Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Nuremberg
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Popular places to visit
Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can do some window-shopping at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.
Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.
Albrecht Duerer House
You can study the exhibits at Albrecht Duerer House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nuremberg. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Frauenkirche
Be awed by the intricate detail of this brick Gothic church and join the crowds at midday to watch the 16th-century “running men” on the façade’s mechanical clock.
St. Sebaldus Church
Learn about Nuremberg’s patron saint in the city’s oldest parish church, a 13th-century basilica beautifully restored after extensive damage in World War II.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Walking Tour of Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour
Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg: World War II Tour with Hotel Pickup
Top hotels in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Hotel Agneshof Nürnberg
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Burghotel Nürnberg
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Burghotel - das Original
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Mitte
Noted for its historical sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and Nuremberg Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
St. Johannis
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of St. Johannis. Make a stop by Hesperidengärten or Johannisfriedhof while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Friedrich Ebert Square U-Bahn to get around town.
Marienvorstadt
Travellers enjoy Marienvorstadt for its historical sites, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Gostenhof
You might appreciate the historical sites and coffee shops in Gostenhof, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and Nuremberg Opera House are just a few notable stops.
