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A beautiful covered wooden bridge. Ideal for sheltering from a downpour.

A beautiful town with the castle as its highlight. The castle is open in the summer from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The forecourt and the castle garden are freely accessible. There is an admission fee for the castle itself and the exhibitions. As of 2025, the fee is €7 per person. But it's definitely worth it.

Cadolzburg Castle is an impressive medieval fortress perched on a prominent rocky outcrop above the town of the same name in Bavaria. Its history dates back to the 12th century, and for a long time it was an important base for the burgraves of Nuremberg, later known as the Hohenzollerns. The castle served not only as a defensive structure but also as an administrative center and temporary residence. Today, the castle houses a modern interactive museum called "HerrschaftsZeiten!" (HerrschaftsZeiten!), which vividly conveys the history of the Hohenzollerns in Franconia and Brandenburg.

Great view over the city at the foot of the Kaiserburg.

The Kaiserburg lookout point is open all year round, although opening hours vary seasonally. Guided tours are available, providing detailed information about the history and architecture of the castle. For those who prefer to explore the lookout point at their own pace, audio guides are also available in several languages. Admission for adults is minimal, and children under 18 are admitted free.

The Imperial Castle is Nuremberg's landmark. From the castle, you have a magnificent view of Nuremberg. Even at night, when illuminated, it is beautiful to see. For an even better view of Nuremberg, a visit to the Sinwell Tower at the Imperial Castle is recommended. You can purchase a combination ticket for the museum and the tower. Opening hours and further information can be found on the official website: https://www.kaiserburg-nuernberg.de/deutsch/tourist/oeffnung.htm

The Henkerbrücke, which leads over the northern arm of the Pegnitz (the Henkersteg goes over the arm that flows south past the flea market island), can only be reached through the Henkerhaus Museum. The medieval, half-timbered, two-arched bridge leads from the Henkerhaus to the water tower and the Weinstadl (now a student residence). The original bridge from the 15th century was destroyed in the Second World War. In 1954 it was rebuilt based on old models.

In the Middle Ages and the early modern period, the executioner and his assistant were on the fringes of society, and so the buildings around the executioner's house, which are so impressive today, were home to poorer people during the time of the imperial city. This changed at the beginning of the 19th century. After the last Nuremberg executioner quit his job following the city's incorporation into the Kingdom of Bavaria, it became one of the most popular postcard motifs with the growth of tourism. The exhibition in the executioner's house presents all of these aspects of the building's history and supplements it with basic information on the medieval and early modern legal system.