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.
Frauenkirche
Be awed by the intricate detail of this brick Gothic church and join the crowds at midday to watch the 16th-century “running men” on the façade’s mechanical clock.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg Old Town and Rally Grounds English Tour w Lunch Break
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Nuremberg: Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour
Das ehemalige Reichsparteitagsgelände - Geländebegehung
Top hotels in Nuremberg Old Town
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
"Good hotel in Nuremberg. Comfortable rooms and convenient location. Easy walk to all sightseeing places, restaurants and shopping area. Worked well for our travel plans as a family."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
"We like the room with the kitchen and W&D. It was a bit difficult to figure out how to use the W&D. We later found out the manual was available on the TV"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
"Room was clean. Compact room but best part of the hotel is the location. Next to the market square, town hall and church. Many restaurants within walking distance."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
"Very good location Modern hotel Very little amenities Don’t expect room service Very rigid staff: once you checked out you are no longer customer"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
"This is a very nice hotel. The breakfast was very good. Lots of choices and very good coffee. The location is perfect for exploring the castle and is close to other tourist attractions."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Victoria
"Great staff. Fantastic breakfast. Great room and very clean. Very helpful to navigate and easy from train station"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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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.
