The way we move affects our perception of the world. So, let's add some variety to our movement! Develop a funny way of walking and move in that way for the next 100 meters.
To listen is to perceive the flow of time. Take a minute, sit down, close your eyes, and listen to the sounds of the city. One by one, focus on the quieter sounds you can hear next.
For this challenge, you will leave all decisions up to Lady Luck for your next turn. Let the toss of a single coin decide which way you should go! Don’t toss twice; no one likes a cheat (especially not Lady Luck)!
Der Kettensteg war die erste freischwebende Brücke Deutschlands und wurde 1824 konstruiert. Überquere die Brücke.
Das Rauschgold (auch Flittergold oder Schaumgold genannt) wurde in Nürnberg erfunden. Finde etwas goldenes in der Umgebung.
Entlang der Stadtmauer stehen bis heute noch 71 Mauertürme, einige davon sind sogar bewohnt.
Die Henker galten früher wegen Ihres Berufs als unrein und durften deshalb nicht innerhalb der Stadtgrenzen Leben. Überquert den Henkersteg.
Find the highest accessible point in your surroundings from which you can get a view of the city skyline. It could be a tall residential building, a church tower, or a hill. The important thing is that you get up high!
The city has many playgrounds with slides, swings, and carousels, ideal for children and adults who don't want to grow up. Find a playground and climb on every piece of equipment together!
Auf der so genannten “Liebesinsel” kommt man über die Heubrücke direkt ans Wasser der Pegnitz. Faltet ein Papierboot und lasst es auf der Pegnitz wettschwimmen.
Photos are great for capturing memories, but a drawing is created through a personal filter, making it something truly unique and special.
Many things in everyday life are often overlooked. However, when viewed with attention, they reveal their beauty. This may be the color or texture of a surface or a special arrangement of objects.
When people perform an action in synchrony as a group, it automatically attracts others to join. For example, simply looking at a specific point together is enough to create interest.
Playing a game, / City's grand soul now revealed, / Words work their magic.
Find street musicians who gift the city with their music, and play, sing or dance along. Clapping with your hands alone doesn't count. If you like, give something back to the musicians.
All over the city, you can find pictures and posters of celebrities. Choose one and step into their shoes for a while. If you choose a singer, for example, sing one of their songs.
Das Ehekarussell gilt als der größte Figurenbrunnen des 20. Jahrhunderts und zeigt in sechs Episoden verschiedene Situationen einer Ehe.
Der Feldhase ist der Titel eines Aquarells von Albrecht Dürer. Überall in der Stadt begegnet man Hasen, inspiriert von Albrecht Dürer. Der bekannteste davon ist eine Bronzeskulptur. Macht euch auf Hasensuche.
Explore the streets of the city to discover street art. Graffiti, paste-ups, and murals – what else counts as street art for you? Choose an artwork that you particularly like and create your own street art collection.
Hans Sachs was one of the most famous poets of the 16th century. Go to the Hans Sachs statue and recite one of his poems out loud.
The passage of time leaves visible and tangible marks on the surfaces of objects. Often, facades of houses or the doors of residential buildings display beautiful decorations from bygone eras.
Das Männleinlaufen ist eine kunstvolle Uhr an der Frauenkirche. Wie viele Kurfürsten sind es, die jeden Tag um zwölf Uhr um den Kaiser kreisen?
In der Straße der Menschenrechte findet ihr 27 Betonpfeiler, auf denen in Kurzform einer der Menschenrechtsartikel eingraviert ist.
Der Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt, auch “Städtlein aus Holz und Tuch” genannt ist weltweit berühmt. Auch außerhalb der Weihnachtszeit gibt es Läden, die Weihnachtsdekoration verkaufen. Findet ein Weihnachtsgeschäft und teilt miteinander, was ihr euch dieses Jahr zu Weihnachten wünscht.
Die Legende sagt, der Raubritter hinterließ auf der Flucht einen Fußabdruck auf der nördlichen Burgmauer.
In every city, sculptures and statues of influential people from the past are displayed. Find a sculpture in the streets and interact with it in a way that brings it to life.
When we practice small acts of kindness, we create the world we want to live in. Perform an action that brings kindness into the world. You could hold the door for someone, express appreciation, or offer help to a person in need of support.
We love Challenges! Be creative and invent your own Challenge to test our limits! We will do our best to complete all submitted Challenges (as long as they are doable). We share the results on instagram/tiktok @urbanchallenger.
Share your superpower with each other. Choose an ability or trait that you like about yourself, and find a body posture that expresses this superpower.
Let's fill the streets with laughter! It's really simple: "If you tell me a joke, I'll tell you one too." Approach a stranger on the street and exchange jokes. The challenge is to make the stranger laugh.
Create a unique greeting ritual for your team with at least five steps. You can also incorporate other body parts besides hands into the sequence. You can now use this ritual to celebrate the successful completion of a challenge.
When was the last time you had sent a postcard to someone? Get a postcard and send an analog message to a friend.
Language is the key to understanding a culture. Learn a few phrases in the local dialect and ask a native speaker for feedback on your pronunciation.
Besorgt euch eine Blume und tauscht sie mit jemandem auf der Straße gegen etwas ein, was diese Person euch geben möchte.
Plants face many challenges in urban environments. Compacted and sealed soils, along with extreme heat and drought due to climate change, take a toll on them. However, with some care, we can assist plants and connect with nature.
Find a park, take off your shoes, and walk barefoot through the grass. It can be incredibly refreshing and stimulating for the senses. Depending on the neighborhood, it can also be a challenge to find a nice section of the park without dog poop. But you can do it!
Let's make the world greener! Organize seeds for flowers or other plants as well as some loose humus and make seed bombs. Throw them in a suitable place where you have permission.
Many wild animal species have adapted quite well to life in urban environments. Look for a wild animal in the city and observe how it shapes its live in this unique habitat.
What would a city be without its parks and green trees? Some trees are even declared natural monuments. Find a particularly magnificent tree that can be found in the city and discover the name of the tree species.
Der Nürnberger Lebkuchen wird seit dem Mittelalter in Nürnberg gebacken. Finde den so genannten “Elisenlebkuchen”, das Meisterstück unter den Lebkuchen.
Wenn man die Einheimischen fragt, wo es die besten Brezen der Stadt gibt erhält man eine klare Antwort: beim Brezen Kolb. Geht zum Brezen Kolb und probiert eine Brezen.
Am Nürnberger Hauptmarkt findet man täglich Marktstände, die Obst, Gemüse, Fleisch, Backwaren und Geschenke verkaufen. Finde ein Lebensmittel das auf lokalen Feldern gewachsen ist.
Die Nürnberger Würstchen sind weltbekannt. Nur Würste die im Stadtgebiet und mit Original Rezeptur hergestellt sind dürfen sich so nennen. Die “to go” Variante heißt in Nürnberg “Drei im Weggla”. Bestelle ein paar Nürnberger Würstchen im typischen Nürnberger Dialekt.
Trying something new can be like opening a door to another world. Explore the world of food by searching for a dish you've never tried before. Perhaps there are special local delicacies that you have yet to discover.
Find a recipe that represents the local culture and includes typical ingredients and flavors of the region. The challenge is to do this without the help of the internet!
