Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Handwerkerhof
Nuremberg’s time-honored handicrafts continue to be made according to Franconian traditions in these charming half-timbered houses and workshops.
New Museum
See the city’s medieval streetscape reflected in the striking glass façade of this modern museum, which houses collections of contemporary art and design.
Max Bridge
Walk across the triple-arched span of Nuremberg’s oldest stone bridge and imagine how the Old Town would have looked when the bridge opened in 1457.
City Point Nuremberg
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at City Point Nuremberg during your visit to Nuremberg. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Things to do
Nuremberg: 1.5-Hour Private Tour through Historical Old Town
Get to know Nuremberg. Highlights in the old town
Nuremberg Self-Guided Audio Tour: History, Local Cuisine, and Legends
Nuremberg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Frauenkirche or Heilig Geist Spital 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 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 historical 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.
Südstadt
Get to know Südstadt and its many features like its coffee shops and live music. You might want to explore sights like Meistersinger Hall and Zeppelin and March Fields, and you can jump on the metro at Maffeiplatz U-Bahn or Aufsessplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
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 of the city at Nuremburg Ostring S-Bahn or Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Hasenbuck
Even though there aren't top sights in Hasenbuck, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Zeppelin and March Fields. Jump on the metro at Hasenbuck U-Bahn to see more of the city.