On the lavishly restored and modernized main railwaystation of the industrial metropolis Nuernberg you can see the equal towers of the medieval city wall - which other city of this size offers you that?

Frauenkirche
The hall church was the first built in 1352-61 in Franken. The artclock leaves at 12 the seven electors "running man" free for a walk. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun 12.30pm-7pm. Hauptmarkt

Kaiserburg
Important residence of the German emperor's with palace, double romanesque chapel. The Museum of History shows a big collection of weapons. From the so-called Burgfreiung one has the best view of the old town. April through September. daily 9am-6pm, Oct. 10am-4pm clock until March.

Schöner Brunnen
The nearly 20 m high, eight-sided stone pyramid is decoratively with prophets, princes and ancient heroes decorated (originals in the Germanic National Museum). In the artful grid is a mobile golden ring - it brings happiness to rotate it, it says. Hauptmarkt

St.-Sebaldus-Kirche
Great romanesque-gothic building (started around 12.30pm). Jan.-March daily 9.30am-4pm, April, May, Oct.-Dec. 9.30am-6pm, from June to September. 9.30am-8pm. Sebalder Platz

Tiergarten
Large landscapezoo. From Easter to October, runs the small train the "eagle", a replica of the first German railway through it. April to Sept. daily 8am-7.30pm, Oct.-March 9am-5pm. Zerzabelshof

Vorstadt St. Johannis
In the west of the Hallertor the young Albrecht Duerer made his first landscape paintings. Close to the Hallermeadow lies picturesquely "Little Venice". At the St. Johannis cemetery rests Dürer. Oct.-March 8am-pm daily, April through Sept. 7am-7pm. Johannisstrasse

shopping
The Kaiser street is the elegant shopping street. In the royal road you find the big department stores, craftsmen in Nuernberg are on Koenigstor (at the train station) were many handicraft and souvenir shops are situated followed by a historical backdrop.
E + R Kistner
Old City views, maps and antiquarian books in exquisite selections. Weinmarkt 6
Puppendoktor
Tiny shop with many creations of the doll maker Rose Weihreter. Mon-Fri 11-18 clock Untere Kraemersgasse 16

where to stay
Agneshof
Agneshof Near Duerer-Haus, garni, with garden, jacuzzi, sauna 74 rooms Agnesgasse 10
Burghotel Stammhaus
In the castle district, with a swimming pool, garni. 22 rooms Schildgasse 16
Jugendhotel Nuernberg
Outside, with good transport links. 140 beds Rathsbergstr. 300, Buchenbuehl
Schindlerhof
Country Hotel with creative kitchen and fresh design. 95 rooms Steinacher Str. 6-8, Boxdorf (north of the city)

food
Albrecht-Duerer-Stube Traditional kitchen. daily Albrecht-Duerer-Str. 6
Bistro Cafe ARTE im Germanischen Nationalmuseum Daily changing lunch dishes, coffee and cakes. Kartaeusergasse 1
Essigbraetlein The top young kitchen brigade serves international kitchen. Weinmarkt 3
Kettensteg Very comfortable. daily. Maxplatz 35
Zum Gulden Stern The»Historische Bratwurstkueche« (since 1419) is one of the best addresses for the Nuernberger Rostbratwurst. daily. Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26

Trains
For families and small groups, there is the inexpensive "Bayern Ticket".