Albrecht Dürer's House

Nuremberg and its surrounding areas have a lot to offer, and the Nuremberg Card is the perfect way to get to know this wonderful region, conveniently and affordably. The Nuremberg Card gives you free admission to the most popular local museums and attractions, and gives you free use of public transportation in the urban area of Nuremberg and Fürth. Take a journey back in time with a visit to Nuremberg's imposing imperial castle and the informative Imperial Castle Museum, or explore another side of the cities history by heading to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the Nuremberg Trials Memorial. Planning a trip with children that are not so keen on history or are too young to learn about Nuremberg's darker chapters? Not a problem! Nuremberg and Fürth also offer plenty of activities for kids. The Toy Museum and the Planetarium are sure to be a hit, or simply take a stroll through the excellent Nuremberg Zoo. The card provides great deals in Nuremberg and Fürth for 48 hours, and the timing is up to you. Just book your desired date and time and get on your way! Save time and money with the Nürnberg Card, your ideal companion for 48 hours in this great city. Included are: Imperial Castle Nuremberg, Deutsches Museum Nuremberg, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Albrecht Dürer House, Neues Museum, Toy Museum, Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds Interim Exhibit, Memorium Nuremberg Trials, DB Museum, Museum for Communication, Museum of Industrial Culture with the School Museum, City Museum at Fembo House Permanent Exhibit: A Crown - Power - History, Museum Tucher Mansion, Bavarian Bible Museum, Museum of Natural History, towerofthesenses, Kunsthalle Nuremberg, Kunstvilla Nuremberg, Kunsthaus Nuremberg, Museum Executioner’s House, Zoo Nuremberg, Children’s Museum, Red Cross Museum, Motor Museum Merk, Faber-Castell Stately Home with the Museum “Alte Mine”, Bratwurst Museum, Jewish Museum Franconia, Fürth, City Museum Fürth, Ludwig Erhard Center Fürth. 50 % discount at: Historical Rock Cut Cellars * (historische-felsengaenge.de), Underground of Nuremberg * (nbguw.de), Nicolaus Copernicus Planetarium (planetarium-nuernberg.de), Stadium Tours * (stadion-nuernberg.de/en). Tip for families: 1 € discount at Playmobil FunPark, Zirndorf

Explore Nuremburg, one of the largest German cities during the Middle Ages at the heart of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. Learn more about the famous personality of the city: Dürer was born in Nuremberg, created his work here, and was buried here. Hans Sachs also created his works in Nuremberg and Martin Behaim made the first globe here. Even the first railway line in Germany went from Nuremberg to Fürth. In addition, the first pencils were invented here. Experience an informative tour through the romantic old town of Nuremberg with a knowledgeable guide and discover the main attractions of the city, such as Albrecht Dürer's House, Nuremberg Castle, Tiergärtnertorplatz, and the Hauptmarkt with the beautiful fountain and the Frauenkirche.

Explore Nuremberg on a guided walk with a visit to a brewery. Discover the most beautiful sights in the city on foot including Albrecht Dürer's House and the Imperial Castle. Stroll past the main market square, where the annual Nuremberg Christmas Market is held, attracting up to 2 million visitors each time. Visit a microbrewery and taste delicious beers. Franken is known for its good beer and an unknown author once fittingly said: “Beer is among the most useful drinks, the tastiest foods, and the most pleasant drugs”. True to this motto, you can taste red beer, cool pale beer, or the house drink.

This tour is a must for every visitor to the Christkindlesmarkt! Not only will you get all the background information about the world-famous market on my guided tour, there are also free gingerbread classics to try. Of course, as I'm a local and lived my whole life here I'll show you where to get the best ones. The evening lighting of the city creates a dreamlike atmosphere, perfect for stunning photos (see below). You'll also learn more about the city's fascinating history as we visit iconic landmarks such as the Hangman's House, the castle and the Albrecht Dürer House. At each stop, I will share exciting anecdotes and background information with you. On the tour you will also get tips for good restaurants and other sights in and around Nuremberg. This tour starts and ends at the Christkindlesmarkt. *** This tour is paid with tips at the end of the tour*** Look for the guide with the white umbrella with the green logo "Free Walking Tours", which is illuminated. . The guide will have an orange backback. Just walk around the fountain and you will find Tom. During the christmas market the "beautiful fountain" (meeting point) is partially built in and crowded so plan a little more time to find us.

