Hoogtepunten van Neurenberg

Nuremberg Essentials

Nuremberg's historical core is defined by the Pegnitz River and its diverse bridge architecture, ranging from the medieval wooden Hangman's Bridge to the 19th-century iron Kettensteg. The city's medieval heritage is preserved in the half-timbered Weinstadel and the defensive Weißer Turm. Religious history is anchored by the neoclassical St. Elisabeth and the Gothic St. Jakob. Specialized museums, such as the Henkerhaus and the Museum of Industrial Culture, document the city's transition from a free imperial city to a major industrial hub.

Nuremberg Essentials — Kaart

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Hangman's Bridge

Check out this beautiful wooden bridge - one of Nuremberg's most charming historical sights.

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Marriage Merry-Go-Round

The sculptures decorating this 20th century fountain are sure to astound you.

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Chained Suspension Bridge

This bridge, stretching over the river Pegnitz, is one of the oldest ones of its type in Europe. Take a walk and enjoy the view.

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St. Elisabeth's Church Nuremberg

St. Elizabeth's is a Roman Catholic church in Nuremberg in southern Germany. It is dedicated to Elizabeth of Hungary.

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St. James' Church

St. Jakob is a medieval church of the former free imperial city of Nuremberg in southern Germany.

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hangman's house

Visit what used to be the official residence of the most famous hangman in the city, Franz Schmidt, and learn more about the local life and…

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Museum of Industrial Culture

This museum is all about technology, industralization and discoveries. The interactive exhibitions will make technology loads of fun!

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Weißer Turm

A 13th-century defensive gate tower that formed part of Nuremberg's second city wall. Originally used as a toll gate and dungeon, it now stands as a prominent historical landmark.

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Weinstadel

One of the most memorable buildings in Nuremberg, this beautiful half-timbered house is the longest of its kind in the entire Germany.

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Tower of the Senses

In this museum, you'll discover unexpected knowledge about your senses. It is full of interesting activities and experiments.

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Tallow House

Built in 1491 as a granary, this sandstone building later served as the city's central office for the tallow trade. It remains one of Nuremberg's most significant late-medieval secular structures.

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Dudelsackpfeiferbrunnen

A bronze fountain depicting a bagpiper, cast in 1880 based on a 16th-century model. It commemorates a local legend about a traveling musician who survived the plague.