Old Town (Altstadt)
Nuremberg, Germany
The historic medieval core, home to St Sebaldus Church, the Market Square, and Nuremberg Castle.
Places in Old Town (Altstadt)
- Etz A sustainable, modern Bavarian fine dining restaurant that has held two Michelin stars since 2022.
- Bratwursthäusle Centrally located next to St Sebaldus Church with a terrace overlooking the Market Square, sausages grilled on an open beech wood fire.
- Restaurant Burgwächter Authentic Bavarian cuisine served in a charming beer garden.
- Weinbar 075 An expert sommelier-led wine bar, named New Opening of the Year for Germany, in the heart of Franconia's wine country.
- Franconia breweries Franconia has the highest density of breweries in the world, with over 300 in the region.
Practical notes for Nuremberg
- Best time to visit
- June to September offers warm weather for the Old Town, while the Christmas market season (late November to December) is a signature Nuremberg experience.
- Getting around
- Nuremberg's Old Town, encircled by medieval walls, is compact and walkable.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- German. English is widely spoken in cities.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Nuremberg's fine dining scene continues to rise, with Etz's two Michelin stars and Weinbar 075's sommelier-led wine list reflecting growing culinary ambition alongside the city's beloved traditional bratwurst houses.
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