Albrecht Dürer's House
Museum Nuremberg house museum of Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer
Albrecht Dürer’s House in Nuremberg preserves the 15th-century home and workshop of the painter and printmaker; visitors tour period rooms, view prints and learn about Dürer’s life and techniques.
Albrecht Dürer’s House is the preserved 15th-century home of the painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer in Nuremberg, now operated as a museum. The house interprets Dürer’s domestic life, workshop practice and the urban environment of Renaissance Nuremberg.
Exhibits include period rooms, reconstructions of a Renaissance artist’s workshop and displays of prints and documentary material related to Dürer. The museum focuses on the years when Dürer lived in the house and on his production as an artist.
The building stands in Nuremberg’s old town close to the Hauptmarkt and is a short walk from other heritage sites in the city’s historic centre.
- Dürer's home: Albrecht Dürer lived and worked in the house from 1509 until his death in 1528; the building is preserved as a museum dedicated to his life and work.
How to Get to Albrecht Dürer's House #
The house is in Nuremberg’s Old Town, within walking distance of the Hauptmarkt and Nuremberg Castle. Public transport (trams and buses) stops near the medieval center; the site is walking-friendly from the central railway station.
Tips for Visiting Albrecht Dürer's House #
- Check opening hours at the tourist office in Nuremberg-house museums often have seasonal timetables or limited guided hours.
- Visit nearby Albrecht Dürer-related sites in Nuremberg for a fuller picture of the artist's life and context.
- Look for original period rooms and the small studio areas where Dürer worked-the house keeps these intimate details.
Best Time to Visit Albrecht Dürer's House #
Spring and autumn are pleasant times to enjoy Nuremberg's museums and historic streets.
Weather & Climate near Albrecht Dürer's House #
Albrecht Dürer's House's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (672 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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