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 Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English
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
Nuremberg: Highlights Walking Tour with Guide
Top hotels in Nuremberg Old Town
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
Great location for Christmas markets it is by the red light district which was totally fine for those of us without kids. The breakfast was phenomenal. Amazing visit. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Check in was easy. Very clean property great location.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Dec 18-27, 2025 Stay at the beautiful ‘Karl August’ Hotel in olde town Nuremberg, Germany was a true holiday delight! Our Family Suite (#345) was very spacious, the hotel housekeeping service was very accommodating for our schedule & needs, and overall the hotel Staff members were available 24/7 ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
The suite was spotless and ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Not only was the suite amazing but it had the coolest wrap around balcony!!!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Melter Hotel & Apartments
Perfect location and great room for the Christkindlemarket
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
Location of room difficult for 80 yr olds to access Location fantastic for Christmas Market Resident puppy Nacho made the hotel lobby feel warm and comfortable
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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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.
