Middle Franconia tours, things to do and tickets

From the city of Nuremberg today you can tell many stories and know the most representative, but in addition to Albrecht Dürer, Kaiserburg, Weinstadel and Christkindlesmarkt, there is another Nuremberg, partly forgotten, the Medieval and Hidden Nuremberg.

What will we see?
• Witches and witchcraft: when the hunting of sorceresses was the solution.
• Medieval legends with characters like the devil, the boy who cheated and knights who flew with their horses.
• Fountains of madness, love and death: From the source of the fools to the source of married life
• Trades in medieval life: Mendel's book
• The least desired job: the executioner
• The most feared trade: witchcraft
• The spark of Nuremberg, or like the invention, made Nuremberg a brand
• Kaspar Hauser: the orphan of Europe, or as palace intrigues came to light
• The city wall and its coordinates
• Weißgerbergasse: the most medieval alley in the city.
• And many stories

Combine Nuremberg’s beautiful Old Town sights with a visit to the Nazi party rally grounds (Reichsparteitagsgelände) on this must-do 4-hour English-language tour. While exploring the medieval city by foot, seeing top sites like the Schöner Brünnen (Beautiful Fountain) and Nuremberg Castle’s Imperial courtyards. After a lunch break, spend time exploring the Nazi party rally grounds. Learn about the city during the days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) and hear about the infamous Nuremberg Rallies while checking out sites like the Congress Hall and Luitpold Arena.

For centuries, Nuremberg was the secret capital of the Holy German Roman Empire, here the well-known Diets of Nuremberg were held, assemblies where the emperor of the Holy Empire met with the prince electors. For this crucial importance was chosen as a propaganda center during the Third Reich. Hitler considered Nuremberg the heir of the Germanic traditions, the capital of the congresses, wanting to keep alive the memory and the legacy of the powerful Germanic Empire of the Middle Ages in the Nazi structure.

Such was its significance that here resided one of the greatest representatives of anti-Semitism of the regime, Julius Streicher, the owner and promoter of the weekly Der Stürmer. The city acquired the title of German city par excellence, being presented as the most loyal locality to the regime of all.

Explore the Old Town and the unique history of Nuremberg on a sightseeing train tour. Discover the city's highlights and their history with the help of an informative audio-guide.

Stroll through Nuremberg and explore the Old Town on this guided tour. Discover the history of the former imperial residence and the international trading centre.

Explore Nuremberg’s postcard-perfect Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour in English. Steeped in antiquity, the city has been at the forefront of pivotal eras throughout Germany’s history. With a past that harks back to the Holy Roman Empire, Nuremberg was also the cradle of the German Renaissance and an important location of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany). Learn the history and see a collection of the city’s must-visit sites, like St Lawrence Church, St Sebald Church, Albrecht Dürer Platz, the Imperial Castle courtyards and Nuremberg Hauptmarkt (marketplace).

Drive through the old town and through the unique history of Nuremberg. From the main market with the beautiful fountain past the Maxbrücke, the St Lorenz church, the Heilig-Geist-Spital and up to the Kaiserburg with its fortifications. Everything is easy for you to admire from the train. You will also learn fun and interesting facts, old-fashioned and current, glamorous and possibly also cruel, romantic and temperamental about Nuremberg and its residents. On this tour you will experience the highlights of several centuries in about 40 minutes and then you can explore the city on your own.

My popular "Nuremberg WW2 Combo tour", covering the "Rally Grounds" to "Room 600", is a great way to learn about not only the immense proportions of the "former nazi party rally grounds" and the megalomania of the National Socialist regime but also about the "Nuremberg Trials" which was the forum for what is often referred to as "The Trial of the Century". It's a really great way to round out your Nuremberg WW2 knowledge.

What you'll see

During this tour, we will start by visiting the "Luitpold Arena" site, the "Congress Hall", "The Great Street", and the "Zeppelin Field". Afterward we will drive over to the "Justice Palace", where "Room 600" is located, and learn about the first serious attempt to adjudicate State leaders accused of war crimes.

The Major War Criminals Trial was held before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg from November 20, 1945 to October 1, 1946. As a result of this trial, Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice gained worldwide notoriety. From 1946 to 1949, 12 "Subsequent Trials" were held in the same courtroom before exclusively U. S. American military tribunals. .

Still to this day, in the southeast corner of Nuremberg, the remains of structures located on the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds impress visitors with their immense proportions and stand as vivid testimony to the megalomania of the National Socialist regime. This area of 4 square miles was intended to be an impressive backdrop for the Nazi party rallies and serve to demonstrate their power not only to Germany, but to the entire world.

