Imperial Castle

Castle Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

What to expect

The Imperial Castle in Nuremberg is a medieval fortified complex that represents the power and importance of the Holy Roman Empire. The castle comprises three sections: the Imperial castle, the former Burgraves' castle, and the buildings erected by the Imperial City. Visitors can explore the Imperial Chapel, the Palas, and the Kemenate, and see the Deep Well, which is the castle's only source of water. The castle also features the Sinwell Tower, which was the major keep of the Castle, and the Castellan's House, the Secretarial Building, and the Finance Building. The castle is a great place to visit with family and friends to learn about its history and significance

Plan your family visit to the Imperial Castle with these blog insights 👇

Nuremberg with kids: Top 10 things to do

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the hidden staircases and marveled at the armour and weaponry, before taking a guided tour of the Sinwell Tower and Deep Well

Highlights: The kids loved playing and climbing on the boulders at the front of the castle ✨

Nuremberg with children in winter: tips & activities

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Imperial Castle. We could choose between guided tours, exploring on our own, strolling through the museum shops, or a walk through the castle garden. Nunu and Philip saw the exhibition on their own. Schmusa took a nap in the buggy. I had a coffee and cake at the Burg Café Beer

Highlights: Nunu was most enthusiastic about the treasures in the treasury ✨

(Tip!) Nuremberg with kids: sights top 6!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Nuremberg Castle, which looks beautiful from the outside. We walked through the castle gardens

Highlights: The kids enjoyed walking through the castle gardens. The castle looks beautiful from the outside ✨

Nuremberg with children - the best activities

This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through the area of the Kaiserburg. We didn't go inside, but the grounds are freely accessible and offer a beautiful view of the Old Town

Highlights: The kids loved the Affenfelsen, a sandstone rock south of the Kaiserburg, which invites climbing and scrambling ✨