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What to do and see in Nuremberg, Bavaria: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon
With half a million people, Nuremberg is Bavaria's second largest city. While its history dates to the 11th century, Nuremberg is most often linked to the 20th century (specifically World War II). It first served as the site of many pre-war Nazi rallies, then was nearly leveled by Allied bombing, then was the site of the famous post-war Nuremberg Trials. The city has much to offer today's visitors, including the rebuilt Nuremberg Castle and the world-famous gingerbread at Hauptmarkt. Hansel and Gretel would have loved this place.
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1. Nuremberg Free Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 923 reviews
Nuremberg Free Walking Tour and Bamberg Free Walking Tour started in 2016 as a student’s side project with a printed t-shirt, a Facebook page, some flyers and a lot of trust in the process. Even now, that we’re a team of 10 tour guides from 6 different countries, we appreciate, that all of us got a life besides tour guiding. We really live in Nuremberg and Bamberg and know these cities inside-out. We want to give you a little insight to how life here is here and how history shaped it. All the time through it was important to us, to stay independent from big umbrella-companies and provision-payers. As individual as our guides' lives and stories are also the tours. Join one of them to get to know us better! Best is to start with our classic "Free Walking Tour" that covers the highlights of the city - with your tip you decide how much the tour was worth for you. In Nuremberg we also provide a Third Reich Tour, the cultural "Theater Tour" and private tours for groups.
2. St. Lorenz Church
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4.5 based on 1,688 reviews
During services and special events St. Lorenz church is closed for sightseeing
Reviewed By 604karenm - Louisiana, United States
Beautiful architecture! Don't miss the sacrament house sculpted by Adam Kraft. The incredible art survived the Reformation because families had donated these priceless items to preserve the memory of their loved ones.
3. Der Schoene Brunnen
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4.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany
Really beautiful and impressive fountain in front of Frauenkirche. Lot of details and colors in it. Great spot for pictures
4. Kaiserburg Nurnberg
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4.5 based on 3,653 reviews
Reviewed By 999jimw - Schonaich, Germany
I took the tour of the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg for a price of 8,00 that included the well next door. Had it not been for the well, I would have only given the castle a very good rating, but I found the well to be...overwhelming. This castle, which never served as a castle in the traditional sense, but rather more the US Capitol where Congress conducts government business. Well, in the case today, where Congress gets nothing done. Still, the building is very interesting and was the center of attention for some three hundred years. There is not a lot to see in the main hall except for a quirky parade of the king and his entourage. Luckily, the tour guide had a great sense of humor. What I enjoyed was the story behind the chapel, which adjoins the great hall. This was a double chapel with the commoners worshiping below and the nobles and king on the second floor. The private chambers were also interesting with a look of royal items from the past. Once the tour is complete, make sure you visit the museum and the well, which is slightly down the hill. Yeah, I get it, it is just a well. However, the guide does an outstanding job explaining how it worked and why people learned to drink beer instead of water, thereby saving numerous lives from vermin-infested water. I definitely recommend this tour while in Nuremberg.
5. Heilig-Geist-Spital
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania
The Heilig Geist Spital - or the Holy Spirit hospice if you like - is 1 of the landmarks of Nuremberg that has more than 500 years of history. For those into history the best would be to have a guide explaining the history behind the place, nonetheless even is you are on your own you can/shall include this place into the must see landmarks of Nuremberg old town. You can access the building and the inner courtyard through the restaurant's portal (you can also check-out the restaurant - very good place to grab some food). Visiting is free of charge. Overall I do recommend you spend some time and check out this place.
6. Altstadt
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4.5 based on 1,845 reviews
Reviewed By kevinwB5072PW - Gainsborough, United Kingdom
We took a stroll through the Old Town of Nuremberg from the castle uphill through the castle opposite the main train station and beyond, and we marvelled at the beautiful medieval buildings and picturesque canal. Later, we visited a museum near the upper castle and we were astonished to see photos of the city of Nuremberg utterly reduced to rubble by WW2 bombing. The reconstruction of this beautiful city is simply amazing and it is well worth a visit for this reason alone. Also, the transport system is integrated and operates with true German efficiency.
7. Weissgerbergasse
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4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By DraganDPG - Munich, Germany
The location of this site is some 400 metres west from the main city square, Hauptmarkt. Old timber-framed houses and narrow cobblestone street will take you back centuries ago. Despite Nuremberg had suffered heavily air raids during WW II, here miraculously 22 family houses survived and today represents one of the must see attractions in the Nuremberg Altstadt.
8. Hangman's Bridge
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Alexander_Kudrin - Samara, Russia
The Hangman’s Bridge in Nuremberg was constructed in 1457 as a wooden bridge. In medieval times every German city used to have a hang man and Nuremberg’s one lived in the tower on the wooden roofed bridge above the Pegnitz river. It was reconstructed in 1954.
9. Nuremberg Christmas Market
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4.5 based on 642 reviews
Nuremberg's Christmas Market starts at the end of November and continues through December. It's a traditional festive German market with yuletide treats like gluhwein, gingerbread and Nuremberg's famous bratwurst sausages. The opening ceremony is presented by the glamourous Christkind, who recites her now famous Christmas speech to thousands in the Main Market Square. You could also take a city tour in the old fashioned stage coaches and enjoy the nostalgic Christmas tunes the coachman plays on his trumpet. Finally take a walk up the steps of the Church of Our Lady for a spectacular view of the market's red and white coloured stalls and decorative lights. The children's market section is ideal for families.
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
The world famous Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market) is being held between 29 Nov and 24 Dec 2019 this season in the historic city centre area of the city. This is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany dating back to the mid 16th-century. The market is held at Hauptmarkt just in front of Frauenkirche and is linked to several other smaller Christmas markets spaced out in several directions. You'll find stalls selling traditional holiday foods (lebkuchen), local specialities (3 im weckla - Nuremburg sausages served in a bun) and and gluwein (mulled wine). Many other stalls sell nice Christmas ornaments, crafts and other season products. We very much enjoyed walking around the stalls of Christkindlesmarkt. Stalls seemed ready to go from late morning until late in the evening each day during our recent visit. Atmosphere is festive, child-friendly and very enjoyable, a fantastic add-on for visiting Nuremburg at this time of the year. Note: We did find Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt very crowded, particularly in the evening, compared to other Christmas markets we have visited in Germany and other countries around Europe over the years. You can always sneak out of the main Hauptmarkt if you need a break from the crowd. Don't hesitate to try one of the smaller nearby markets as well, the stalls in these are very interesting as well and the crowds felt much less.
10. Hauptmarkt
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4.0 based on 1,283 reviews
Reviewed By Modernizing - Baltimore, United States
This is a peak into the life of a great market. We were here on a Friday night and in addition to the market there were all kinds of street vendors. It was so much fun. The stalls were full of fruits and vegetables. There were vendors selling the ubiquitous sausages and street performers. You must try the local ginger bread sold from the vendors (and maybe from a few vendors). This was just a lovely couple of hours that gave the feeling of "old Europe".
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