Old Town Sightseeing Train Tour, Nuremberg

Hallplatz, where the train starts and ends

Hallplatz sits at the edge of the old town, within reach of the main sights and the shopping streets, which makes it a practical place to begin. The train waits at the boarding point, and your booking confirmation shows exactly where to find it, so you only need to arrive a few minutes before your departure.

People searching for how to get to the Nuremberg old town train tour will find this simple: Hallplatz is close to the old town gates and is reached on foot from the central streets or by public transport. Because the ride ends where it began, you can step off and carry on with a museum, a coffee or a stroll through the lanes.

The old town, the castle and the churches from the train

Nuremberg's old town is ringed by a medieval wall and rebuilt with great care after the damage of the Second World War. From the train you pass the main squares, the Gothic churches and the streets of half-timbered houses, and you see the Imperial Castle watching over the roofs from its sandstone ridge. The audio guide links each sight to the city's story as a trading centre and an imperial city.

If you are asking whether a Nuremberg sightseeing tour is worth doing, the train is the best choice for a short visit or when your feet need a rest. It gives you an overview in 40 minutes, so afterwards you can choose which places deserve a longer visit, such as the castle, the main market square or a museum.

The Christmas market season in Nuremberg

The option on this page runs in the Christmas market season, when Nuremberg's famous Christkindlesmarkt fills the main market square with wooden stalls and lights from late November until Christmas Eve. The old town is at its most atmospheric, and a seat on the train is a comfortable way to see the decorations and the busy streets.

Searches for a Nuremberg Christmas market tour are very popular, and the train works well alongside a visit to the market itself. Ride first for orientation, then walk back to the stalls you liked. Dress warmly, because winter days are cold, and remember that the market is crowded at weekends and in the evening.

Planning the ride: times, the audio guide and the best time to go

Departures run about once an hour from late morning until the afternoon, and the booking panel shows the times and the free places for your date. The audio guide is included and is offered in several languages, including English, so choose your language when you board. Children have their own ticket category, shown in the booking panel.

The best time to visit Nuremberg is spring through early autumn for green gardens and long days, and the pre-Christmas weeks for the market. The train can be a pleasant plan on a dry day, though departures may change in very bad weather. Please arrive a few minutes early to find a good seat.