417]

The cameraman has too innocent a mindset lol

[@Laura-Lee]

Another great armchair trip with Rick Steeves. He truly is wonderful at what he does as his knowledge about each place, his enthusiasm as a modern-day explorer and his love for history and people is ever-present. Plus, he is quite a goof-ball which is also evident in the bloopers included at the end of each episode. Keep on traveling, Rick. 🏂 And thanks for a great upload. LL

[@dylanjohnson577]

Great series, truly shows the places with accuracy and tact

[@kethsharakhlok1976]

Thank you Rick Steves, all of your travel films have truly enriched my learning interest in this lifetime.

[@subhashnamey5562]

Everything is just wonderful in this documentary. In the sixties and seventies we were shown one documentary every week in the school as part of our education . Narrator is excellent. Thanks to Mr.Rick Steve's. Salisbury Park ,Pune.

[@gerdpapenburg7050]

Germany's busiest train stations: 1. Hamburg Hbf - 2000 trains per day - 480000 visitors per day 2. München Hbf - 1873 trains per day - 450000 visitors per day 3. Frankfurt Hbf - 1732 trains per day - 450000 visitors per day

[@Strange_Boyyy]

Thanks, this is an interesting fact.

[@touraneindanke]

Trains,,,,, a painfull comment. NO need for it!

[@vanessapierce231]

Wow where did you get your statistics.

[@fairworld2522]

Rick is a master writer that I have not seen anyone close at sharing so much details of many things

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

The historic architecture is gorgeous. I imagine it was even more stunning before the war. Thanks for the great tour. John

[@bobwickman658]

Taking a Christmas cruise from Vienna, Austria to Nuremberg Germany this December. It’s a 10 day Christmas river cruise with Tauck Tours. Thank you for the video. Very informative.

[@damayantilondhe3026]

I too enjoy watching your trips to different countries with amazing information.🙂🙂

[@coolroy4300]

I spent 10 months near Frankfurt and 9 months near Nuremberg. Great weather, great place ,great times . I liked the Hefe Dunkel Weiss in Nuremberg the best . My favorite foods were Jaeger Snitzel at Tony's Rind worst and BBQ Snitzel sandwiches on the street and the roasted half Hahnchens 😋

[@razorintube]

very nice tour ....... i really enjoyed it

[@6000mikesch]

thanks for showing my home town Nürnberg, with the nice and the dark parts of its history! I can say: " I am proud to be a Nürnberger!" This city is worth to be visited!

[@tominator3]

Woman walking her bike by the camera at 0:51 then appears riding through the shot at 9:34

[@carolaalmendra1289]

Excellent video.. Very interesting and beautiful places, love listening Rick' English. 🐾🐾

[@anilkommalapati6248]

Outstanding . Danke schon herr Rick.

[@beyondbordersnetwork7871]

I really enjoyed the episode. Great tour of the city.

[@hadisurya9225]

I always enjoy to see this traveling show by steve. Thanks steve

[@TheRailwayDrone]

I stumbled upon these series since I haven't been able to travel due to COVID-19. I absolutely LOVE them! I feel like Rick Steves is from Minnesota...

[@SylviaBommesFan]

Really good. Nice pics, give the right overall pictures, insightful and correct information.

[@manueldelcerro6426]

Very informative, and good as always! Thanks!

[@nedvie2007]

Thank you Rick for your great videos including this one. More please.

[@pandanpandana2497]

nedvie2007 rick is my favourite person

[@cityexplorerplus_cep]

Great video and narration Rick Steve! Cheers!

[@leonardodavinci0.]

Thanks Rick for this wonderful journey

[@RobertChen654]

Danke for such of a good tour video! wunderbar

[@taalatchouf5427]

I love so much your videos!!! Keep it up sir. Have huge respect for you... 🏖️🏖️🏖️

[@KikonSketches]

Wish rick was my teacher, I like the enthusiasm when he talks about history, makes me want to learn such more and is very exciting lol

[@johngraboski]

Man, this was educational!! Didn't learn a lot of this in my whole life! Thanks RICK!

[@ZanderShepard]

Can't wait to backpack through this beautiful country! Love from Singapore

[@KMA_85X1]

Thanks you Rick, you can't imagine how your videos makes me feel .. you are a huge support for something you would never expect .. Just know that there is someone who is so grateful to your videos :))

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Rick Steves.... Such a Gentleman 🌷

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Just discovered this channel and definitely subscribing!! I really enjoy this video and looking forward to watch more! :D

[@SavageTraveling]

Nice! I hadn't seen this one yet! Love your show Rick!!

[@knrasmus]

Thanks for your great depictions from the travels you make!

