Nuremberg Old Town 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.
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
Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train
Nuremberg Old Town Walking Tour in English
Tour at the Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Nuremberg: Medieval Darkness Exploration Game
Nuremberg: Walking Tour of Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Top hotels in Nuremberg Old Town
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Breakfast was amazing
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Clean, staff was great as well
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
The room was clean but sparsely furnished it would’ve been nice to have had a rug in the room as the floors were quite cold. Would’ve also been nice to have had two chairs. There was ample room.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
We are completely happy with this hotel. We especially love the heated bathroom floors. Friend & efficient staff. Extremely clean room. Close proximity to the Christmas market, shopping and beautiful churches. Conveniently located inside the old town enclosed by medieval walls. We really enjoyed ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Sandkorn
Fantastic location, clean spacious rooms and friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Melter Hotel & Apartments
We would stay at the Melter Hotel again and recommend it to others. The young gentleman at the front desk was professional and extremely helpful. We stayed in the superior apartment which had an under the counter refrigerator, small/modern glass electric stove top and plates/utensils/etc. in room ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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 historical 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
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.
Nuremberg Old Town Travel Guide
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