Day 01
Walking Through Nuremberg's Historic Old Town
- Start at Nürnberg Central Station (Bahnhofspl., 90443 Nürnberg, Germany), a major transportation hub in the city.
- Walk east for about 8 minutes to reach Handwerkerhof Nuremberg (Königstraße 82, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany), a small medieval-style market offering traditional crafts, food, and drink.
- Continue east for another 6 minutes to Hauptmarkt (90403 Nürnberg, Germany), Nuremberg's central square. Take time to explore the market stalls and admire the surrounding architecture.
- Located within Hauptmarkt, visit the Frauenkirche (Hauptmarkt 14, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany), an impressive Gothic church with a unique mechanical clock.
- Also in Hauptmarkt, marvel at the Schöner Brunnen (Hauptmarkt, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany), a beautiful 14th-century fountain adorned with 40 colourful figures.
- Head north for about 5 minutes to reach St. Sebald - Sebalduskirche Nürnberg (Winklerstraße 26, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany), a stunning Gothic church that houses the relics of St. Sebald, the city's patron saint.
- Walk west for about 4 minutes to the Altes Rathaus (Rathauspl. 2, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany), Nuremberg's historic town hall, featuring a blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
- Continue north for 2 minutes to visit Albrecht Dürer's House (Albrecht-Dürer-Straße 39, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany), the former residence of the famous artist. Explore the museum inside to learn about his life and works.
- Walk west for about 4 minutes to reach the Tiergärtnertor (Altstadt - St. Sebald, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany), a historic city gate located in the picturesque Tiergärtnertorplatz.
- Finally, head northwest for about 5 minutes to the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (Burg 17, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany), a medieval fortress that offers stunning views of the city. Explore the castle grounds, including the Imperial Castle, Sinwell Tower, and Deep Well.
- End at Nürnberg Central Station (Bahnhofspl., 90443 Nürnberg, Germany).
