Castle, Tower

The most important monument of the city and one of the most important historical buildings in Bavaria is the Imperial Castle, known in German as the Kaiserburg. [btn "Find a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-kaiserburg] The vast complex is composed of two castles - the Kaiser's and the Purkrab - and several buildings built by the Kaiser. It stands on a hill on…

Zoo, For kids

Nuremberg Zoo is one of the city's main attractions. In addition to the classic exhibitions, it boasts a unique dolphinarium in Central Europe, which is built to resemble the marine world as much as possible. [btn "The best family hotels in Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-zoo] You can look forward to regular shows with dolphins, as well as sea lions and manatees. Dolphinarium…

For kids, Amusement park

If you're heading to Nuremberg with children, you should definitely not miss a visit to the laid-back Playmobil FunPark in the village of Zirndorf, about 15 km west of the city centre. [btn "Top family hotels in Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-playmobil-zoo] The well-known manufacturer of children's plastic dolls in various forms, Playmobil, has its headquarters in Zirndorf and has been…

Museum

For a dark part of German history, Nuremberg is synonymous with the rise and fall of Nazism. While on the outskirts of the city you can visit the remnants of the huge Kongresshalle assembly area for the numerous congresses of the NSDAP Nazi party, the memorial to the Nuremberg Trials, in which the top leaders of the Nazi regime were tried after the war, is worth a visit near the city centre. [btn "Top 10 hotels in Nuremberg city centre" https:…

Historic Bridge

One of the most photographed places in Nuremberg, which also appears on numerous postcards and promotional materials of the city, is the area of the tip of the island Trödelmarktinsel. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-henkerbrucke] Here you will find several sights in a very small area, the dominant one being the brick covered bridge Henkerbrücke…

Street, Historic building

Like most German cities, Nuremberg was hit by bombing during World War II, which significantly changed the face of the historic centre. One of the few streets that remained virtually intact was Weissgerbergasse, which winds for about 120 metres on the western edge of the Old Town. [btn "Top 10 hotels in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-weissgerber] When wandering…

Fountain

The Schöner Brunnen, translated as "Beautiful Fountain", is one of the most famous landmarks and a symbol of Nuremberg. The fountain, with its 19-metre high Gothic column, can be found in the central Hauptmarkt square, where, among other things, the famous Christmas markets are held. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-schoner-brunnen] History and…

Church

The Church of St. Lawrence, known in German as Lorenzkiche, is the largest religious monument in Nuremberg and one of the landmarks of the left bank of the Old Town. The Lorenzkirche is one of the most important churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria. [btn "Top 10 Nuremberg hotels here" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-lorenzkirche] Architecture and history The church was…

Church

St. Sebald Kirche is one of the three most important churches in Nuremberg and is the oldest of the large churches. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Nuremberg, St. Sebald, and belongs to the Lutheran Evangelical Church. [btn "The cheapest hotel in Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-sebald] It stands on Albrecht-Dürer-Platz and is a landmark of the right bank of the Old Town. …

Church

St Mary's Church is the main landmark of the central Hauptmarkt, although its size is nowhere near that of St Laurence's or St Sebald's. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-frauenkirche] The Frauenkirche was built at the instigation of Emperor Charles IV, who had the Marian Church built to praise his empire and honour the Mother of God. Architecture and…

Museum

The Albrecht-Dürer-Haus is a famous museum and one of the most visited cultural institutions in Nuremberg. It is located in a typical half-timbered house in the Old Town and traces the life of this famous German artist. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-durrer] The museum is housed in the house of Albrecht Dürer, the famous Renaissance painter,…

Fortification

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. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg here" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-hadnwerkhof] Soak up the…

Museum, Historic building

You can experience the dark side of Nuremberg's history in the Luitpoldhain district in the south-east of the city. Here, on the vast plains, the Nazi Party's NSDAP rallying centre (known as the "Nazi Party Rally Grounds" in English) was built with a huge central congress hall, which today serves as a documentation and education centre. [btn "10 top hotels in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid…

Museum

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum, as its official name is in German, is one of the largest museums of its kind in the whole of Germany. It traces the entire cultural history of the German nation and its predecessors from prehistoric times to the present day. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-germania-muzeum] The depositories of the Germanic National…

The medieval hospital of the Holy Spirit (in German: Heilig-Geist-Spital) is one of the most beautiful and interesting buildings in Nuremberg. It is built on the banks of the river Pegnitz and partly with two main buildings arching directly over it to continue the complex on the Schütt island. [btn "Top 10 hotels in Nuremberg here" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-spital] For many centuries,…

Museum

While wandering around the historic city, children will enjoy a stop at the rather large and nicely furnished Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum), where you can admire historical and contemporary toys for boys and girls on several floors. [btn "The best family hotels in Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-hracky] The museum has been in operation since 1971 and has over 65,000 objects on 1…