Best Things To Do in Nuremberg, Germany

Tourist Attractions in Nuremberg

Here is the list of things to do in Nuremberg and tourist attractions in city.

1. Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelaende

   4.4 (1263 Votes)
   

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   Museum, Landmark, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

   This museum is located in the north wing of the unfinished remains of the Congress Hall of the former Nazi Party rallies. A trip to the permanent exhibition “Fascination and Terror” gives you a glimpse of the causes, connections and the consequences of the Nazi party in Germany. Along with this, you also get to learn about the history of Nazi Rally ground. You can even take part in ...Read more

2. St. Lorenz Church

   4.4 (1582 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site, Landmark, Architecture

   A medieval church that was solely dedicated to Saint Lawrence is considered as one of the important churches of Nuremberg. The construction structure dates back to 15th century. History says, the church faced worst damage during the Second World War and it was entirely reconstructed in the year around 1854. The present structure follows neo-Gothic style. Climb up the towers of the church and yo...Read more

3. Albrecht Durer's House

   4.4 (1482 Votes)
   

   Architecture , Exhibition , Specialty Museum

   The house belongs to the famous German painter, named Albrecht Durer who lived over here from 1509 to 1528. The house is popular not because it was the residence of the famous painter, but it is also said to be one of the few undestroyed houses, existing till date from the history of Nuremberg. A visit into the rooms of house will let you see its permanent exhibition that includes some of the f...Read more

4. Germanisches National Museum

   4.5 (1418 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Art Museum, Natural History Museum

   Since its foundation in the year 1852, Germanishches National Museum has turned out to be the most important and largest museum of German culture. A visit to this ‘treasure chest’ is a must while your trip to Nuremberg. A trip to this museum let you see some of the finest works done by German painters and sculptors. Apart from the art works, you also get to see arms and armour, scie...Read more

5. St. Sebaldus Church

   4.9 (1236 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site

   It is a medieval church and considered as one of the oldest church of Nuremberg, like St. Lorenz and Frauenkirche (Our Lady’s Church). The church got its name from an 8th century hermit, named Sebaldus. According to the history, the church was previously built as a Romanesque basilica with two choirs. Later on, in 14th century, some its features were renovated. However, again during the S...Read more

6. Frauenkirche

   4.5 (1514 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Church, Religious Site, Landmark

   Popularly known as the Church of Our Lady in English, this imperial royal church stands on the eastern wing of Hauptmarkt. The magnificent Gothic architecture of the church acts a piece of jewel for the market square. So, if you are visiting the main market square, your eyes won’t miss out the stunning beauty of this church. Highlighted feature: Mannleinlaufen (mechanical clock and glocke...Read more

7. Deutsche Bahn Museum

   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   Though Nuremberg is considered as a city of architecture, by heart it is a railway town and fact proving this statement can be found in DB Museum. This German railway museum explores the rich history of railway system of Germany. Take a tour into the Eisenbahn – Erlebniswelt within the museum where you get to see technologies used for this system. The museum also displays the huge railway...Read more

8. Johannisfriedhof Nurnberg

   4.7 (1179 Votes)
   

   Cemetery

   Like St Rochus Cemetery, this cemetery is another important burial ground, located outside the city walls of Nuremberg. Some of the famous people like Albrecht Durer, Adam Kraft and Veit Stoss where buried in this ground. Take a walk around the place, the calmness and beauty of the place is bound to make you feel peaceful. A great place to pray silently for the souls of such wonderful personali...Read more

9. Handwerkerhof

   4.5 (1283 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Village

   Wish to visit the past history of Nuremberg? Come to Handwerkerhof at the Konigstor. It is a self-constructed touristy-village where you get to see the tradition craftsmanship of the city and some of their finest products on display. Specialized craftsmen like Pewteres, glass cutters, leather workers, stained glass painters, gold and silversmiths, doll makers and gingerbread-makers can be found...Read more

10. Staatstheater Nuremberg

    4.6 (996 Votes)
    

    Entertainment, Performance, Theatre, Cinema

    It is said to be one of the largest theatre in Germany. It was first opened for the public in 1905 with Richard Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg”. Very soon, the theatre became a focal point of social and cultural life of Nuremberg. The highlighted feature of the theatre is its interior design, done by Heinrich Seeling (one of the famous Berlin architecture). Some of t...Read more

11. Planetenring 25

    

    Outdoors

    It is an open area, which has residential space and houses in its vicinity. The whole area has quite a few buildings and is of importan ce from  the perspective of real estates. There’s some greenery and parks which are present nearby too. It is a nice place to go by for a stroll and has parking space as well. The entire street is lined with houses and buildings with proper lightning...Read more

12. Museum Fur Kommunikation Nurnberg Or Museum Of Communication

    4.7 (683 Votes)
    

    Museum, Educational Site, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    Beside DB Museum, this Communications Museum is located. The museum displays various technologies and mediums that were being used when the first communication system was established. The entire exhibition is divided into four categories; they are sound, images, writing and communication via internet. Step into the museum and you get to see around 400 communication objects, including the postal...Read more

13. St. Rochus Cemetery

    4.4 (889 Votes)
    

    Historical Site, Cemetery

    This cemetery had played an important role in the history of Nuremberg. It was built in 1510, primarily to bury the victims of the plaque epidemic that happened and 1517 – 18. In order to prevent the disease to spread further, the city council decided to build the cemetery at the edge of the city. When you visit the cemetery, you will see most of the memorial slabs are of sandstone. Few a...Read more

14. Memorium Nurnberger Prozesse

    4.5 (667 Votes)
    

    Educational Site, Historical Site, Exhibition

    Also known as the Palace of Justice, it is a building complex where different courts like the appellate court, regional court, local court and the public court is located. The complex became more popular during the Second World War as the court trails used to take place over there. At present, the site has been turned into a permanent exhibition offering information related to the background, p...Read more

15. Kinder And Jugendmuseum

    4.6 (85 Votes)
    

    Art And Culture, Museum, Children Museum, Educational Site

    Welcome to the museum where your kid can participate and touch every single object of the museum. Right from history to cultures of different countries is being discussed in this museum. The factor that makes this museum unique is the exhibition section where kids are allowed to participate in different events that ultimately helps in learning about the world around them. For instance, they get...Read more

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