Nuremberg Christmas Market: Museums & Cribs

Museums & Cribs

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"A Crown - Power - History: Nuremberg at A Glance"

With media guides in 9 languages, the City Museum at Fembo House will bring 1000 years of Nuremberg history to life in only 30 minutes in a newly designed exhibition...

"Emperor. Empire. City - Imperial Castle Nuremberg"

The new permanent exhibition on the history of the castle will show you how the castle was built and its history during the last 900 years.

Albrecht Dürer's House

Albrecht Dürer's House, which has recently been restored, presents in a new concept the living and working quarters of one of the most famous painters and graphicartists in art history, namely Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528).

Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum)

Ever since the Middle Ages Nuremberg has been a city of toys. Today, the world-famous Toy Museum with its wealth of exceptional exhibits breathes new life into this great historic tradition over 1,400 m2 of exhibition space.

Die Krippe auf dem Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt

The Crèche at the Christkindlesmarkt

From near and far, one can see the star on the thatched roof of the crèche in front of the Church of Our Lady: The large nativity scene is the heart of the Christmas market. Children are drawn to the skillfully carved wooden figures and adults gladly take a moment to enjoy the peace of the Nativity.