Nuremberg Old Town Travel Guide
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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.
Top hotels in Nuremberg Old Town
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
Staffs were wonderful.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Nice pool, modern clean rooms, great location
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Great breakfast menu. The service was excellent.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Room cleaningness was ok, bathroom could need some work. Staff was nice and friendly. Breakfast was ok for the price they asking, could work on refill a bit better, especially if it is still 2 hours before the end of breakfast time. Overall it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
Loved the large family room! Perfect for parents and a teen. The bathroom was huge and luxurious. The location and parking were so convenient. Definitely staying here on our next visit to Nürnberg!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Victoria
Breakfast was amazing with many options.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 Johannisfriedhof or Hesperidengärten 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.
Nuremberg Old Town Travel Guide
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