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Open Tech Day: Software-defined Storage is an in-person conference in Nürnberg, Germany focused on Open Source, Software Development, Community. The event gathers software engineers and technologists for a day of talks, workshops, and peer networking in 2026. Attendees gain exposure to emerging trends, best practices, and real-world case studies relevant to modern software development. The conference takes place in Nürnberg, Germany.
Open Tech Day: Software-defined Storage 2026 takes place October 1, 2026 in Nürnberg, Germany.
Open Tech Day: Software-defined Storage 2026 is an in-person event.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Nuremberg in early October is cool and often bright, following the close of the city's autumn fair season. Franconia's largest city keeps a walkable medieval core inside surviving walls, while its technology employers sit in the surrounding business districts. Storage and infrastructure gatherings here draw heavily from the region's enterprise software cluster, and the compact centre means the venue, the Hauptbahnhof, and dinner are rarely far apart.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is small but well connected within Europe, and the U2 underground line runs from the terminal to the Hauptbahnhof in about twelve minutes. Munich Airport (MUC) and Frankfurt (FRA) are alternatives, both linked to Nuremberg by ICE trains taking roughly one to two hours. Within the city, U-Bahn, tram, and S-Bahn services cover everything on a single VGN ticket.
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German coverage is dependable in Nuremberg, though rural Franconia can be patchier. An eSIM avoids the registration paperwork that German prepaid SIMs require at point of sale. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Kaiserburg Nuremberg. The imperial castle crowns the old town's northern edge, reached by a short uphill walk from the centre. The Sinwell Tower and Deep Well are the highlights alongside the museum rooms. Ninety minutes is comfortable, and the ramparts give the best rooftop view over the sandstone streets below. Tickets on Tiqets →
Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds. A serious museum housed in the unfinished Congress Hall southeast of the centre, reachable by tram in about fifteen minutes. The permanent exhibition addresses the site's history directly. Allow two hours; the surrounding grounds add a further hour of walking for those who want the full context.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum. The largest museum of German cultural history, holding everything from medieval altarpieces to the earliest surviving globe. It sits inside the old town walls, minutes from the main station. Two hours covers a focused visit, though the collection easily absorbs an afternoon for anyone with an interest in the period.
Handwerkerhof and the old town walls. A reconstructed craftsmen's courtyard just inside the Königstor gate, useful mainly as an entry point to a circuit of the surviving city walls. The full wall walk takes about an hour. Late afternoon light on the sandstone is the reason to time it for the end of a conference day.
How do I reach the city from Nuremberg Airport?
The U2 underground line runs directly from the terminal to the Hauptbahnhof in roughly twelve minutes.
Is Nuremberg reachable from Munich or Frankfurt?
Yes. ICE trains connect both, taking about an hour from Munich and around two hours from Frankfurt.
What should I pack for early October?
Cool autumn weather with a real chance of rain. A waterproof layer and warm jacket are sensible for evenings.
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