Nuremberg Castle
Nuremberg Castle crowns a sandstone ridge above Nuremberg's old town in Bavaria, Germany. A fortress is first documented at the site in 1105, with the core Kaiserburg begun around 1140 under Emperor Conrad III. Between 1105 and 1571 every Holy Roman Emperor visited, making it the pre-eminent imperial seat in medieval Germany.
The complex includes the Romanesque Double Chapel of around 1200, the cylindrical 41-metre Sinwell Tower, and a well sunk 53 metres through solid rock to groundwater. Owned by Bavaria, it is open to the public with a permanent exhibition on imperial history. A striking detail: the 15th-century imperial stables were converted into a youth hostel with 355 beds, one of the largest in Germany.
Visitor information
- Location
- Germany
- Country
- Germany
- Tier
- A (Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip)
- Coordinates
- 49.4579, 11.0759
- Official site
- http://www.nuernberg.de/internet/portal_e/reiseziel/ctz_904.html
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nuremberg Castle?
- Nuremberg Castle is in Germany, Germany (approximately 49.4579, 11.0759).
- Can you visit Nuremberg Castle?
- Yes — Nuremberg Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at http://www.nuernberg.de/internet/portal_e/reiseziel/ctz_904.html for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Nuremberg Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Nuremberg Castle is rated A tier on the Castle Atlas — Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip.
- What can you see at Nuremberg Castle?
- Nuremberg Castle crowns a sandstone ridge above Nuremberg's old town in Bavaria, Germany. A fortress is first documented at the site in 1105, with the core Kaiserburg begun around 1140 under Emperor Conrad III. Between 1105 and 1571 every Holy Roman Emperor visited, making it the pre-eminent imperial seat in medieval Germany.