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Nuremberg, Germany

Things to Do in Nuremberg

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break

Most booked tours and tickets in Nuremberg

Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break

Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break

4.6547 reviews4h
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn

City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn

4.3195 reviews40m
Nuremberg WWII Tour, Courtroom 600 and 3rd Reich Sites

Nuremberg WWII Tour, Courtroom 600 and 3rd Reich Sites

4.5181 reviews4h
Nuremberg VIP Tour to the NAZI Monuments + Nuremberg Trials

Nuremberg VIP Tour to the NAZI Monuments + Nuremberg Trials

4.8113 reviews4h
Nuremberg Medieval Old Town Walking Tour in English

Nuremberg Medieval Old Town Walking Tour in English

4.6112 reviews2h
Former Nazi Rally Ground And Courtroom 600 Tour

Former Nazi Rally Ground And Courtroom 600 Tour

4.5105 reviews3h
Nuremberg Private Walking Tour in English: 2, 3 or 4 Hours

Nuremberg Private Walking Tour in English: 2, 3 or 4 Hours

4.897 reviews2h

Top sights in Nuremberg

  1. 1Imperial Castle
  2. 2Old Town
  3. 3Christmas Market
  4. 4Documentation Center
  5. 5Albrecht Dürer House
  6. 6Hauptmarkt
  • Walk Through Imperial History: Stand in the Imperial Castle's double chapel where emperors were crowned, explore the deep well and Sinwell Tower, and enjoy panoramic views that once surveyed the empire's heartland.
  • Experience the World's Most Famous Christmas Market: The Christkindlesmarkt transforms the Hauptmarkt into a winter wonderland with hundreds of wooden stalls, the opening proclamation by the Christkind, and the scent of Glühwein and grilled sausages.
  • Confront 20th-Century History: Visit the sobering Documentation Center at the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, a brilliant architectural counterpoint to the colossal remains, and the Courtroom 600 at the Memorium Nuremberg Trials.

Tickets and passes in Nuremberg

Nuremberg Nightlife Tour: 4 Venues, Shots & Club Entry

Nuremberg Nightlife Tour: 4 Venues, Shots & Club Entry

5.07 reviews4h

Food and drink experiences in Nuremberg

Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better

Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better

5.021 reviews3h 30m
Fünf Seidla Steig ® Beer Hike Food Experience Private Tour (departs Nuremberg)

Fünf Seidla Steig ® Beer Hike Food Experience Private Tour (departs Nuremberg)

5.010 reviews6h
Adventure Breakfast and Escape Game in Nuremberg's Old Town

Adventure Breakfast and Escape Game in Nuremberg's Old Town

4.67 reviews3h 30m

Day trips and outdoor activities from Nuremberg

Nuremberg Castle and Old Town Tour incl. tickets and beer tasting

Nuremberg Castle and Old Town Tour incl. tickets and beer tasting

4.826 reviews2h 30m
Tour at the Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds (english)

Tour at the Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds (english)

4.524 reviews2h

Hidden gems in Nuremberg

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Kunstbunker - Forum für zeitgenössische Kunst

A contemporary art gallery housed deep within a massive WWII air-raid bunker in the Altstadt.

Johannisfriedhof & St. Rochus Cemetery

Two historic, park-like cemeteries located just outside the city walls in St. Johannis, filled with ornate graves from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Weißgerbergasse

A charming, narrow lane in the Altstadt, considered one of Germany's most beautiful streets, lined with perfectly preserved, colorful half-timbered houses.

Tucherschloss & Hirsvogelsaal

A Renaissance palace and garden museum belonging to the historic Tucher patrician family, with an original 16th-century festival hall.

Katzenbrücke (Cat Bridge)

A small, unassuming footbridge over the Pegnitz River near the Kettensteg, adorned with whimsical stone cat sculptures.

Day trips from Nuremberg

Bamberg

45 min by regional train

A UNESCO World Heritage town famed for its stunning medieval and baroque architecture built on seven hills, and its unique smoked beer (Rauchbier) brewed in historic breweries.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

1 hour 15 min by train (change in Steinach)

The quintessential, perfectly preserved medieval German town, appearing straight from a storybook, complete with intact walls, towers, and cobblestone lanes.

Fränkische Schweiz (Franconian Switzerland)

40-60 min by car or bus

A picturesque region of forested hills, dramatic limestone cliffs, and over 1000 caves. It's a paradise for hikers, rock climbers, and beer lovers, with countless rural breweries.

Plan your Nuremberg trip

Things to do in Nuremberg: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Nuremberg?+

Top sights include Imperial Castle, Old Town, Christmas Market and Documentation Center. Away from the crowds, try Kunstbunker - Forum für zeitgenössische Kunst and Johannisfriedhof & St. Rochus Cemetery.

What are the most popular tours in Nuremberg?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break (4.6 stars, 547 reviews); Walking tour Nuremberg (4.9 stars, 258 reviews); City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn (4.3 stars, 195 reviews).

How much do tours in Nuremberg cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €3 and €320 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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