Nuremberg Old Town
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.
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.
Frauenkirche
Be awed by the intricate detail of this brick Gothic church and join the crowds at midday to watch the 16th-century “running men” on the façade’s mechanical clock.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nuremberg Old Town and Rally Grounds Tour w lunch break in Market
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Nuremberg: Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour
Top hotels in Nuremberg Old Town
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
"Rooms were clean, staff very nice."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
"We had a very comfortable room with a washer and dryer. Also included was a dish washer which was a luxury! Service was very warm and efficient. Perfect!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
"about a 7 minute walk from the train station....also it is located on the town square so there are many resturants to choose from"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
"As a solo traveler, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. The hotel was incredibly clean, comfortable, and felt very safe throughout my visit. The location was excellent, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and local attractions, making it easy to explore the area on my own. The staff ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
"This is a very nice hotel. The breakfast was very good. Lots of choices and very good coffee. The location is perfect for exploring the castle and is close to other tourist attractions."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Victoria
"BEST OF THE BEST, Rooms super clean, staff wonderful, breakfast delicious, position excellent"
Reviewed on 31 May 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.
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.
Bielingplatz
When in Bielingplatz, you can plan a visit to Albrecht Duerer House and Old City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
