UNESCO Geopark Ries
15 million years ago, there was a huge “bang” in the Nördlinger Ries: a rock from outer space hit with…
Sights and highlights Nördlingen
Church of St. George
Late Gothic Hall Church of St. George with ‘Daniel’, a 90 m high bell tower with viewing platform: Baroque-style High…
The Town Wall Museum
The Town Wall Museum in the ‘Löpsinger Torturm’ tower shows the history of the Nördlingen fortifications.
Church of St. Salvator
Gothic Church of St. Salvator (1442): former Carmelite Monastery Church (highly modified in 1829) with interesting west portal and High…
Nördlingen Hospital with church
Hospital with church and inside courtyard (early 13th century): large complex of buildings with town museum.
Bavarian Railway Museum
At the end of 1985, the Bavarian Railway Museum moved into the site of the former railroad depot in Nördlingen.…
Romantic Christmas Market Nördlingen
Festively decorated market stalls, the unique medieval townscape and an enchanting glow of lights create an atmospheric Christmas atmosphere. With…
Market place Nördlingen
Historical market place with imposing half-timbered and patrician houses: Town Hall (13th century) with bay and tower extensions (about 1500)…
Open-air theatre “Alte Bastei” Nördlingen
Since 1949, amateurs have been performing on the romantic “Alte Bastei” open-air stage, which is part of the Nördlingen town…
Original town wall of Nördlingen
Originally preserved city wall/walkway with 5 gates, 11 towers and 1 bastion, which can be walked around for 2.6 km
Old Schranne
Impressive commercial buildings: ‘Hallgebäude’ (1541-43), ‘Alte Schranne’ (1601/02), ‘Klösterle’ (about 1420) with attractive portal (1586); former monastery of unshod monks,…