Insider tips for Nuremberg from Design Hotel Vosteen

About castles and gardens

Those making an extensive round tour across the city will soon appreciate Nuremberg’s particular flair. Your starting point on the castle wall is just 50 meter away from your hotel. The imperial castle is distant only 800 m. Enjoy a fantastic panorama from the castle’s viewing platform and the Sinwell Tower.

After a stroll through the baroque garden within the castle, you’ll reach a round path with a view to Albrecht Durer’s House. From there, you wander through the castle gardens, downwards to the Neutor Tower. My suggestion: take your time to marvel at the historic architecture and its amazing details such as the “Chörlein“– bays of the houses in the historic center. The Gardens of the Hesperides in the St. Johannis district are also highly recommended. On Main Market Square, don’t fail to turn the “Golden Ring” of the “Schöner Brunnen“(Beautiful Fountain).

Assorted specialties for lunch

At lunchtime, “Bratwursthäusle” situated directly at Rathausplatz Square is an attractive venue – a true must for your first Nuremberg visit. To me, they simply serve the best bratwurst of the city – deliciously grilled and served with Franconian potato salad or sauerkraut.

Behind St. Sebald Church, you’ll find another recommended venue: the Neef Confiserie Café baking the best cakes available in Nuremberg. Also something special: Café Bar Katz situated near Hans-Sachs-Platz. Here people enjoy pies and small, often vegetarian or vegan, dishes on the summer terrace or in the fifties-style interior.

Traditional ambiance: my tip for the evening

For dinner, I recommend to pay a visit to Albrecht-Dürer Stuben behind a historic half-timbered facade. As an alternative, walk through the rock-cut cellars ending in the brewery shop of the Altstadthof Brewery. Enjoy a meal at the on-site “Bräustüberl” or, in fair weather, a refreshing drink at “Wanderer” near Albrecht-Durer’s House. This is my favorite place in all of Nuremberg.

Throughout the seasons, Nuremberg surprises its visitors with selected highlights and events. A visit to the opera, jazz concerts, theater at Tafelhalle, cabaret, Christmas markets… Nuremberg has something to offer throughout the year!