Franconian Switzerland Travel Guide
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Nuremberg Old Town
Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.
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.
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 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.
Südstadt
Get to know Südstadt and its many features like its coffee shops and live music. You might want to explore sights like Meistersinger Hall and Zeppelin and March Fields, and you can jump on the metro at Maffeiplatz U-Bahn or Aufsessplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
Dutzendteich
While you're in Dutzendteich, take in top sights like Nuremberg Arena and jump on the metro at Messe U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Scandic Nürnberg Central
Very convenient. very good rooms.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Hotel Nuernberg City West
Clean room! You are close enough to walk to the bus
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
The room was very clean, very quiet, and surprisingly spacious for a European hotel. The furnishings also felt fairly new (some Holiday Inns can feel really dated). Hot water was good, bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Room was great! Staff was very helpful. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth
It was a bit cols in the room
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Eco Smart Apartments Premium City
There was no breakfast. Housekeeping was an issue. There was a broken metallic pin on the carpet. I got heart on my right feet. Very annoying as I had to drive for 3 hours.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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.
Nuremberg Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Nuremberg Zoo during your trip to Nuremberg? Experience the area's festivals and museums.
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Old Town Bamberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
Klein Venedig
You can find out about the history of Old Town Bamberg with a stop at Klein Venedig. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
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