Palace of Justice is CLOSED ON TUESDAY

That is a Group Tour Max 8 Persons

Discover PLAYMOBIL®-FunPark in Zirndorf close to Nuremberg, where little ones can play, balance, run, climb and discover an adventurous area of more than 90,000 m². Enjoy an exciting family-friendly adventure suitable for tiny ones and adults alike.

The Major War Criminals Trial was held before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg from November 20, 1945 to October 1, 1946. As a result of this trial, Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice gained worldwide notoriety. From 1946 to 1949, 12 "Subsequent Trials" were held in the same courtroom before exclusively U. S. American military tribunals. .
Still to this day, in the southeast corner of Nuremberg, the remains of structures located on the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds impress visitors with their immense proportions and stand as vivid testimony to the megalomania of the National Socialist regime. This area of 4 square miles was intended to be an impressive backdrop for the Nazi party rallies and serve to demonstrate their power not only to Germany, but to the entire world.

Palace of Justice is CLOSED ON TUESDAY

That is a Group tour 8 person Max

Learn about the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg and its defensive city walls on this guided walking tour. Discover the secret passages under the castle and follow the paths that medieval knights trod.

Explore the vast tunnel complex under Nuremberg Castle in the Historischer Kunstbunker on this guided tour. Admire the artwork that this shelter protected and learn about the WWII bombing of the city.

Drive-by and stop to explore Nuremberg’s most famous and picturesque landmarks and learn about the city’s history aboard a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour.

Visit the must-see sights of Nuremberg on a walking tour with a private guide at your side! This comprehensive private sightseeing tour offers a flexible itinerary that’s tailored to your interests. Explore Nuremberg’s medieval Old Town to see attractions like the Beautiful Fountain, the courtyards of the Imperial Castle, and St Lawrence Church, one of the most beautiful gothic churches in Bavaria. Then visit the Nuremberg Nazi party rally grounds. Learn about the city during the days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) while seeing sites like the Congress Hall of the Nazi Party and Luitpold Arena.

Please note that with the two-hour tour option it is normally only possible to see either the old town or rally grounds, not both. Any public transportation costs are included in the tour price!

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a medieval city known throughout the world for the beauty of its houses and buildings. Its timber-framed houses transport us to fairy tales, for some reason in particular Walt Disney relied on this town for his animated film "Pinocchio."
The thousand years of history of Rothenburg speak of its imperial past with legends and stories that show us life in the Middle Ages.
If one speaks of magic, we cannot avoid telling their Christmas link and why it is the city where the magic of Christmas is lived 365 days a year.

The congresses of the Nazi party were held annually in the month of September and each had a particular motto, which was given according to the historical events of the time. Since Nuremberg was chosen as the venue for the congresses, the work of this complex began, which was on the outskirts of the city and had the Zeppelin Field as the epicenter of the great events. Here stood the tribune from which Hitler delivered his speeches.

In the vicinity was located the so-called Coliseum, a pavilion that intended to imitate the Roman building. Due to the beginning of the contest, it was never finalized. Near this place was also the Field of Mars, in which military games were used to exalt the combative spirit and harangue the ranks.

The whole space of the propaganda project was connected to a Grand Avenue that led to the different buildings and that should serve for the realization of the great military parades.

The great Nuremberg city tour
Classic in the yellow double-decker bus
Get on board and enjoy the highlights of Nuremberg on the city line. With our double-decker convertible buses, the discovery tour becomes an experience. Look at the city from above. Because in addition to gingerbread, sausages and toys, Nuremberg has much more to offer. The modern hop-on hop-off concept allows you to get off at any stop and discover your favorite spots on your own. If you don't want to leave the vehicle and would rather enjoy the flair of the city from the comfort of your seat, the round trip takes about 2 hours! During the tour you will learn more about the sights and the thousand-year history of the pulsating metropolis of Franconia over loudspeakers.
With us, your stay in Nuremberg will be an unforgettable experience. Discover the most beautiful sides of Nuremberg with the HopOn-HopOff bus tour.

Explore the extraordinary medieval walled city of Nuremberg as well as the former Nazi Rally Grounds on this guided walking tour. Experience both historical and modern Nuremberg on an English tour.

Experience a 1.5-hour tour through the romantic old town of Nuremberg and take a look at Albrecht Dürer's House. See Nuremberg Castle and the beautiful fountain as you listen to information about the second-largest city in Bavaria.