Things to do in Graefenberg

Nuremberg’s Main Market Square (Nürnberger Hauptmarkt) is a historic civic landmark that has been the center of activity in the city since medieval times. Attend seasonal markets, pick up fresh fruits and vegetables and admire the historic architecture that surrounds the square. Try regional specialties or sample something more international at the daily market stalls. Take a seat and enjoy the medieval ambiance and bustling atmosphere of the square.

Nuremberg Castle (Kaiserburg Nürnberg) looks out over the city from a rocky hilltop, its high sandstone walls symbolizing the city’s imperial power over the centuries. Dating back at least to 1050, the castle hosted kings and rulers from around the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of Bavaria throughout the ages. Make your way through the legendary fortifications and discover the imperial complex within. Wander around the medieval courtyard and check out sites imbued with ancient history, as well as a fascinating museum.

Stand before the monumental western façade of St. Lorenz Church (Sankt Lorenz Kirche) and you’ll be amazed by its intricate brickwork and towering dual spires. The church’s colossal towers and nave mirror its St. Sebald counterpart on the other side of the Pegnitz River. Admire the church’s ornate designs from its courtyard at Lorenzer Platz and walk inside to see its unusually magnificent Lutheran interior.

The Nuremberg Palace of Justice (Justizpalast) is a civic landmark that has memorialized historic war crimes proceedings at the Memorium Nuremberg Trials. Housing active court facilities and public offices, the formal complex received worldwide recognition when it was chosen as the site for the military tribunals against Nazi war criminals. Visit the courtroom where significant leaders of the Third Reich were tried. Read the displays that explain the processes and outcomes.

The Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum is a fantastic showcase of the country’s railway ingenuity throughout the last 200 years. As the birthplace of the German railway, Nuremberg is the perfect home for the DB Museum, which is located within the Nuremberg Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg). Follow the history of German rail through beautifully restored machinery, carriages, artifacts and multimedia displays.