Attraction · Nuremberg · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Frauenkirche in Nuremberg

Frauenkirche is an attraction in Nuremberg, Bavaria. This place has a story in the app. 42 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 110 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

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Story · Frauenkirche

You're standing on the Hauptmarkt in Nuremberg, facing the Frauenkirche, the Church of Our Lady. Have a look at the west front. It's lavishly decorated, while the other sides of the church are strikingly plain. Up top there's a stepped gable with a slim eight-sided turret and a copper dome. Below it, a porch juts out, with a balcony above.

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Wheelchair: Accessible

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Frauenkirche in Nuremberg: Catholic church on the Hauptmarkt

The Frauenkirche, also known as Zu Unserer Lieben Frau, is a Catholic church in the middle of the city. It is known for the Männleinlaufen, a clock with small figures. After noon, the emperor and the prince-electors move on the church's balcony. From that same balcony, the city's Christkindlesmarkt has been opened since 1948. You will find the Frauenkirche in Nuremberg at Hauptmarkt 14. Nearby are the Schöner Brunnen (86 metres), St. Sebald (186 metres) and St. Lorenz (341 metres).

What you can see at the Frauenkirche

The west façade on the Hauptmarkt is richly decorated, while the other sides of the church look strikingly bare. Higher up, you'll see a stepped gable with a narrow octagonal turret topped with a copper dome. Below it, a porch juts forward. The statues in the porch date from around 1360 and survived 1945 unscathed. Inside, many artworks that lay safely in a bunker beneath the Imperial Castle during the war are still on display. You can see the Tucheraltaar from the mid-fifteenth century and work by sculptor Adam Kraft. On the north wall, remnants of medieval wall paintings are visible. The stained-glass windows show coats of arms of Nuremberg families, and a davidster lies in the choir floor. Plan your visit around midday. That way you can first look at the little figures on the balcony and then head inside.

Opening times, tickets and accessibility at the Frauenkirche

The Frauenkirche is wheelchair accessible, so visitors with limited mobility can still go inside. We do not have details on the opening times or whether a ticket is needed. Before you set off, please check the official website at frauenkirche-nuernberg.de, where you will find the latest information. It is sensible to check this if you want your visit to fit around midday.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

Benches are plentiful near the Frauenkirche in Nuremberg. The nearest bench is 54 metres away, at the Hauptmarkt, and there are 156 benches within 500 metres. A public toilet near the Frauenkirche is also found at the Hauptmarkt, 98 metres away. This public toilet is wheelchair accessible. There are 14 public toilets within 500 metres. Drinking water near the Frauenkirche can be found at the Yoshimi-Hashimoto-Brunnen, 108 metres away. You can fill a bottle here, and the water tap is wheelchair accessible. There are 4 water taps within 500 metres.

Walking and seeing more nearby

Your visit can continue on foot to other places up to 687 metres from the church. The Albrecht-Dürer-Haus is a museum 471 metres from the church, and the Kaiserburg is 492 metres away. At this attraction you can listen to an audio story, so you don't have to look everything up yourself. The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is the furthest point, at 687 metres, and it also has an audio story. You can visit the places one after another and make a relaxed walk of it. Take a break on one of the benches nearby along the way. That way you don't have to do everything in one go.

Facilities near Frauenkirche

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Frauenkirche in Nuremberg wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Frauenkirche is wheelchair accessible.

Where is a bench near the Frauenkirche in Nuremberg?

The nearest bench is 54 metres from the Frauenkirche, at the Hauptmarkt. There are 156 benches within 500 metres.

Where can I get drinking water near the Frauenkirche in Nuremberg?

The nearest drinking water tap is 108 metres from the Frauenkirche, at the Yoshimi-Hashimoto-Brunnen. It is wheelchair accessible and suitable for filling a bottle.