Nuremberg

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Nuremberg featuring heritage elements, a bridge and a river or creek
Nuremberg featuring a river or creek, a bridge and heritage elements
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Nuremberg showing heritage elements
Nuremberg which includes heritage elements and a sunset

Stroll through a city with a grand and turbulent history, where an imperial fortress overlooks visionary museums and the deep scars of World War II.

Explore the streets of Nuremberg’s Old Town (Altstadt) to find a millennium of history written on the ancient city walls. A stronghold of the Holy Roman Empire, the stunning city contains Gothic churches and medieval structures amid solemn reminders of World War II and the Nazi regime. Discover Nuremberg’s commitment to renewal by investigating its restored monuments and modern museums.

The Old Town is split into two main districts within medieval city walls. On the northern side of the Pegnitz River, find the historic district of St. Sebald in Mitte. This area contains the Main Market SquareOpens in a new window (Nürnberger Hauptmarkt), and heart of the community for many Nuremberg residents. Visit daily and seasonal markets held here and study the remarkable surrounding architecture, including the noteworthy St. Sebaldus ChurchOpens in a new window and FrauenkircheOpens in a new window. Farther north, visit the hilltop fortress of Nuremberg CastleOpens in a new window and a museum within the former house of artist Albrecht Dürer.

South of the river, historic riverfront structures have weathered the centuries. Look for St. Lorenz ChurchOpens in a new window near the charming handicraft workshops in the medieval HandwerkerhofOpens in a new window. Try local specialties of gingerbread and roasted bratwurst, as well as Franconian wines and beers. Nearby, the New MuseumOpens in a new window houses a stunning collection of contemporary art and design from 1945 till today. Stop at the Toy Museum and the German National MuseumOpens in a new window.

Travel to the city’s southeastern corner to discover local Nazi history. Explore the enormous ReichsparteitagsgelaendeOpens in a new window rally grounds and the comprehensive exhibition, Fascination and Terror, within the Dokumentationszentrum building, a landmark example of Nazi architecture. The trials of Nazi war criminals occurred in the Nuremberg Palace of JusticeOpens in a new window and are commemorated with a permanent exhibition.

Nuremberg is located in the state of Bavaria in south-central Germany. Comprehensive rail, bus and tram networks serve the city. Explore the Old Town easily on foot. Reach Nuremberg via train to its Hauptbahnhof (Main Railway) station or its domestic airport. Get a closer look at German history and experience the rich traditions of Franconia in Nuremberg.

Where to stay in Nuremberg

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Nuremberg Old Town

4.5/5(208 area reviews)

Historic sites, museums, and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.

Nuremberg Old Town
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Mitte

4/5(170 area reviews)

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.

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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.

Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
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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.

Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
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Dutzendteich

While you're in Dutzendteich, take in top sights like Nuremberg Arena and jump on the metro at Messe U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Südstadt

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

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Reviews of Nuremberg

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5/5 - Excellent

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Wonderful place to visit! Lots to do, great food, many museums of interest.

4/5 - Good

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I wish the Christmas Market was still going on but other than that it was a pleasant trip!

5/5 - Excellent

Manuel

Loved the City

4/5 - Good

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Nice City if you avoid Opernhaus Apartmernts

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Absolutely love the Christmas Market. Also found the DocumentCenter and Courtroom 66 quite fascinating. Needed more than one day to see all the sights.

5/5 - Excellent

HanneP

The Old Town of the city is beautiful, fascinating history, plenty of shopping and dining opportunities, very walkable as many streets downtown are closed to motor traffic. Excellent public transportation system.

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