Narrenschiff

Attractions & Landmarks in Nuremberg, Bavaria

4.6 (625)

CategoryAttractions & Landmarks
AddressPlobenhofstraße 10, 90403 Nürnberg
StreetPlobenhofstraße
AreaNuremberg, Bavaria
Phone0911 23360
Google rating 4.6 (625)

Opening hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

About Narrenschiff

Narrenschiff is one of the sehenswürdigkeiten & wahrzeichen listed in Nürnberg, Bayern. The business is registered at Plobenhofstraße 10, 90403 Nürnberg; use this page to check its opening hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

When booking accommodation or travel services in Germany, confirm the check-in window, whether the rate includes breakfast and the local city tax (Kurtaxe or Bettensteuer), and what the cancellation terms are; pensions and Gasthöfe are often family-run and appreciate notice. Reviews that mention noise, bed size, Wi-Fi and cleanliness are usually the most useful. Prices jump around trade fairs, the Christmas markets, Oktoberfest and the summer school holidays, so book early for those dates.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open Open 24 hours. As with most places, expect changes around public holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is 0911 23360. Calling ahead is the norm in Germany for reservations and for confirming that a small business is open that day; e-mail or WhatsApp is the common alternative if you would rather write than speak. Its website is nuernberger-brunnen.de, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 625 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded sehenswürdigkeiten & wahrzeichen in Nürnberg.

Nürnberg is in Bayern, in the south, the country's industrial powerhouse around Munich and Stuttgart with the Alps and the Black Forest on the doorstep; winters bring snow and the occasional warm Föhn wind, summers are the warmest in Germany, and living costs are the highest. Getting around Nürnberg is easiest by U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus, all covered by the Deutschlandticket that is valid on local and regional transport across Bayern and beyond; parking in city centres is scarce and either paid or limited by Parkscheibe, so public transport or a bike is usually quicker than driving.

Looking for alternatives? Browse all sehenswürdigkeiten & wahrzeichen in Nürnberg or explore other categories in the area from the links below. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Aqua 6 months ago

Impressive and bizarre sculpture, one of many in the town.

SILVRMXNE a year ago

This captivating, whimsical sculpture that brings to life the Ship of Fools allegory by Sebastian Brant. Crafted by Jürgen Weber, its intricate details and dynamic, expressive figures of fools and outcasts make it a truly thought-provoking must-see. A powerful and beautiful work of modern art.

Jim J. 2 years ago

Ship of Fools - wonderful statute in the middle of this square with restaurants and ice cream shops.

BradinHK 6 years ago

Narrenschiffbrunnen (Ship of Fools Fountain) is a peculiar monument located just north of Museumsbrücke along Plobenhofstrasse. This is the work of German sculptor Jürgen Weber (1984-87) and was erected here in 1988. What you see is a bronze ship filled with characters that are sailing in a world of doom. It is a pictorial representation of Albrecht Dürer woodcuts on the moral satire Das Narrenschiff by Sebastian Brant (1494) Figures include Adam and Eve, Cain as a child as well as other allegorical figures of violence, war and destruction. This is one of many provocative sculptures scattered around the city. Others worth making time to see including Ehekarussell (1984), also the works of Jürgen Weber. We similarly enjoyed the sculpture Tanzendes Bauernpaar (Dancing Peasant Couple) by German Sculptor Waldemar Grzimek (1988) located at the eastern end of Trodlemarkt island.

Paul Ciprian Edited 2 years ago

A very unusual statue(and it's not the only one in Nuremberg, there's another one, Ehekarussell).I don't know the story that stands behind it but it's interesting, for sure. Look at it from more than one angle, it will reveal you more than one monument.

All reviews on Google ↗

Frequently asked questions

Where is Narrenschiff located?

Narrenschiff is at Plobenhofstraße 10, 90403 Nürnberg, in Nürnberg, Bayern. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Narrenschiff?

Narrenschiff is listed as a sehenswürdigkeiten.

What are the opening hours of Narrenschiff?

Published hours are Montag: Open 24 hours; Dienstag: Open 24 hours; Mittwoch: Open 24 hours; Donnerstag: Open 24 hours; Freitag: Open 24 hours; Samstag: Open 24 hours; Sonntag: Open 24 hours. Hours can change on public holidays and the days around Christmas and Easter, so call before a special trip.

Is Narrenschiff open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open Open 24 hours.

What is the phone number of Narrenschiff?

You can call Narrenschiff on 0911 23360.

How is Narrenschiff rated on Google?

Narrenschiff has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 625 reviews.

Does Narrenschiff have a website?

Yes, the website of Narrenschiff is nuernberger-brunnen.de (linked on this page).

More attractions & landmarks in Nuremberg

All attractions & landmarks in Nuremberg →

Kaiserburg Nürnberg

Attractions & Landmarks · Nuremberg, Bavaria

Burg 17, 90403 Nürnberg

4.6 (44,161)

Germanisches Nationalmuseum

Attractions & Landmarks · Nuremberg, Bavaria

Kartäusergasse 1, 90402 Nürnberg

4.6 (6,928)

Handwerkerhof Nürnberg

Attractions & Landmarks · Nuremberg, Bavaria

Königstraße 82, 90402 Nürnberg

4.6 (6,894)

Ehekarussell

Attractions & Landmarks · Nuremberg, Bavaria

Am Weißen Turm, 90402 Nürnberg

4.6 (3,433)

Other categories in Nuremberg

Popular searches