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Step into a living storybook as Nuremberg transforms into Germany’s most enchanting Christmas wonderland. This self-guided walking tour leads you through a medieval city that still glows with fairytale charm.
Stroll cobblestone lanes lined with half-timbered houses and feel the Imperial Castle watching over the old town. Breathe in the scents of cinnamon, roasted almonds, and mulled wine as lights drape Gothic spires.
Explore the Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s oldest Christmas markets. Wander red-and-white stalls, spin the golden ring at the Beautiful Fountain, and watch flames rise from the famous Feuerzangenbowle.
Cross medieval bridges twinkling over the river, meet whimsical bronze rabbits, and discover artisan workshops hidden in ancient walls. End at the Children’s Market—pure holiday magic.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Tour will begin from Brugstrabe Street in front of Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
The Tour ends ta Hans-Sachs-Platz, which is our last stop
Itinerary
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1
Welcome to Nuremberg's Christmas journey! This medieval powerhouse transforms into a festive wonderland with gingerbread scents, mulled wine, and fairy lights draping the old town in sparkle.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
2
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. Sebald - Sebalduskirche Nürnberg
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Schöner Brunnen
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Henkersteg
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Handwerkerhof
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14St. Lorenz
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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