In the Middle Ages, the Nuremberg castle was one of the most important imperial castles of the Holy Roman Empire. The huge complex was built by the Hohenstaufens and their successors over the remains of previous buildings from the time of the Salians.
The double Imperial Chapel is one of the oldest remaining parts of the castle complex (c. 1200). Some of the imperial residential and state rooms in the Palas have late medieval and Renaissance panelling.
The exhibition in the castle was redesigned in 2013. The new concept shows not only clear explanations of the elements and function of the castle in their historical context, but also presents information about the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation and the role of Nuremberg in the late Middle Ages in a vivid and exciting form that will appeal to visitors of all ages.
The Deep Well, which was the castle’s most important source of water in times of siege, is a particularly famous feature. Although the first documented mention of the well dates from the 14th century, it is probably as old as the Imperial Castle itself.
The defensive tower in the bailey of the Imperial Castle, the Sinwell Tower, was built in the 13th century and there is a splendid view from the top of the old part of Nuremberg.
Further information and tips for visitors can be found at
www.kaiserburg-nuernberg.de
The Small Hall in the Finanzstadel is suitable for concerts, lectures and readings up to 80 persons.
The Wedding Room is suitable for civil weddings up to 60 persons.
The inner castle courtyard is suitable for receptions up to 400 persons.
Auf der Burg 17
90403 Nürnberg
0911 244659-0
www.kaiserburg-nuernberg.de
April-3 October:
9 am-6 pm
4 October-March: 10 am-4 pm
open daily
Closed on: January 1, Shrove Tuesday, December 24/25/31
The Deep Well can only be visited with a guided tour.
Visitors can go around on their own in the Palas and Kemenate.
There is an audio guide to the Palas (German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Czech; with costs).
Combination ticket
(Palas with Imperial Chapel /
Imperial Castle Museum + Deep Well + Sinwell Tower)
7 euros regular
6 euros reduced
Palas with Imperial Chapel +
Imperial Castle Museum
5.50 euros regular
4.50 euros reduced
Deep Well + Sinwell Tower
3.50 euros regular
2.50 euros reduced
Combination ticket
(Imperial Castle + Cadolzburg Castle)
12 euros regular
10 euros reduced
Service (leaflets, photo/film, links …)
Detailed information at www.kaiserburg-nuernberg.de
Kaiserburg-Museum
(Branch of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum)
Shop
www.kulturgut.de
Free wi-fi available
Burg Café Beer
info@burgcafebeer.de
Nuremberg
www.bahn.com
"Lorenzkirche"
Tram to "Tiergärtnertor"
There are no parking facilities at the Imperial Castle; please use the signposted multi-storey car parks in the city centre.
Burgverwaltung Nürnberg
Auf der Burg 17
90403 Nürnberg
0911 244659-0
Fax 0911 244659-300
burgnuernberg@ bsv.bayern.de
www.kaiserburg-nuernberg.de
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