Discovering Nuremberg with a certified tour guide Nuremberg was once an imperial residence, a powerful free imperial city and an international trading centre. The prosperous city provided the ideal basis for an active cultural and intellectual life and the arts. Even today, numerous buildings, monuments and artworks still reflect its former importance. The 1,5 hours walking tour through the Old Town offers information and insights on the churches, the castle, the fountains as well as the city itself, past and present. The tour is guided by an certified tour guide of the Bundesverband der Gästeführer in Deutschland e.V. (BVGD).

Explore Nuremberg at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Simply download the mp3 audio-guide and use the accompanying map to work out the best route for your journey. Discover the house of Albrecht Durer, one of the greatest painters and engravers Germany has ever produced, as well as stunning churches and fascinating museums. Visit sites such as Fleisch Bridge, The Church of Our Lady, The Altes Rathaus, and The Nuremberg Toy Museum. Learn more about the historic town hall featuring monumental painted frescoes, centuries-old architecture. Finish with a visit to Nuremberg’s crowning glory, towering above the city, the colossal Nuremberg Castle. Your tour. Your way.

Enjoy a guided tour through the medieval old town of Nuremberg from the Imperial Castle to Albrecht Dürer's House. Discover the living history of the city with lots of fun along the way. Stop at the world-famous Christmas market and enjoy a glass of mulled wine in the festive atmosphere. Nuremberg was once one of the largest cities of the Middle Ages and at the heart of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. It is home to numerous historical treasures. The medieval architects have left their mark in the Franconian city. On the route of the tour are the Imperial Castle, the heart of the old town, Albrecht Dürer's House with the square named after him, and many churches and other beautiful medieval squares in Nuremberg.

I'm Andreas, a 32 year old German born and raised in Nuremberg. The first walking tour tour I joined was with my grandfather who lived in Nuremberg for 86 years. He showed his 5 year old grandson his city. Now I have this small tour-company and my partners and me want to do the same for you. Our goal is, to break down Nurembergs history, culture and its architectural highlights in a walking tour of around 2:15 hours. You will learn about Nurembergs "Golden Age" in the late middle ages and from the "Dark Age" in the "3rd Reich". You will see beautiful half-timbered houses, churches and the castle. You will learn all about the typicall Nuremberg specialites and where to find the best places to get them. Together we will go to the house of the most important German artist, Albrecht Durer. Listen to stories of the hangman Franz Schmidt, and why he was a far more friendly character you might think. Understand Nurembergs path to deal with the heritage of the Nazi-era and how the city was rebuild after its doom in WW2. After the tour we will have time to answer all your questions and we are happy to help you with your plans in and around Nuremberg. See you soon in "Naemberch".

This tour is only available in German. Get to know the historical sights around the Kaiserburg in a relaxed way. Start the self-guided tour whenever you like and spend a varied and enjoyable time in this beautiful part of Nuremberg. The tour begins at the Hexenhäusle, a charming gatekeeper's cottage that marks the origins of the city of Nuremberg. From there, you walk up to the Kaiserburg, the city's landmark. Here you can admire the impressive architecture and learn more about the history of the castle. The next stop is the Sinwell Tower, the highest point in the city. From here you have a breathtaking view of Nuremberg and the surrounding area. The tour continues to the Albrecht Dürer House, where you can learn more about the life and work of the famous artist. The tour also takes you through the Altstadtbrauerei brewery, where you can gain an insight into beer production. Along the way, small cafés invite you to take a break and sample local specialities. At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what ... but no, we won't tell you yet! Plan a leisurely 1,5 hours for this 2 km walk so that you can take your time to look at everything and have time for small breaks here and there. The tour ends near the starting point. After the tour, you can visit the Kaiserburg from the inside or climb the Sinwell Tower and enjoy the view of Nuremberg and the surrounding area. Please note the opening hours and admission prices. The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Nuremberg by a good friend who knows the city like the back of his hand and has many exciting stories and anecdotes to tell. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Nuremberg! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Start your tour with a visit to the St. Lorenz, a medieval church which was badly damaged during the second world war and later restored. Here, you will admire rich art-works on its west facade. Next, you'll see the virtues of faith, hope, charity, courage, temperance, and patience which are represented in figures. The Fountain represents six virtues crowned by the figure of Justice. As we continue, you will walk on the Fleisch Bridge, constructed in late Renaissance style. The bridge crosses the river Pegnitz in the center of the old town, linking the districts St. Sebald and St. Lorenz along the axis of the main market. Your next stop will be the Hauptmarket which is the place where one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and one of the most famous in the world is held every year. It is also known as the main market and located in the central square of the Old town. Get to see the church tower which is 115.6 meters (379 ft) in height. It still remains the the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world. Finally, you will visit Albrecht Dürer's House, which was built around 1420. Here, you will see a half timbered house where Germany’s most famous artist is said to have lived and worked for 20 years.