Hauptmarkt & Schöner Brunnen
Hauptmarkt / Schöner Brunnen
The heart of the old town. A 19-metre-high Gothic fountain with a gilded spire stands on one corner, and turning the golden rings on its iron railing is said to bring good luck.
On weekdays, the square hosts stalls selling fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Nearby are the Church of Our Lady, the Old Town Hall, and a historic sausage kitchen. The Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) dates from the late 14th century. Its spire is decorated with 40 painted figures, and the seamless brass rings on the railing are its famous wish spot. The square is open all day and is the starting point for walking tours of the city. At noon, you can catch the mechanical clock show on the Church of Our Lady from the square.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
- Frauenkirche, Nuremberg
- Nuremberg Bratwurst Houses
- Hole Dungeons (Lochgefängnisse)
- St. Sebaldus Church
- Heilig-Geist-Spital
- Toy Museum Nuremberg
- St. Lorenz, Nuremberg