The deep well
A well about fifty metres deep; the guide lowers water and light to reveal the drop.
Nuremberg Castle stands on a rock above the old town and is among the most important imperial castles in Germany. Between the eleventh and sixteenth centuries every Holy Roman Emperor stayed here for part of his reign — it was never a permanent seat but a stop on a travelling court. A visit takes in the imperial halls, the double chapel on two levels, the Sinwell tower and the deep well. The well is its best-known feature: about fifty metres deep, and on the tour the guide lowers water and light to show the drop. The view from the castle walls over the red roofs of the old town is among the finest things in Nuremberg.
A well about fifty metres deep; the guide lowers water and light to reveal the drop.
A chapel on two levels: the upper for the emperor, the lower for his court, with an opening between them.
The castle's round keep, with a view over the whole old town.
The red roofs of old Nuremberg spread below — free and needing no ticket.
For the halls, tower and well, yes. But reaching the castle courtyard, walking its walls and enjoying the view costs nothing. If time or budget is tight, come up for the view alone — it is worth the climb.
An hour and a half with the interior tour, half an hour if you settle for the view and the walls. Add ten minutes for the climb from the old town.
The way up from the old town rises steadily but is a paved street rather than a hill path, and takes about ten minutes. Mildly tiring but manageable for most people. Inside the castle there are further stairs for the tower.
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Auf der Burg 13, 90403 Nürnberg