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.
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
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nuremberg Old Town and Rally Grounds Tour w lunch break in Market
Nuremberg Medieval Old Town Walking Tour in English
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Top hotels in Nuremberg Old Town
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
The property was a great location within walking distance to several cafes, plazas, restaurants/bierhauses, and sights. The room was clean and comfortable. Of note, the walls of the tub were pretty tall, so I might caution someone with mobility concerns to ask about options with no tub. Staff was ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Clean and spacious room well equipped with pots pans and utensils for cooking own meals. Modern look and feel to rooms perfectly clean. Straight forward dealing with all staff.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
A beautiful property, centrally located.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
We had finished a Viking River Cruise and wanted to spend a few extra days exploring Nuremberg. The location was perfect for us. Right on the Market Square.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
Rooms, Locality and Breakfast was excellent I would highly recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Gideon Designhotel
The breakfast was excellent. The shower was great.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 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.