Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

Discover why Nuremberg was never conquered on this city walking tour with a local guide. Explore its defensive city walls along with the underground corridors at the Imperial Castle. As you walk along Nuremberg's city walls, see the narrow tunnels and high-vaulted chambers dug into the castle rocks. These tunnels and chambers were designed to make Nuremberg the most protected city in the empire. Admire the modern bastions built in the sixteenth century that can also withstand cannon fire. Stroll along a labyrinth of underground corridors designed to enable defenders to shoot at enemies from all sides as they tried to cross the moat. Learn about how the medieval weapons hidden inside the city walls worked and how the city's knights and defenders worked together to keep Nuremberg safe and protected.

Discover the rescue operation that saved artworks like works of Albrecht Dürer on this guided tour of the Historischer Kunstbunker in Nuremberg's Old Town. Find out which artworks survived the WWII bombings that destroyed 90 percent of the medieval Old Town. Meet your guide at the entrance to the Historischer Kunstbunker and begin your tour of the museum. Gain insight into how the Nazis used this space to preserve pricesless of works like the Altarpiece of Veit Stoss, the automaton clock from the Frauenkirche, and the Codex Manesse. Uncover how this cellar was used to store beer in medieval times. Hear about how Nuremberg was reduced to rubble in WWII and then rebuilt after the war.

Enjoy a day of city-sightseeing in Nuremberg in the comfort of a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus. See the city’s most famous monuments and buildings from great vantage points and learn about the city’s rich history. Sit back and relax and enjoy the 2-hour circuit as your guide entertains you with fascinating information about the popular attractions and the 1,000-year history of Frankonia's metropole. Benefit from the flexibility to hop-on or hop-off anytime at any of the 6 stops along the tour route. You will see that, besides gingerbread and fried sausages, Nuremberg has so much more to offer.

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.

Walk through a beautiful route of the city, discover hidden gems and visit 10+ of the most important attractions and spots. Learn some introductory information about each place and interesting stories about the city in general. Download the ‘World City Trail ‘app from the store and login. Read the instructions and head to the starting location. Unlock photos of the exterior and the interior of the location. Read some information regarding the attraction and continue walking to the next checkpoint. Note what you liked and did not like and create your bucket list for the next days! Start your walk any time, without a schedule. Pause it for lunch, have a drink, visit an attraction of your choice, and continue later or even another day. With the maps feature, you will never get lost. First visit the Art Nouveau Nuremberg Opera House and make your way to through the traditional crafts and rustic restaurants in Handwerkerhof. View the medieval Lorenz and Sebaldus Churches and continue on to the controversial statues at the Ehekarussell fountain. Find the Renaissance-era Fleisch bridge and stroll to the city's main market square at Hauptmarkt Nürnberg. Discover where the famous artist lived at Albrecht Dürer's House. Finish your tour with the imposing Imperial Castle of Nuremberg. Download the ‘’World City Trail ‘’ app from the store. Then start your tour and enjoy!

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.

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.

With our app-based audio tour, you can discover the most important sights on a walk through Nuremberg. The Audiowalker App shows you the way and provides you exciting information on architecture and history at every stop. You will also find out what there is to discover off the route. Duration: approx. 2 hours Distance: approx. 3 km Audio length: approx. 40 minutes Available languages: German, English The Audiowalk will take you to: - Main Market & Church of Our Lady - Beautiful fountain - Town Hall - St. Sebald - Albrecht Dürer Square - Nuremberg Castle - Tiergärtnertorplatz - Neutor - Weißgerbergasse - Fronveste and Kettensteg - Hangman's Bridge and Weinstadel - Trödelmarkt - Ox portal How the Audiowalker App works: 1. download the app for iOS or Android 2. activate the code in the app 3. start immediately or later (your code is valid for 1 year) 4. to save mobile data, you can download the tour in advance (in the WLAN) You can start the tour at the meeting point or any other stop on the route. The tour is designed as a roundtrip. This means you arrive back where you started.

Get to know Nuremberg at your own pace on this interactive puzzle game and walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the app on your mobile device, use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Nuremberg’s most important attractions on foot. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based puzzle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based puzzle. Use logic, imagination, observation. Start the activity whenever you like and enjoy the flexibility to pause at any time to take a break, snap the perfect photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the tour later or save the rest for another day. First visit the Art Nouveau Nuremberg Opera House and make your way to through the traditional crafts and rustic restaurants in Handwerkerhof. View the medieval Lorenz and Sebaldus Churches and continue on to the controversial statues at the Ehekarussell fountain.  Find the Renaissance-era Fleisch bridge and stroll to the city's main market square at Hauptmarkt Nürnberg. Discover where the famous artist lived at Albrecht Dürer's House. Finish your tour with the imposing Imperial Castle of Nuremberg. Download the ‘’World City Trail ‘’ app from the store. Then start your tour and enjoy!