Nuremberg Old Town
Nuremberg
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Popular places to visit
Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.
Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.
St. Lorenz Church
This medieval Lutheran church is renowned for its exquisitely ornate Gothic façade, intricate interior vaults and spacious hall choir by Konrad Heinzelmann.
St. Sebaldus Church
Learn about Nuremberg’s patron saint in the city’s oldest parish church, a 13th-century basilica beautifully restored after extensive damage in World War II.
German National Museum
Inspect the thought-provoking exhibits of Germany’s largest cultural history museum in a collection that spans from prehistoric ages to the present day.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Nuremberg Old Town Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
Great stay, huge room, convenient location with parking. Employees very friendly, would recommend
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Location, location, location…it was a perfect stay while visiting the Nuremberg Christmas Markets. Breakfast in the main dining room was an excellent included amenity.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Great central base to explore the sights of Nuremberg. Full range of breakfast options and surprisingly quiet considering its city centre location. Superb view of the Hauptmarkt from our Junior Suite.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Excellent
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Melter Hotel & Apartments
We stayed for one night while passing through the city on our way from north to south. The first thing that must be mentioned is the hotel’s location – it is truly central, right in the heart of everything. The rooms were very clean, and everything felt fresh and almost new. The overall standard ...
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
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Other neighborhoods around Nuremberg Old Town
Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Mitte
Noted for its historic sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and Nuremberg Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, take in top sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
St. Johannis
Historic sites and restaurants are highlights of St. Johannis. Make a stop by Hesperidengärten or Johannisfriedhof while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Friedrich Ebert Square U-Bahn to get around town.
Marienvorstadt
If you're passing through Marienvorstadt, you may want to check out its historic sites. From there, jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn to see more of the area.
Gostenhof
Well-liked for its historic sites and coffeehouses, you might stop by Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and Nuremberg Opera House while you're exploring Gostenhof and the surrounding neighborhoods.
