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Things to do in Nuremberg

13 verified places and 38 missions to truly experience Nuremberg. Must-sees: Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (Kaiserburg), Germanisches Nationalmuseum (German National Museum), St Sebald's Church (St. Sebald), Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche). Best known for: Culture.

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Places in Nuremberg

CultureImperial Castle of Nuremberg (Kaiserburg)The Kaiserburg crowns the sandstone hill above Nuremberg's old town and was one of the main residences of the…CultureGermanisches Nationalmuseum (German National Museum)The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is the largest museum of German-language culture and art, in Nuremberg's old…CultureSt Sebald's Church (St. Sebald)St Sebald's is one of the great medieval churches of Nuremberg and is dedicated to the city's patron saint.CultureChurch of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)The Frauenkirche stands on the east side of the Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg's main square.CultureSt Lawrence's Church (Lorenzkirche)The Lorenzkirche is the great Gothic church in the southern part of Nuremberg's old town, dedicated to St…CultureAlbrecht Dürer's House (Albrecht-Dürer-Haus)The Albrecht-Dürer-Haus is the house where the painter and engraver Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) lived and…CultureStaatstheater NürnbergThe Staatstheater Nürnberg is a state theatre company that offers opera, drama, ballet and concerts at…CultureDB Museum (Railway Museum)The DB Museum in Nuremberg is the railway museum of Deutsche Bahn and its collections go back to 1882.CultureSchöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain)The Schöner Brunnen is a Gothic fountain about 19 metres high, built between 1385 and 1396, usually…CultureDocumentation Centre Nazi Party Rally GroundsThe Documentation Centre is in the north wing of the unfinished Congress Hall (Kongresshalle), on…CultureNuremberg Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum)The Nuremberg Toy Museum is at Karlstraße 13-15, in the old town.CultureMemorium Nuremberg TrialsThe Memorium is an information and documentation centre on the upper floor of Nuremberg's Palace of Justice…CultureCraftsmen's Courtyard (Handwerkerhof)The Handwerkerhof is a medieval-style complex that opened in 1971, during the Dürer Year, in the former…

Hiking trails near Nuremberg

One-wayPegnitztalwegPegnitz Valley trail, river and woodland next to Nuremberg10.1 km · +90 m · 2 h 45 min · Easy One-wayReichswaldwegHistoric route through the Reichswald forest to Altdorf19.8 km · +245 m · 5 h 30 min · Moderate One-wayRöthenbach a. d. Pegnitz– MoritzbergClassic climb to the Moritzberg, an emblematic viewpoint9.7 km · +34 m · 2 h 50 min · Easy

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Frequently asked questions

What to see in Nuremberg in one day?

If you only have one day, start with the essentials: Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (Kaiserburg), Germanisches Nationalmuseum (German National Museum), St Sebald's Church (St. Sebald), Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) and St Lawrence's Church (Lorenzkirche).

What can you see for free in Nuremberg?

No entry fee: Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) and Craftsmen's Courtyard (Handwerkerhof).

Are there hiking trails near Nuremberg?

Yes, 3 waymarked trails. For example: Pegnitztalweg (10.1 km · +90 m · 2 h 45 min · Easy), Reichswaldweg (19.8 km · +245 m · 5 h 30 min · Moderate) and Röthenbach a. d. Pegnitz– Moritzberg (9.7 km · +34 m · 2 h 50 min · Easy).