Nuremberg Old Town
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frauenkirche
Be awed by the intricate detail of this brick Gothic church and join the crowds at midday to watch the 16th-century “running men” on the façade’s mechanical clock.
Things to do
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English
Nuremberg: Private Tour with a Local Guide
Nuremberg: 1.5-Hour Private Tour through Historical Old Town
Historic Nuremberg: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
Nuremberg Top Churches – Private Guide Tour
Private Transfer From Munich to Dresden With a 2 Hour Stop
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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 Nuremberg Christmas Market 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 St. Sebaldus Church 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.
Südstadt
Südstadt is well-liked for its coffeehouses and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Meistersinger Hall and Zeppelin and March Fields are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Maffeiplatz U-Bahn or Aufsessplatz U-Bahn to get around.
Tullnau
When in Tullnau and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Industrial Culture Museum or Meistersinger Hall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Nuremburg Ostring S-Bahn or Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Marienberg
Though Marienberg might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Albrecht Duerer House and Old City Hall.