Mitte Travel Guide
Nuremberg
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Popular places to visit
Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can do some window-shopping 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.
Nuremberg Palace of Justice
Visit a permanent exhibition and memoriam to the Nuremberg Trials, which convicted German war criminals after the atrocities of World War II.
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.
Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum
Discover two centuries of railway history in this comprehensive museum that includes displays of heritage trains, modern innovations and scale models.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English
Nuremberg Old Town Walking Tour in English
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Tour at the Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Nuremberg: Walking Tour of Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Top hotels in Mitte
Scandic Nürnberg Central
Very convenient. very good rooms.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
The room was very clean, very quiet, and surprisingly spacious for a European hotel. The furnishings also felt fairly new (some Holiday Inns can feel really dated). Hot water was good, bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn - the niu, Leo Nuremberg by IHG
The rooms were great, the location was perfect for catching the subway into the city. The only problem was they offered dinner but didnt have a real kitchen. They could only cook one single pizza at a time that took 20 minutes each. Most of their menu items were unnavialable. There werenyt many restaurants ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Cloud One Nürnberg, by the Motel One Group
The room was small but that was not a surprise. We loved the location because it was so close to the Christmas market and old town. The room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
The Sorat Hotel Saxx Nurnberg is perhaps the single most perfect hotel to stay in while in Nuremberg. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable to direct guest and make suggestions for the area including restaurants and activities. Morning breakfast here is simple but filling, including eggs, bacon, ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
The hotel is very centrally located and is very nice inside with a nice bar and lobby area. The staff were very helpful and the rooms were very well kept and appointed.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mitte
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.
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical 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.
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
St. Johannis
Historical 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
Travellers enjoy Marienvorstadt for its historical sites, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Gostenhof
You might appreciate the historical sites and coffee shops in Gostenhof, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and Nuremberg Opera House are just a few notable stops.
