Sanders Go Sightseeing: Nuremberg, Germany

Handewerkerhof Nurnberg (Craftman's Yard)

After a fun morning playing in Playmobil Park we drove into Nuremburg, Germany to check into our hotel (A&O Nurnberger Hauptbahnhof). The hotel was great (for a hostel). We had our own private bathroom and the kids had a bunk bed (which they thought was "the COOLEST"), plus it only cost 51 EUR for the night and had private parking on site!

After checking in we had plans on going to the Documentation Center that afternoon; however, we were later getting into Nuremberg than we thought so we decided to save it for the morning and I'm glad we did. Instead, we found a quaint little restaurant for dinner and then checked out a local Volksfest going on nearby! It was so much fun!

The next morning we loaded up the car and headed to the Documentation Center and Nazi Party Rally Grounds. The museum was very well laid-out and came with an English audio guide (the exhibits are only in German). It is still so crazy to think that this actually happened. It was a humbling experience, for sure.

Afterwards we went to the Craftsman's Yard in Old Town to walk around and eat lunch!

"In the heart of the city of Nuremberg, framed by the towers and walls of the town's medieval fortifications, visitors can take a leisurely stroll around the Craftsmen's Yard. This "little town near the Konigstor" offers traditional crafts and Franconian hospitality against a charming backdrop."

For lunch we ate at the Bratwurstglocklein which dates back to the 14th century. It was first mentioned in 1313 and is the "oldest sausage kitchen in Nuremberg" and OMG is it GOOD! Hands down the best bratwurst we've even eaten! The service was excellent and because we got there right when it opened we had the place all to ourselves...

...I think we liked it!

After lunch we walked downtown to see St. Lorenz Kirche, "the most beautiful church of the Historical Mile." It really was beautiful!

Then we headed over to the Pegnitz river (which flows through the center of town) to walk across the Henkersteg, "Hangman's Bridge."

"The Hangman's Bridge (Henkersteg) was constructed in 1457 as a wooden bridge. Between the 16th and the 19th century, the Nuremberg hangman lived in the tower and the roofed walk above the river Pegnitz...The executioner had to live in segregated accommodation within the city, since his trade was considered "dishonest". Up until the Age of Enlightenment, citizens avoided any physical contact with the hangman, in order not to be excluded from the Christian community."

Next on our list was the Schoner Brunnen, "Beautiful Fountain," which has two rings attached to it. The gold ring is easily spotted but the black ring is supposedly only known by locals and if you see it you are to make a wish!

Heading back to the car we also got to hit up an amazing market and try liebkuchen, "loving cookies," a local specialty made out of honey, sugar, and spices. (They sound super sweet but were not..they were still yummy though!).