[@shaziaalbalushi522]

Thanks for grate travel information

[@timothyharris9252]

Nurenberg is wonderful, especially during Christmas Market time. Lots of booths filled with all sorts of gift ideas, lots of good food too though I never did develop a taste for Gluhwein.

[@cosmic7027]

💥🤓 loved this video, especially the historical explanation in Nuremberg

[@laeequenadvi4746]

Merry Christmas ever yone with all the joy and happiness. Have a wonderful new year

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[@SSNESS]

The earth isn’t round

[@fredlimkin7749]

Wow Interesting I most say Nice to meet you 😊

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Chai Limvorapun what???

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Do it. you wont regret it :)

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*Hat drops*

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Fabio Emerim 5

[@rohandebnath6918]

I loved your videos. Direction and shooting was awesome. Please make a video of Finland tour. Keep making these types of videos. Thank you.

[@edwardtodd9734]

Went to the Documentation Centre two years ago. Very instructive

[@Nanancito2010]

Great video !!! Frankfurt is wonderful. Next time you have to visit Heidelberg... What a beatiful city. Greetings from Chile.

[@andersonlogan8853]

Hello friend

[@johnholt9399]

I prefer Tubingen equally beautiful university city, and a lot less touristy

[@pchone3011]

Longing for revisiting gorgeous Frankfurt.

[@sharonregina6620]

I have so enjoyed your travel videos of Europe. Are you still doing these.

[@MiamiSpartan1]

Yum. We were in Nuremberg in 2019. Wonderful town. ❤️

[@nigelt4257]

Excellent video; full of really interesting and useful information. I've been to Frankfurt a few times and Nürnberg once before. I wish I'd seen this video before I'd visited! Thanks very much for so much care to detail and great presentation. Just one factual correction. Germany became a nation-state in 1871 (not "in about 1870") when, after the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War, the then German princes proclaimed the founding of the German Empire. The King of Prussia was installed as "Kaiser" of the new empire and Berlin became its capital.

[@user-fe2sk8cq2p]

Sehr schönes Video danke

[@oliviadelacruz8191]

Hi Rick! You have inspired me to travel every country in europe. Thank you for all your videos! Very helpful!

[@AlexanderNinkcapweb]

12:31 Oooh yeah, I remember! I lost my sunglasses in this fountain on a school trip!

[@YeahButCanISniffUrPantsFist]

lol!

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YES, more Rick Steves. . .i need my Rick Steves!

[@vanessapierce231]

Hahahahaha

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Wunderschön Stadt & vielen Dank Brüdern + Schwestern

[@utsavbandyopadhyaymaulik9006]

I love Gremany. Love from India

[@beerborn]

I was stationed in Germany from 1978-1981. The last time I went to Germany was in 1991. It is totally different today. The Germans did a massive reconstruction of Germany after the East & West reunited. The best year to travel Europe was in 1983. I was stationed in Italy at that time. That was the year the dollar was very strong and a lot of people in the U.S. were getting passports that there was a long ling in the passport office. Never again did the dollar was that big.

[@vanpark6108]

Now the time came again lol

[@stratt926]

Yes. I was stationed in Kitzingen in 1983 and 1984. One dollar was worth 3 marks then. We had a blast for those 2 years when we weren't working.

[@stevo728822]

Yep, I'd like to visit.

[@anjiyarra2690]

Good effort Thank you for video

[@jmartin5692]

Lived in ziegenberg with military for 6yrs north of Frankfurt! But 27yrs ago , major changes! Bad Nauheim is a beautiful town! It had a nice schwimbad (pools, sauna etc)

[@jhoannaalthearivera8163]

Watching your videos is very enriching, bravo! 👏🏻

[@algelogy]

😉

[@cyndymedina]

I love how detailed Rick Steves videos are of the places he visited. It made me feel like i hsve travelled with him around the world. He focused more on the story of the places. Thanks for all your great editing and cimematography.

[@stevelinwood8362]

This Guy's the best of best! Very informative video!

[@sausagefruit7690]

Nice choices to visit Frankfurt and Nurnberg. greets from Frankfurt btw.

[@Radambassik8008]

Rick, I like you. You always do a great job of exploring cities!

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Rick you are the best storyteller! thank you.

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*വളരെ നല്ല പരിപാടിയാണ്. സന്തോഷ് ജോർജ് കുളങ്ങര സാറിന്റെ സഞ്ചാരം പോലെ തന്നെ. ഞാൻ ഒരു സ്ഥിരം പ്രേക്ഷകൻ ആണേ.*

[@arquitecturacalculoestruct9391]

If I didn’t hate 14 hours on economy class so much, I would say your job is heaven . Love your show