Nuremberg Old Town Travel Guide
Nuremberg
Visit Nuremberg Old Town
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.
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. 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.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Get to know Nuremberg. Highlights in the old town
Tour at the Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds (english)
Top hotels in Nuremberg Old Town
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Location, location, location…it was a perfect stay while visiting the Nuremberg Christmas Markets. Breakfast in the main dining room was an excellent included amenity.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
Great stay, huge room, convenient location with parking. Employees very friendly, would recommend
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Great location nice property
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Melter Hotel & Apartments
We stayed for one night while passing through the city on our way from north to south. The first thing that must be mentioned is the hotel’s location – it is truly central, right in the heart of everything. The rooms were very clean, and everything felt fresh and almost new. The overall standard ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Victoria
Front desk staff were exceptional. The daily brunch was absolutely amazing, a HUGE variety of delicious food and made to order items. Perfect location!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
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.
