Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Nuremberg
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Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can do some window-shopping at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.
Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.
St. Sebaldus Church
Learn about Nuremberg’s patron saint in the city’s oldest parish church, a 13th-century basilica beautifully restored after extensive damage in World War II.
Frauenkirche
Be awed by the intricate detail of this brick Gothic church and join the crowds at midday to watch the 16th-century “running men” on the façade’s mechanical clock.
Albrecht Duerer House
You can study the exhibits at Albrecht Duerer House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nuremberg. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Walking Tour of Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train
Nuremberg's Mystery Morning: Breakfast & Escape Game
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Mitte
Noted for its historical sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and St. Sebaldus Church 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.
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical 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
If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
Südstadt
Get to know Südstadt and its many features like its coffee shops and live music. You might want to explore sights like Meistersinger Hall and Zeppelin and March Fields, and you can jump on the metro at Maffeiplatz U-Bahn or Aufsessplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
Tullnau
When in Tullnau and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Meistersinger Hall or Zeppelin and March Fields and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nuremburg Ostring S-Bahn or Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Marienberg
While Marienberg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old City Hall and St. Sebaldus Church.