The Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Nuremberg is a volunteer-run office led by honorary consul Dr. Daniel Hess. It assists Swiss citizens in Franconia; passport and visa applications go to the Swiss Consulate General in Munich.
Contact Details
| Address | Kornmarkt 1, c/o Germanisches Nationalmuseum, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 911 13 31 100/101 |
| Fax | +49 911 13 31 299 |
| nuernberg@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Dr. Daniel Hess, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Lower, Middle and Upper Franconia (Bavaria) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: At the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Kornmarkt 1, in Nuremberg’s old town.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00.
The Swiss honorary consul in Nuremberg
Honorary consul Dr. Daniel Hess, director general of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, represents Switzerland in the three Franconian regions. The office is open on weekday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Swiss Consulate General in Munich handles passports and citizenship questions. In an emergency, Swiss citizens can call the FDFA Helpline around the clock on +41 800 24 7 365.
Swiss missions in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of Switzerland
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria)
- Stuttgart – Consulate General (Baden-Württemberg)
- Dresden – Honorary Consulate (Saxony)
- Düsseldorf – Honorary Consulate (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Gutach im Breisgau – Honorary Consulate
- Hamburg – Honorary Consulate (Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Nuremberg – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Nuremberg
Can I get a Swiss passport at the honorary consulate in Nuremberg?
Not as a rule. Swiss passports are issued by the embassy or the consulates general.
Where is the Swiss honorary consulate in Nuremberg?
At the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Kornmarkt 1.
Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: Swiss representations in Germany (FDFA), German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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