Franconian Switzerland
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Western Hotel Nuernberg City West
Clean and modern. Staff was very helpful. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Sept, 2025
Scandic Nürnberg Central
Excellent hotel! Clean tidy comfortable and well located. I arrived late at night and the lovely lady in reception was kind and helpful. Also explained that due to the hotel being fully booked my room had been upgrade (this was a lovely touch) The room was fab large bathroom and very comfy bed and ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Nürnberg
Convenient location, super breakfast ! Clean
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Very nice room and a great location
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Eco Smart Apartments Premium City
Comfortable, well equipped and good location.
Reviewed on 19 Oct, 2025
Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth
The staff is friendly and the apartments are well equipped, but full room cleaning is only once a week, which is inconvenient!
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
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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.
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.
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.
