Nürnberg Things to Do

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  • Schöner Brunnen - Beautiful Fountain, Nürnberg

    1. Schöner Brunnen - Beautiful Fountain

    The Beautiful Fountain (Schöner Brunnen) sits in to the side of the central market square in Nürnberg. This Gothic fountain is a replica of the original that was erected at this site in the 1380s; the...   more
  • Frauenkirche - Church of Our Lady, Nürnberg

    2. Frauenkirche - Church of Our Lady

    At noon each day the clock on the west façade, Männleinlaufen, rings to commemorate the Golden Bull of 1356, when seven electors paid homage to Charles IV and it was decreed that each new Emperor...   more
  • Castle, Nürnberg

    3. Castle

    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...   more
  • Lorenzkirche - St Lorenz Church, Nürnberg

    4. Lorenzkirche - St Lorenz Church

    St. Lorenz Church, dedicated to St. Lawrence, is a beautiful three aisled late Gothic church. Severely damaged during the World War II bombing raids that destroyed much of Nürnberg, the church has...   more
  • Ehekarussell - Marriage Merry-Go-Round Fountain, Nürnberg

    5. Ehekarussell - Marriage Merry-Go-Round Fountain

    The Marriage Merry-Go-Round (Carousel) fountain is an interesting and controversial work. Situated in a pedestrian shopping area next to the White Tower, it was built in 1984 at a high cost. The large...   more
  • Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Nürnberg

    6. Nazi Party Rally Grounds

    When Hitler’s architect, Albert Speer, built the Nazi Party Grounds and Zeppelin Field, he knew he was going to need a lot of electrical power, especially for his planned “Cathedral of Light” that...   more
  • Documentation Center, Nürnberg

    7. Documentation Center

    If you are interested in the why’s and how’s of the Nazi Party during the Third Reich, then the Documentation Center is a must-see. There are many places in Germany in which you can explore the...   more
  • Albrecht Dürer, Nürnberg

    8. Albrecht Dürer

    Albrecht Dürer is one of the best artists of the Renaissance, known around the world not only for his paintings but for his engravings. He was born in Nürnberg in 1471, learned how to be a goldsmith...   more
  • Pegnitz River, Nürnberg

    9. Pegnitz River

    The area by the Weinstadel is a beautiful spot to take photographs with the Weinstadel building set along the River Pegnitz and the bridges spanning the waters (both Hangman’s Bridge and the...   more
  • Sebalduskirche - St Sebaldus Church, Nürnberg

    10. Sebalduskirche - St Sebaldus Church

    St. Sebald Church is one of the three larger churches that stand out in Nürnberg and, at first glance, looks a lot like St. Lorenz Church with its nearly identical twin spires. St. Sebald Church is...   more
  • Zoo, Nürnberg

    11. Zoo

    I have been to a number of zoos during my travels but I found the one in Nürnberg is interesting for a number of reasons. Just after you enter the zoo there is an enclosure with some small monkeys....   more
  • Zeppelinfeld, Nürnberg

    12. Zeppelinfeld

    Designed by Hitler’s favorite architect Albert Speer, Zeppelin Field is the grand field where the Nazi Party rallies were held in the years before World War II began. The very large field (about the...   more
  • City Walls - Fortifications, Nürnberg

    13. City Walls - Fortifications

    Nürnbergs city fortifications - begun in the 11th century and extended up to the beginning of the 17th century - were unequalled in the Middle Ages. A massive wall with watchtowers and heavily...   more
  • Kaiserburg, Nürnberg

    14. Kaiserburg

    If you are at Kaiserburg on a day when the weather is nice and clear, I recommend taking the time to climb the Simwell Tower, the tall stone round tower at the edge of the bailey. Not only did the...   more
  • Heilig Geist Spital, Nürnberg

    15. Heilig Geist Spital

    The Heilig-Geist-Spital is another beautiful building set along the River Pegnitz. It is a former hospice that now serves as a senior citizens’ home, so it can only be viewed from the outside, except...   more
  • Museums, Nürnberg

    16. Museums

    The museum is located in what is Nuremberg's only remaining large late Renaissance merchant's house and show’s a view of the city’s last 950 years. Included in the entrance fee is an audio guide that...   more
  • Hauptmarkt, Nürnberg

    17. Hauptmarkt

    The central market square (Hauptmarkt) in the middle of town is probably a place that you will walk through and, if there is no market going on, then it will appear to be a vast open space. However,...   more
  • Christkindlesmarkt - Christmas Market, Nürnberg

    18. Christkindlesmarkt - Christmas Market

    In its own little section of the market platz is the “Markt der Partnerstadte” which are special vendor stalls from each of Nürnberg’s sister cities from around the world. Each stall had unique items...   more
  • Germanisches Museum, Nürnberg

    19. Germanisches Museum

    Our first trip to Nürnberg was primarily to go to this museum to see the special exhibition of works by Albrecht Dürer. The German National Museum is houses in a very modern looking building (the...   more
  • Grosse Strasse, Nürnberg

    20. Grosse Strasse

    Originally planned as a grand parade route for the Nazi Party and its military, the Grosse Strasse sits relatively unused in between the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the massive Kongresshalle. At the...   more
  • Henkersteg, Nürnberg

    21. Henkersteg

    Hangman’s Bridge, as the name implies, is where the executioners of Nürnberg lived between the 16-19th centuries. Because of the nature of the executioner’s job, they usually lived away from the rest...   more
  • Tugendbrunnen - Fountain of Virtue, Nürnberg

    22. Tugendbrunnen - Fountain of Virtue

    Near the intersection of Königstrasse and Lorenzerplatz at St. Lorenz Church is an iron fountain, the Tugendbrunnen, dating back to 1589. This fountain contains statues of seven virtues (three...   more
  • Rathaus, Nürnberg

    23. Rathaus

    The Town Hall (Rathaus) in Nürnberg sits across from St. Sebaldus Church. Dating back to the mid-1300s, it is a large imposing building that was built in an Italian Renaissance style. The earliest...   more
  • Kongresshalle, Nürnberg

    24. Kongresshalle

    Kongresshalle (Congress Hall) is the building in which the Documentation Center is located. Its original purpose was to house the Congress of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP) with...   more
  • Nassauer Haus, Nürnberg

    25. Nassauer Haus

    The Nassauer Haus is located across from the St. Lorenzkirche (St. Lawrence Church) on the corner of the row of shops on Königstrasse and Karolinenstrasse. It is a medieval tower house that belonged...   more

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