Just opposite the main station you will see one of the towers of the fortified Old Town of Frauentor with a small fortress. Inside you will find several restaurants, but mainly a small craft museum with half-timbered houses, craft demonstrations and many small bistros and cafes.

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Soak up the atmosphere of medieval Nuremberg here as soon as you get off the train or bus, or just stop by for a quick visit during a transfer.

Shops and plenty of food

Inside the Frauentor Fortress, you'll find two streets surrounded by small half-timbered houses with typical wooden beams and countless romantic-looking restaurants and shops. Here you can buy souvenirs and traditional handicrafts.

Everything is in the medieval spirit of the 14th to 15th centuries, there are no tacky advertisements and the atmosphere is very intimate.