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Nuremberg Attractions & ActivitiesSightseeing
Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Address: Dürerplatz, Nuremberg, DE 90403
CITY CENTER. This statue is dedicated to the famous German artist who once called the city home. The statue stands tall above the square and invites visitors to view the home of the gifted artist. A must-see for art lovers from around the world.
Austelling Faszination und der Nationalsozialismus
Address: Zeppelintribüne, Zeppelinstrasse, Nuremberg, DE
WIESENTALSTRASSE. Site of Nazi parades and rallies from 1933 to 1938, these expansive grounds are a historic reminder of what hatred can lead to. The simple construction and central podium remind visitors of a time in history when the Nazi party ruled Germany. Visit the nearby stadium that was planned to be the site...
Address: (Public Market) Central Market Square, Nuremberg, DE 90403
CITY CENTER. This popular central square features excellent shopping and historic sightseeing, cafés and traditional restaurants and, during the days, the sight of vendors. Purchase rugs and tapestries, baskets, flowers, fruit and vegetables, and an array of gift items. Surrounded by the history of the city, visitors...
Address: Burgstrasse, Nuremberg, DE 90403
CITY CENTER. There are several very good tours of the old town area. Highlights include the old castle, central churches and government buildings, and a multitude of historic and interesting statues and fountains. This wonderful town dates back to 1050, and the history of Germany can be seen through the growth and...
Address: Nuremberg, DE
CITY CENTER. For the shopper and sightseer, there is no better place than the Königstrasse (King's Street) that runs though the center of Nuremberg's Altstadt. Some of the biggest names in men's and women's designer fashion, as well as an array of dining and sightseeing options, dot the large pedestrian street. The...
Address: (Goldener Brunnen) Marktplatz in Old Tow, Nuremberg, DE 90402
CITY CENTER. Literally meaning "Beautiful Well," the central Schöner Brunnen stands tall in the main marketplatz like the steeple of a gothic church. Built in 1396, the well has served as a central point of the city as a supplier of water for drinking and planting for more than 600 years. Today, the fountain stands as...
Address: Nuremberg, DE
CITY CENTER. Nuremberg was built around the historic castle in 1050, and the walls that still surround the city served as fortifications for the royal family and the citizens of the city. Within these walls are excellent dining and shopping options, the popular markets, and an array of historic sightseeing spots. To...
Address: Nuremberg, DE
CITY CENTER. Built by Emperor Heinrich III in 1050, this dark ages castle proves the centerpiece of the city and the starting point of many tours of the inner walls. Sweeping views of houses and restaurants, shops, and squares are afforded from the top of the castle. The Burg Castle served as a site for every German...
Address: near Maxplatz, Nuremberg, DE
CITY CENTER. The banks of the lovely river that flows through Nuremberg are laden with storied history and some of the best sightseeing spots in the city, as well as being the setting for many local events. Great shops and dining spots line the river, and quaint bridges are available for walking tours and great views.
Address: Lorenzerplatz 10, (Fountain) outside Lorenzkirche, Nuremberg, DE 90402
CITY CENTER. This beautiful fountain sits majestically outside the Baroque Lorenkirche and represents the rich tapestry that is the history of the city. Thousands of visitors each year visit and admire the beauty and artistry of the historic fountain. It also affords a perfect photo opportunity for the traveler to...
