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 Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English
Nuremberg Medieval Old Town Guided Walking Tour in English
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour
Nuremberg: Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour
Top hotels in Nuremberg Old Town
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
Nearby Weisser U-Bahn station, 1 station to Lorenkirch station to Nuremberg HBF, easy to commute to other regional attraction. Staffs wearing smiles on face all the time, love this.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
The staff was so helpful and friendly. We loved the design of the room, the gorgeous view, and of course the pool/sauna/gym. Location is right in the old town, so perfect base to walk everywhere. Would stay here again, and we are quite sad to leave!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Excellent location
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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
Clean room, close proximity to the train station (2 min walk via the underground tunnel), and in the heart of the tourist place.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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.
