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.

Mitte
Noted for its historic sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and St. Sebaldus Church 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 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.

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.

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.

Dutzendteich
While you're in Dutzendteich, take in top sights like Nuremberg Arena and jump on the metro at Messe U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Popular places to visit

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
Learn about the local history of Old Town Bamberg when you spend time at Bamberg Cathedral. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.

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.