Nuremberg Old Town Christmas Self-Guided Walking Tour

Perch atop this 1,000-year-old fortress for breathtaking views of the glowing Christkindlesmarkt below. Explore medieval chambers, the famous deep well, and climb Sinwell Tower for 360° panoramas.

Meet Nuremberg's most dramatic bronze rabbit! This wild, twisted sculpture reimagines Dürer's gentle 1502 hare with chaotic energy, surrounded by charming half-timbered houses and Christmas décor.

Honor Nuremberg's Renaissance genius at this 1840s monument. The bronze statue shows Dürer in full dramatic mode, surrounded by glowing half-timbered houses and festive lights during Christmas.

Discover Sebalderplatz, a quiet Christmas corner watched over by beautiful St. Sebaldus Church. This historic meeting place glows with soft lights, cobblestones, and old-town warmth perfect for pausing.

Tucked into St. Sebaldus Church niches, this tiny rotating market offers Franconian treasures: fruity oils, handmade soaps, gingerbread, honey, and mulled wine. Nearby: the Medieval Dungeons entrance.

Travel the world without leaving Nuremberg! This international Christmas market features stalls from Scotland, Greece, Venice, Prague, China, and more—each bringing unique gifts, foods, and festive cheer.

Spin the golden ring on this 1300s Gothic fountain for luck, then dive into Germany's oldest Christmas market. Red-and-white stalls, Frauenkirche's Gothic beauty, and the Christkind's magical opening.

Experience the world's largest flaming mulled wine spectacle! A 3.4-meter cauldron holds 9,000 liters while rum-soaked sugar burns dramatically overhead, melting into spiced wine like sweet boozy lava.

Nuremberg's tiny treasure island! Pastel houses lean over the river, antique stalls mix with festive charm, and the quirky Dancing Peasant Couple sculpture celebrates with medieval joy and Glühwein energy.

Cross the covered wooden Hangman's Bridge, now a festive riverside stroll. Half-timbered houses pose for photos, lanterns glow under beams, and the Weinstadel reflects like a gingerbread house on water.

A secret winter hideaway where old houses lean close, a cheerful bagpiper statue plays eternal melodies, and Christmas lights reflect softly on the Pegnitz. Cozy, calm, and perfectly storybook charming.

Christmas explodes into full sparkle here! Cozy stalls, roasted almonds, festive buzz, plus the dramatic Ehekarussell fountain and medieval White Tower (now a subway entrance!) create perfect holiday chaos.

This wide, airy square breathes deep with Christmas magic. Gothic St. Jakobskirche meets domed St. Elisabethkirche, a glowing Ferris wheel rises overhead, and gentle lights tie old and new beautifully together.

Stroll along Dr. Kurt-Schumacher-Street while learning how Nuremberg's Christmas magic began—from secret 1600s parent shopping trips to the beloved Christkind tradition and legendary Lebkuchen origins.

Step into Nuremberg's artsy Christmas lounge! The glass-curved Neues Museum glows with twinkling projections, creating a calm, cinematic holiday vibe. Modern sparkle meets festive elegance in this open plaza.

Step through red-brick gates into a fairytale medieval village! Timber workshops, cobblestone paths, ancient walls wrapped in garlands, and traditional artisans crafting pottery, leather, and wooden toys by hand.

The streets pulse with energy as you approach something grand. Glowing shops, Christmas music, decorations overhead—and ahead, twin Gothic spires rise into the winter sky, drawing you toward festive magnificence.

Behold this Gothic showstopper with soaring twin spires and intricate stone carvings! Inside: the famous Angel's Greeting masterpiece. Outside: festive stalls, musicians, and roasted almonds beneath cathedral grandeur.

A peaceful riverbank breather where the Pegnitz reflects twinkling lights. Cozy cafés, cute shops, glowing garlands, and sometimes small market stalls offer the perfect spot to warm up and relax mid-tour.

The tour's heartwarming finale! Vintage carousels, mini trains, craft corners, golden lights, and cinnamon-scented air create pure Christmas magic. Soft, nostalgic, and wonderfully cozy for all ages.