Hi, everyone! It’s me, Flat Stanley Brayden, back with another exciting day in Nuremberg! Today was full of exploring, learning, and (my favorite part) eating yummy food. Let me tell you all about it!
A Big Breakfast to Start the Day
We started with a big breakfast at the Park Plaza Nuremberg. The buffet had everything you could imagine—fresh rolls, cheeses, eggs, and even pancakes! I had one of each (you know, to keep my energy up), and they were all delicious. After breakfast, I bundled up in warm clothes because it was chilly outside. Then, it was time to head out and explore the Old Town!
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| Special Kids area of the buffet |
Exploring Nuremberg’s Old City
First stop: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), a beautiful Gothic church right in the middle of the Hauptmarkt square. I got to sit quietly and listen to an organ concert, which made me feel like I’d stepped into a movie scene. The music was so powerful that I could feel it in my chest—have you ever heard an organ play live?
Next, I visited another amazing church, Sebalduskirche Nürnberg (St. Sebald Church). This church is really, really old (like 800 years old!) and filled with cool details, like statues and stained glass windows.
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| The Alter |
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| The Organ |
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| Shrine to St Sebald |
After the churches, I took a walk up to Kaiserburg Castle, a medieval castle sitting high above the city. It was a bit of a climb, but wow, the view from the top was worth it! I could see the entire city of Nuremberg spread out below me, with all the Christmas decorations and lights twinkling in the distance.
Whimsical Fountains and Victory Columns
On the way back down, I stopped at the Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain), a golden fountain that’s so detailed it looks like something out of a fairy tale. There’s a special golden ring on the fountain, and if you spin it, you’re supposed to make a wish. (I made a good one, but it’s a secret!)
Then I saw the Siegessäule (Victory Column), a tall monument that celebrates victories from long ago. It’s surrounded by beautiful statues, and it looked even more magical with all the holiday decorations nearby.
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| Siegessäule |
Eye Art (Iris-fotografie-Nürnberg)
Iris-photography-Nürnberg is a specialty art gallery that creates unique pieces of art from your eye. A perfect and super personalized and unique gift idea for the whole family. We combine a fun photo shoot with your design wishes to create your perfect picture
The World of the Prune Men
Zwetschgenmännle – the well-loved figures made of prune – have been sold at the Christkindlesmarkt for decades.
It Is said that prune men were invented by a Nuremberg wire drawer in the 18th century. He wanted a gift to please his children, but only had his wire and a plum tree that stood in front of his house … the clever result was a prune man. The legend tells us that his children ate the prunes, which today isn’t the case – “Not fit for consumption” signs can be found at every booth.
Nuremberg saying goes, “Hosd an Zwetschga im Haus, gäid dir es Geld und Gligg ned aus” … “With a prune man in your house, money and happiness stay, too”.
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| Showing off my Satuday Night Fever moves |
Some Modern Art
Views by the River
Before the next adventure, I walked along the river. The water was calm and sparkly, and the buildings along the riverbank looked like they belonged in a storybook. I even found a quiet spot to take a photo—it felt like the perfect moment to just enjoy being in this amazing city.
A Tasty Christmas Culinary Tour
In the afternoon, I joined a Christmas City Culinary Tour—a fancy name for a delicious food adventure! First, I warmed up with a cup of hot apple cider (yum!) before trying some famous Nuremberg sausages served on a fresh bun. They were tiny, but packed with flavor!
Next, I tried lebkuchen, a big, soft gingerbread cookie that tasted like Christmas in every bite. To finish off, I sipped a special honey drink while walking through the market. It was sweet and warm, just like the holiday spirit here in Nuremberg. Our guide shared all kinds of stories about the history of the city and how the Christmas markets began—did you know they’ve been around for hundreds of years?
Wrapping Up the Day
As the sun set and the Christmas lights sparkled, I felt so lucky to be here in Nuremberg. I’ve seen castles, listened to music, made wishes at fountains, and eaten some of the best holiday treats ever. Tomorrow, I’ll be boarding a river cruise along the Danube River for the next part of this magical adventure. I can’t wait to tell you all about it!
