Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Heilig Geist Spital
View a preserved medieval hospital sitting picturesquely over the waters of the Pegnitz River during your walking tour of Nuremberg’s historic city center.
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.
Schoener Brunnen
Learn about the local history of Nuremberg when you take a trip to Schoener Brunnen. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Things to do
Nuremberg: 1.5-Hour Private Tour through Historical Old Town
Nuremberg Top Churches – Private Guide Tour
Private Transfer From Munich to Dresden With a 2 Hour Stop
Private Transfer From Dresden To Munich With a 2 Hour Stop
Private audio book city rally in Nuremberg’s old town
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Mitte
Noted for its historical sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and St. Sebaldus Church 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.
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Frauenkirche or Heilig Geist Spital 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.
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.
Tullnau
When in Tullnau and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Industrial Culture Museum or Meistersinger Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nuremburg Ostring S-Bahn or Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Marienberg
While Marienberg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Albrecht Duerer House and Old City Hall.