Hole Dungeons (Lochgefängnisse)
Lochgefängnisse
A medieval prison beneath the Old Town Hall, with about 12 narrow cells and an interrogation chamber, explored on a guided tour that tells the story of medieval justice.
The dungeons extend deep beneath the Town Hall and include roughly 12 cells, each barely large enough for one person. The tour also takes in the torture chamber and the executioner's kitchen. Visits are by guided tour only. The tour lasts about 30 minutes and is mainly in German, though English materials are available. Tickets cost about €7.50, and places are limited, so arrive early. The confined spaces are unsuitable for those with claustrophobia and for young children.
Opening hours
Wed-Mon 10:00-17:30 (guided tours by schedule); closed Tue
Nearby sights
- Nuremberg Bratwurst Houses
- St. Sebaldus Church
- Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
- Hauptmarkt & Schöner Brunnen
- Frauenkirche, Nuremberg
- Nuremberg Castle
- Historic Rock-Cut Cellars (Felsengänge)
- Toy Museum Nuremberg