Nuremberg

Relocation provider Nuremberg

Our staff and we in the Nuremberg PROGEDO office know all of Nuremberg’s corners and its wonderful diversity.
Beyond the pure Immigration & Relocation business we would like to share our knowledge with you and inspire you for our hometown!

10 facts about Nuremberg:

1. Metropolis region Nuremberg

   The metropolis region Nuremberg counts 10 cities in an area of roughly 22,000 square kilometers. History can be experienced anywhere in those cities.

2. Countless destinations

   The most famous and popular destination for a daytrip is the Franconian Switzerland, roughly 50 km north of the city.

3. Franconia, not Bavaria

   The people of Nuremberg consider themselves Franconians, not Bavarians even though the city is in the state of Bavaria. Nuremberg is considered the cultural and economical center of Franconia.

4. Nuremberg’s double castle

   When people think of Nuremberg, the castle comes immediately to mind. It has been a landmark for 800 years. In the stables of the castle is a youth hostel these days, some buildings are used for events and state receptions. There are museums and gardens and the flora and fauna of the castle is as varied and diverse as the cultural program the castle offers. A unique highlight is the tour through the castle’s underground rock passages.

5. Christkindlesmarkt

   The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarket is one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world and one of the biggest in Germany. With more than 2 million visitors yearly it is not really a secret tip, but generations of tourists and locals have been enjoying the market for 400 years. Most order “drei im weckla”, three small Nuremberg roasted sausages in a roll.

6. The steam locomotive “Adler”

   The steam locomotive “Adler” was the first steam locomotive used in Germany and was driving between Fuerth and Nuremberg for more than 20 years. Nuremberg keeps up with its spirit of modernization: Since 2007 it has established its first underground trains without drivers in Germany.

7. Toy tradefair

   The Nuremberg toy trade fair is the world’s largest toy tradefair. Every year visitors from more than 60 countries come to the industry’s biggest event.

8. Dürer’s Hometown

   In Nuremberg, the German artist, painter, and mathematician Albrecht Dürer created his most important works. Up until today he is considered one of the most famous and most relevant representative of the Renaissance era.

9. Fountain: Not all that glitters is gold

   Nuremberg has the “schöner Brunnen” (beautiful fountain) on Hauptmarkt, which has two rings that can be turned. One ring is black and the other one is gold. Locals turn the black ring, because not all that glitters is gold.

   Near “Weißer Turm” is the “Ehekarussell” (marriage merry-go-round) fountain which humorously depicts scenes of a lifelong marriage.

10. Oldest preserved globe of the world

    Martin Behaim’s “Earthapple” was commissioned in 1492 by Nuremberg’s city council and manufactured by a team of artists under the direction of Martin Behaim. It is considered the oldest preserved globe of the world.

Applying for a residence title in Nuremberg

Nuremberg’s foreigner’s department in Äußere Laufer G. 25, 90403 Nürnberg (Link: https://www.nuernberg.de/internet/einwohneramt/)is responsible for the application of electronic residence titles and thus the most relevant for foreign employees.

Of course, our professional immigration specialists provide our customers with all the necessary information so they can hand in their documents perfectly prepared at the foreigner’s department. Additionally, we accompany you or your employee to their respective appointment.

PROGEDO does not provide legal service according to §2 Abs 1 RDG. If there is need for legal service we work together with independent, competent lawyers.

Finding an apartment in Nuremberg

Nuremberg cannot expand. Rivers and woods do not allow any growth of the city. This has consequences for the housing market. Too few apartments are built and thus the 500,000 inhabitants plus all the people moving there face a shortage of living space. Real estate in the Altstadt and Nordstadt the demand always exceeds the offer. When ones German isn’t fluent it is quite a big challenge to succeed.

Thanks to our know-how it is feasible though. With a little patience, flexibility, and good planning we always find a suitable apartment for our customers!

Nuremberg has many districts with very different price categories. Currently landlords consider one third of your income as a maximum rent payment. A positive SCHUFA-entry as well as a declaration of no rental debts are essential for their commitment.