Franconian Switzerland
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Nuremberg Old Town
Historic 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
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, take in top sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.

Mitte
Noted for its historic 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.

Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Marienvorstadt
If you're passing through Marienvorstadt, you may want to check out its historic sites. From there, jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn to see more of the area.

Südstadt
Südstadt is well-liked for its coffeehouses and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Meistersinger Hall and Zeppelin and March Fields are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Maffeiplatz U-Bahn or Aufsessplatz U-Bahn to get around.

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Popular places to visit

Klein Venedig
You can find out about the history of Old Town Bamberg when you stop by Klein Venedig. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.

Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.

Nuremberg Castle
Nuremberg Castle is just one of the places to see in Nuremberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and churches.

Main Market Square
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Main Market Square. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Nuremberg Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Nuremberg Zoo during your trip to Nuremberg? Experience the area's festivals and museums.

Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Old Town Bamberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
- Klein Venedig
- Nuremberg Christmas Market
- NürnbergMesse
- Nuremberg Castle
- Main Market Square
- Nuremberg Zoo
- Adidas Headquarters
- Bamberg Cathedral
- Bayreuth Festival Theater
- Nuremberg Arena
- Max-Morlock-Stadion
- Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum
- Nuremberg Palace of Justice
- Norisring Race Track
- Old Town Hall
- Obermain Therme
- St. Lorenz Church
- Puma Headquarters
- Meistersinger Hall
- Zeppelin and March Fields
- German National Museum
- Albrecht Duerer House
- Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn
- Altenburg Castle
- Margrave's Opera House
- Nuremberg Opera House
- Brose Arena
- Nürnberg Convention Center
- Frauenkirche
- Michaelsberg Monastery
- University of Erlangen
- City Point Nuremberg