Insider Tips for a Successful Fair Visit

FACHPACK starts in a few days with exciting programmes and over 1,450 exhibitors. It's worth planning well in advance to make the most of your visit and have time to explore Nuremberg. The exhibition team reveals some insider tips for taking a breather and a very personal view of the city.

Skyline of Nuremberg — The city of Nuremberg is rich in history, sights and culinary highlights.

With 1,450 exhibitors, FACHPACK is one of the largest specialised trade fairs in the packaging industry. Between the many visits and to process the impressions you have gathered, it is worth taking a breather. The city of Nuremberg itself, a place rich in history, sights and culinary highlights, offers many opportunities for this. But the exhibition centre itself also has some hidden gems that are perfect for recharging your batteries. And who could know the area better than the FACHPACK team?

Luisa Meyer, Coordinator Exhibitions, recommends the Rose Garden as a retreat: “The Rose Garden is ideal if you want to catch your breath or need a short break from the hustle and bustle of the trade fair. It's also a great place for small, informal meetings. You can end the day here in a relaxed atmosphere after a successful visit to the trade fair.”

For Christiane Drescher, Exhibition Manager, Hall 3C in particular is a place to pause for a moment: “This light-flooded exhibition hall, designed by Zaha Hadid Architecture, impresses with its innovative load-bearing concept and the undulating louvres in the interior. It is not only an architectural highlight, but also a place that invites you to linger and marvel.”

PR Manager Helen Wirries' favourite place is unfortunately not open to everyone, but she does reveal a brief glimpse behind the scenes: “The Press Center East is a special place for me. Media representatives from all over the world come together here and there is a familiar yet busy atmosphere. In addition to the lively discussions and the exchange of information, the Press Centre East also offers the opportunity to retreat and take a deep breath. I like being here.”

Just behind the exhibition centre is the Volkspark Dutzendteich with its idyllic ponds and extensive green spaces. “It's great for jogging, walking or pedal boating. The Gasthaus Gutmann, which also has a large beer garden, is a good place to stop for a bite to eat,” says Katja Feeß, Director Marketing.

Just a few steps away from this insider tip, football fans can also get their money's worth and pay a visit to the club. The 1. FC Nuremberg stadium is not far from the exhibition centre. “There is a small fan shop at the stadium where you can buy jerseys and other fan merchandise. You can even book a guided tour of the stadium for 7 euros,” says FACHPACK Manager Daniel Weiß.

View of medieval buildings in the Weißgerbergasse of Nuremberg — Weißgerbergasse is known for its picturesque, well-preserved half-timbered houses dating back to the Middle Ages.

Where Nuremberg is Most Beautiful

After the exhibition closes, nothing stands in the way of a visit to the Old Town. The exhibition centre is perfectly connected by underground line 1. Take the U1 in the direction of "Fürth Hardhöhe". After about 8 minutes you will reach the stop "Lorenzkirche" or “Weißer Turm”. Both stops are centrally located in the old town of Nuremberg and offer a good starting point for exploring the sights and flair of the old town. The FACHPACK team also has some personal tips here:

Katja Feeß recommends a visit to St John's Cemetery in the Johannis district, which is considered one of the most famous burial sites in Europe. “A walk through the cemetery reveals the graves of patricians, craftsmen, artists and politicians, including famous Nuremberg residents such as Albrecht Dürer and Veit Stoß. The ornate epitaphs tell stories about the life and work of the deceased.”

The Weißgerbergasse with its old craftsmen's houses is also a must for romantic photos, says FACHPACK manager Phuong Anh Do and adds: “Hidden among the charming alleyways is the “Kleine Eismanufaktur”, which attracts visitors with delicious, homemade regional ice cream flavours. It's worth a visit to enjoy the atmosphere of the old town and a special ice cream.”

Daniel Weiß recommends a short walk up the Burgberg to the Kaiserburg. “From up there, you have a magnificent view over the whole of Nuremberg and far beyond – a perfect place to experience the city from a different perspective.” If you prefer to go deeper, Christiane Drescher, Exhibition Manager, recommends a guided tour through the historic rock corridors. “The tour offers a lot of information about the formation of the rock cellars and ends with an additional visit to the distillery and the whisky storage room – an exciting journey of discovery underground in Nuremberg.”

If you want to be sure that your visit to the fair will be a complete success before you arrive, you should visit the ‘’Schöne Brunnen‘’ fountain on the main market square. Legend has it that turning the ring attached to the fountain not only brings good luck, but also fulfils wishes.