Kontumazgarten, Nuremberg

Name: Kontumazgarten
Address: Nuremberg, Germany

#103 among attractions in Nuremberg

Park, Relax in park

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Cutumazgarten - a park in Nuremberg in the Kleinweidenmühle district south of the Pegnitz River and west of the city walls, founded in the 15th century. In the Middle Ages, there was a quarantine station for newcomers, called Cutumazanstalt, along with the surrounding garden. In the Second Margrab War 1552, the buildings were razed to the ground to enable the fire of the Margrave city of Margrave leading from its defensive walls. In 1669, Georg Vargeth built a palace here and founded a baroque garden. The park was renewed in 1960 and 2017. On the north side of the river is the Hallerwiese Park.

Alternative names: Elevation: 991 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°27'17"N, 11°4'3"E

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Mitte (Himpfelshof)Nuremberg Germany

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Kontumazgarten – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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14th-century Gothic church with artwork
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Museum of the artist's life and work
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Late-Renaissance stone bridge with views
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Iconic fountain with Gothic church spire
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kontumazgarten?

Nearby attractions include Hallerwiese, Nuremberg (3 min walk), Chain Bridge, Nuremberg (4 min walk), Neutorturm, Nuremberg (6 min walk), Weißgerbergasse, Nuremberg (7 min walk).

How to get to Kontumazgarten by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kontumazgarten:

Bus

Dr. Erler Kliniken • Lines: 84 (3 min walk)
Obere Turnstraße • Lines: 36, N10 (7 min walk)

Tram

Hallertor • Lines: 4, 6 (4 min walk)
Obere Turnstraße • Lines: 4, 6 (7 min walk)

Metro

Weißer Turm • Lines: U1 (9 min walk)
Plärrer • Lines: U1, U2, U3 (12 min walk)

Train

Nürnberg-Steinbühl (22 min walk)
Nürnberg Rothenburger Straße (22 min walk)