Laufer Schlagturm, Nuremberg

Name: Laufer Schlagturm
Address: 3 a Innerer Laufer Platz, Nuremberg, Germany

#101 among attractions in Nuremberg

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Facts and practical information

The gate of the bishop clock tower - a Gothic gate, located in Nuremberg, placed within the penultimate ring of medieval city walls. After building the next ring of defensive walls in the fourteenth century, the gate was in the middle of the Old Town. The gate is located by the exit road towards Lauf An der Pegnitz. The name of the gate comes from this town and the clock function through the gate tower. It should not be confused with Laufer Tor.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°27'22"N, 11°5'1"E

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3 a Innerer Laufer PlatzMitte (Altstadt - St. Sebald)Nuremberg Germany

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Day trips

Laufer Schlagturm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Sebald, Nuremberg Castle, Frauenkirche, Albrecht Dürer's House.

~1730 ftW
Medieval church with a large pipe organ
St. Sebald, Nuremberg
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Nuremberg Castle, Nuremberg
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14th-century Gothic church with artwork
Frauenkirche, Nuremberg
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~1830 ftW
Museum of the artist's life and work
Albrecht Dürer's House, Nuremberg
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Late-Renaissance stone bridge with views
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~1700 ftSW
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Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg
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Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
St Egidien, Nuremberg
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Synagogue
Grand Synagogue of Nuremberg, Nuremberg
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~680 ftNW
Renaissance architecture
Pellerhaus, Nuremberg
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Laufer Schlagturm?

Nearby attractions include St Egidien, Nuremberg (3 min walk), Tucherschloss, Nuremberg (3 min walk), Museum Tucherschloss and Hirsvogelsaal, Nuremberg (4 min walk), Pellerhaus, Nuremberg (4 min walk).

How to get to Laufer Schlagturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Laufer Schlagturm:

Bus

Innerer Laufer Platz • Lines: N11, N12 (1 min walk)
Egidienplatz • Lines: N11, N12 (2 min walk)

Tram

Wöhrder Wiese • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
Rathenauplatz • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)

Metro

Rathenauplatz • Lines: U2, U3 (7 min walk)
Wöhrder Wiese • Lines: U2, U3 (8 min walk)

Train

Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (20 min walk)
Nürnberg-Dürrenhof (22 min walk)