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.
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.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg Old Town and Rally Grounds English Tour w Lunch Break
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
"We had a very nice time in Nuremberg and part of that was the hotel. It was excellent!"
Reviewed on 18 May, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
"Location is good, many shops around."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
"Room was clean. Compact room but best part of the hotel is the location. Next to the market square, town hall and church. Many restaurants within walking distance."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
"The Registration desk hyped the breakfast (at 28 euros each), so I went for it. Absolutely awful. Asked for eggs over easy; they eventually were served to me hard and cold. Asked for orange juice. Never got it. Asked for sausage. Never got it. Had to chase server down to get anything. The room was ..."
Reviewed on 20 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.
