Castle, Nürnberg

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Kaiserburg Castle is situated on a small hill overlooing nuremberg's old town. Much of the castle and gardens can be wandered around free of charge. You only pay entry to go up a tower or into a museum. We only looked at the free parts. The castle consists of several towers, several buildings and stretches of wall. There is a viewing point which affords lovely views over nuremberg, lovely castle gardens. the toilets were located here and I was very glad to find them, too I can tell you. Near the gardens there is a viewing platform which overlooks Durer's House and square. You can enjoy a spectacular view and take a great photo from there.

Nürnberg Imperial castle was one of the most important imperial palaces of the Middle Ages. The original castle was first recorded in a document in 1105, although a second castle was built on the sandstone site in 1140 by King Conrad III. During the 13th century the castle came under the control of the city. Some of the imperial residential and state rooms in the main building have late medieval and Renaissance panelling, but after the rebuilding the rooms were furnished with items from the 16th and 17th centuries.

April to September: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
October to March: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Adults: €5.50
Children (Under 18): Free

email burgnuernberg@bsv.bayern.de

March 2012

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Nuremberg Castle the "Kaiserburg" creates a nice medieval atmosphere in the Old Town Nuremberg in Germany, which is almost completely surrounded by a five kilometers long historic city wall from the 15th/16th century.The Nuremberg Castle in the city center of Nuremberg in Germany is also one of the most taken pictures of Nuremberg

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The majestic Nuremberg castle, the Kaiserburg, is considered Nuremburg's main sight. Indeed it does create a marvelous, medieval atmosphere to the Old Town of Nuremberg, which is almost completely surrounded by the long historic city wall back from the 15th/16th century. Actually the Nuremberg Castle is one of the most taken pictures.

Burgverwaltung Nuernberg
Auf der Burg 13
Nuernberg, 90403
ph: 01149-9 11-24 46 59-0
email: burgnuernberg@bsv.bayern.de

Opening hours: April-October from 8 am at the earliest until nightfall (max. 8 pm).
Closed from November-March.

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When you enter the courtyard of Kaiserburg you will see "Heidenturm" (Heathen Tower), "Kaiserkapelle" (Emperor's Chapel) and "Tiefer Brunnen" (Deep Well).

Opening hours
April-September: 9 am-6 pm
October-March: 10 am-4 pm
open daily

Admission charges
Palas with Double Chapel / Imperial Castle Museum:
5.50 euros regular
4.50 euros reduced
Deep Well / Sinwell Tower:
3.50 euros regular
2.50 euros reduced

You can watch my 2 min 39 sec Video Nuremberg Castle in 2010 HD out of my Youtube channel.

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Nuremberg Castle (Nürnberger Burg) is located on a sandstone rock in the north of the historical city. With its architecture and history the castle is one of the most important fortresses in Europe.
It comprises three sections: the imperial castle ("Kaiserburg"), some buildings of the Burgraves of Nuremberg ("Burggrafenburg"), and the municipal buildings of the Imperial City at the eastern site ("Reichsstädtische Bauten").

You can watch my 2 min 35 sec Video Nurnberg Altstadt in 2004 part 2 out of my Youtube channel.

View of Nürnberg from the Castle.

One of the most important imperial palaces of the Middle Ages, it was used between 1050 to 1571 by every emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.

You also can visit the former stables and the Kaiserburg Museum.

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The Imperial Castle sits on the hill above the old town. One of the most important imperial palaces of the Middle Ages, it was used between 1050 to 1571 by every emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.

The castle affords a panoramic view of the city, but go early before the crowds arrive. I suggest waking early, having breakfast, and taking a morning walk up to the castle.

The residential and state rooms, Romanesque double chapel, the Deep Well, the Sinwell Tower and an impressive collection of arms and military equipment are also open to the public.

Entrance fees:
Combination ticket 6,- € / reduced rate 5,- € / Palas with Museum 5,- € / reduced rate 4,- €
Free admission for school classes with teachers.
Deep Well plus Sinwell Tower 3,- € / reduced rate 2,- €
Regular tours through the Museum every 1st Saturday of the month at 2:30 pm 1,- €
Limited wheelchair accessiblity

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The Castle of Nuremberg is its symbol. It is one of the most important imperial palaces of the Middle Ages. It is interesting to walk around but the view from the castle is what I liked the best. Read about its history here. It is definitely a must see .

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Nestling on a hill at the North West edge of the old town is the Imperial Castle. It was built in three stages between the 11th and 15th centuries. The castle is open daily but you have to go on a guided tour to wander around its rooms. The oldest part of the castle is the five cornered tower. In one of the castle courtyards is the round Sinwell Tower which you can climb to obtain even better views of the city. Next to the Sinwell Tower is a half timbered building which contains the 47 metre deep Tiefer Brunnen (Deep Well).You can walk around its grounds and gardens for free and from this advantage point look over the city of Nuremburg.