Castle · Nuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg Castle
Nuremberg Castle (German: Nürnberger Burg) is a group of medieval fortified buildings on a sandstone ridge dominating the historical center of Nuremberg in Bavaria, G.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Nuremberg, Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Elevation | Elevation: 334 m |
| Coordinates | 49.4578° N, 11.0758° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Nuremberg Castle is known for
Nuremberg Castle (German: Nürnberger Burg) is a group of medieval fortified buildings on a sandstone ridge dominating the historical center of Nuremberg in Bavaria, G.
About Nuremberg Castle
Nuremberg Castle (German: Nürnberger Burg) is a group of medieval fortified buildings on a sandstone ridge dominating the historical center of Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany. The castle, together with the city walls, is considered to be one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortifications. It represented the power and importance of the Holy Roman Empire and the outstanding role of the Imperial City of Nuremberg.
History
Archeological excavations within the castle unearthed remnants of walls dated around 1000, and in deeper strata even older ones that may be attributed to a building of Henry of Schweinfurt. The first written record is of 1050, when Henry III issued the so-called Sigena document in Norenberc releasing a bondswoman. His father Conrad II, on voyages from Regensburg (Ratisbon) to Bamberg in 1025 and 1030, still had issued documents in Megelendorf, a small village some 4 km further to the east where the river Pegnitz could be crossed by a ford (presently Mögeldorf, a district of Nuremberg).
Planning a visit? Visit the official Nuremberg Castle website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Nuremberg |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Nuremberg Airport (NUE) |
| Distance from the airport | 2.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Nuremberg Airport (NUE) · Nuremberg, Germany · 2.8 miles away
- Munich Airport (MUC) · Munich, Germany · 82.8 miles away
- Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV) · Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic · 96.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nuremberg Castle?
Nuremberg Castle (German: Nürnberger Burg) is a group of medieval fortified buildings on a sandstone ridge dominating the historical center of Nuremberg in Bavaria, G.
Where is Nuremberg Castle located?
Nuremberg Castle is in Nuremberg, Germany. Its coordinates are 49.4578° N, 11.0758° E.
How do I get to Nuremberg Castle?
The nearest town is Nuremberg, and the nearest airport is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), about 2.5 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Nuremberg Castle?
Archeological excavations within the castle unearthed remnants of walls dated around 1000, and in deeper strata even older ones that may be attributed to a building of Henry of Schweinfurt. The first written record is of 1050, when Henry III issued the so-called Sigena document in Norenberc releasing a bondswoman.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_Castle — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707396 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.nuernberg.de/internet/portal_e/reiseziel/ctz_904.html — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.