Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
St. Lorenz Church
This medieval Lutheran church is renowned for its exquisitely ornate Gothic façade, intricate interior vaults and spacious hall choir by Konrad Heinzelmann.
German National Museum
Inspect the thought-provoking exhibits of Germany’s largest cultural history museum in a collection that spans from prehistoric ages to the present day.
New Museum
See the city’s medieval streetscape reflected in the striking glass façade of this modern museum, which houses collections of contemporary art and design.
Handwerkerhof
Nuremberg’s time-honored handicrafts continue to be made according to Franconian traditions in these charming half-timbered houses and workshops.
Max Bridge
Walk across the triple-arched span of Nuremberg’s oldest stone bridge and imagine how the Old Town would have looked when the bridge opened in 1457.
City Point Nuremberg
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at City Point Nuremberg during your visit to Nuremberg. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Activities
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg Medieval Old Town Guided Walking Tour in English
Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Our pick of the best Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
Great stay, huge room, convenient location with parking. Employees very friendly, would recommend
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Victoria
The parking garage was dark and there was a pipe suspended about 4 feet from the wall which was impossible to see visually or on backup cameras/signals. It shattered my car rear window. No one warned about it when we checked in. When brought to attention to a staff member, he was unphased and mentioned ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Sandkorn
Great location in the heart of Old Town. Helpful staff and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel
Beds were good, the room very spacious, staff were great.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Continental
Unmanned check-in. Dirty, awful room, basically with £10pn - stayed in better hostels!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical 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 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.
Mitte
Noted for its historical 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.
St. Johannis
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of St. Johannis. Make a stop by Hesperidengärten or Johannisfriedhof while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Friedrich Ebert Square U-Bahn to get around town.
Marienvorstadt
Travellers enjoy Marienvorstadt for its historical sites, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Gostenhof
You might appreciate the historical sites and coffee shops in Gostenhof, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and Nuremberg Opera House are just a few notable stops.
