Nuremberg

The city's medieval old town is enclosed by an ancient city wall and overlooked by the towering Kaiserburg Castle. One of the most fortified imperial palaces of the Holy Roman Empire, a large part of its thousand-year history can be seen and experienced. Gothic churches, splendid patrician's houses, historic sights and some of Germany's most important museums are situated throughout the town. Nuremberg boasts a unique atmosphere created by a blend of medieval and modern elements with the Documentation Centre (Dokuzentrum), the Court Rooms and the rally grounds providing a reminder of a darker age. Don't forget to try the local gingerbread and the traditional sausages.

For a more in-depth look at the city, check out our definitive guide to a Nuremberg city break.

• Flight time from London: 1 hour 40 min
• Albrecht Dürer Flughafen Nürnberg: 10km from the city centre; transfer time about 13 min
• Nearest railway station: Nuremberg Central Station
• Currency: Euro
• Anyone visiting the Nuremberg Christmas market may be interested in the Christmas Markets Card. For €11, you'll receive vouchers for traditional sausages, lebkuchen biscuits and more.