What age is the GATHERING POINT suitable for?

The course is aimed at children from 8 years old as well as teenagers and adults. This creates an age-appropriate offering with shared tasks for families.

What can families expect on-site?

At the stations, tasks, puzzles, and thought games await that are particularly well solved together. This turns the visit into an interactive family experience.

Is the event free of charge?

Yes, the event is free of charge.

Do you have to start at a specific time?

No, entry and exit are possible at any time. The course can be explored independently and integrated flexibly into family life.

Where does the GATHERING POINT take place?

The main station is located at Melanchthonplatz in Nuremberg. Additionally, there are other lines and stations in the southern city, including on Singerstraße.

Are there any safety and orientation notes?

The format is designed for independent discovery and is planned by the city considering new, barrier-free paths and stops. For families, this means a well-navigable urban exploration.

A creative family course brings Nuremberg's children and adults together in wonder

Name: GATHERING POINT
Start: 2026-09-09T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-24T00:59:59+01:00
Location: Melanchthonplatz

GATHERING POINT: An unusual family course at Melanchthonplatz

The GATHERING POINT invites families in Nuremberg to an interactive course that brings together children from 8 years old, teenagers, and adults to play, think, and laugh together. Tasks, puzzles, and small thought games, best solved as a team, await on Melanchthonplatz and at other stations in the southern city.

Traveling together instead of just being there

Here, a walk becomes a family experience filled with a sense of discovery. The two lines lead to different stations, and each stop offers a new perspective on the square and its surroundings. This creates a fun learning experience for children and a change of perspective for adults with a real sense of the city.

Playful, age-appropriate, and flexible at all times

Especially family-friendly: The course operates without a fixed start time, and entry and exit are possible at any time, allowing families to determine their own schedule. This suits families who want to plan their time together in a relaxed manner while still experiencing something special. Line 2 is explicitly designed for children and is located at the play and sports area on Singerstraße.

A place of significance for the southern city

Melanchthonplatz is one of the most important green and open spaces in the northwestern southern city. The city of Nuremberg describes the area as a central neighborhood place that will be further developed into a modern, climate-adapted park as part of the redesign. For families, this means: more quality time spent outdoors, more space for movement, and a public place that is also designed with children and teenagers in mind.

Safety, orientation, and barrier-free pathways

The project is linked to the planned new tram stop Melanchthonplatz and is being planned by the city with a focus on barrier-free connections and new paths. This is a plus for families, as access and orientation in the neighborhood become easier. The course itself encourages independent exploration and tasks that promote collaborative thinking.

Conclusion: A creative outing for curious families

The GATHERING POINT combines movement, art, puzzles, and urban exploration into a family-friendly outing with educational value. Families looking for something special to experience in Nuremberg will find here a free course filled with many small moments of surprise. The best way is to come by, solve together, and rediscover Melanchthonplatz.