Nuremberg Castle
Kaiserburg Nürnberg
The imperial palace of the Holy Roman Emperors, perched on a sandstone hilltop overlooking Nuremberg's red-roofed old town. It is the city's symbol.
Built between the 11th and 16th centuries, the castle was home to successive Holy Roman Emperors. Highlights include the palace halls, the double-story chapel, a 50-metre-deep well (demonstrated by guides), and the Sinwell Tower. From the top of the tower and the walkways along the city walls, you can look out over the entire old town. The combined ticket costs about 9 euros. Hours are 9:00 to 18:00 from April to September and 10:00 to 16:00 in winter. It's a 10-minute uphill walk from the Hauptmarkt, and the castle gardens are open only in summer.
Opening hours
Apr–Sep 09:00–18:00; Oct–Mar 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Historic Rock-Cut Cellars (Felsengänge)
- Albrecht Dürer's House
- St. Sebaldus Church
- Hole Dungeons (Lochgefängnisse)
- Nuremberg Bratwurst Houses
- Toy Museum Nuremberg
- Weißgerbergasse
- Hauptmarkt & Schöner Brunnen