Nuremberg

:This article is about the city in Germany. See also Nuremberg, Pennsylvania, USA.

Economy

A notable industrial center, Nuremberg is still associated with its traditional gingerbread (Lebkuchen) products, sausages and handmade toys. The first pocket watches, the Nürnberg eggs, were made here in the 16th century. Items manufactured include electrical equipment, mechanical and optical products, motor vehicles, chemicals, textiles, and printed materials. A third of the German consumer research companies are located in Nuremberg. The Nuremberg Toy Fair is the biggest worldwide.

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Nuremberg has an airport with flights to major German cities and selected European destinations as well as connecting flights worldwide via Frankfurt International Airport. The city's location next to numerous highways, railways and a waterway has contributed to its rising importance for trade with Eastern Europe.

Related Topics:
Airport - Frankfurt International Airport

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