Franconian Switzerland
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Nuremberg Old Town
Historic sites, museums, and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.

Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, take in top sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.

Mitte
Noted for its historic sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and Nuremberg Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Südstadt
Südstadt is well-liked for its coffeehouses and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Meistersinger Hall and Zeppelin and March Fields are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Maffeiplatz U-Bahn or Aufsessplatz U-Bahn to get around.

Dutzendteich
While you're in Dutzendteich, take in top sights like Nuremberg Arena and jump on the metro at Messe U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Scandic Nürnberg Central
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 25 January 2026

Holiday Inn - the niu, Leo Nuremberg by IHG
Excellent service.
Reviewed on 28 January 2026

Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Location, location, location…it was a perfect stay while visiting the Nuremberg Christmas Markets. Breakfast in the main dining room was an excellent included amenity.
Reviewed on 4 February 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Room was great! Staff was very helpful. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth
It was a bit cols in the room
Reviewed on 7 December 2025

Eco Smart Apartments Premium City
There was no breakfast. Housekeeping was an issue. There was a broken metallic pin on the carpet. I got heart on my right feet. Very annoying as I had to drive for 3 hours.
Reviewed on 10 December 2025
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Popular places to visit

Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.

Main Market Square
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Main Market Square. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Nuremberg Castle
Nuremberg Castle is just one of the places to see in Nuremberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and churches.

Nuremberg Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Nuremberg Zoo during your trip to Nuremberg? Experience the area's festivals and museums.

Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Old Town Bamberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.

Nuremberg Palace of Justice
Learn about the local history of Bärenschanze with a stop at Nuremberg Palace of Justice. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
- Nuremberg Castle
- NürnbergMesse
- Nuremberg Zoo
- Bamberg Cathedral
- Max-Morlock-Stadion
- University of Erlangen
- Old Town Hall
- Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum
- Nürnberg Convention Center
- Bayreuth Festival Theater
- Meistersinger Hall
- Puma Headquarters
- German National Museum
- St. Sebaldus Church
- Nuremberg Hospital South
- Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers
