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Hauptmarkt

Nurnberg, 90403 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Ranked #1 of 17 shopping in Nuremberg
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

If you are in town when a market - any kind of market - is going on here, make sure to take some time to wander through. This is one of the bigger market plazas in Germany. If there is an artisan Lebkuchen booth set up, ask for a sample, then buy some. More

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Denver
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Since we on a tour, we only had a short time to shop. Who knew that Nurnberg was famous for its gingerbread. It's one of my husbands's favorite, so he was delighted with all the variety. We did some power shopping through some of the stalls. Wish we would have had more time, but it's not to be missed. More

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West Palm Beach
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We were in town for Easter and the market was open and had Easter goods along with other food and textile items. It was fun to walk up and down and see all the tradesmen (and women) selling their wares. Good selection of brick and mortar stores close buy so well worth a visit. More

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Virginia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Lots of great deals and food. Nothing to complain about. More

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Forchheim, Germany
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82 reviews 82 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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If you're on the Hauptmarkt in Nuremberg have look at House No. 9, the entrance of the Casa del Habanos is a bit hidden around the corner, but they were voted to have the best selection of cigars in Germany 2010. Unfortunately smoking in there was banned due to local regulations, but you can still find a fantastic selection from... More

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Ottawa, Ontario
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Must see the heart of the old city, lots of history and charm. More

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Regensburg, Germany
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Whatever's happening in Nürnberg (in the outdoors) is probably happening on Hauptmarkt. It's where the Christmas Market is set up in the winter and there's always something going there in the summer. More

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Turnov, Czech Republic
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Markets every day (christmas, easter, summer...). A little good restaurants. More

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Germany
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Renowned for the Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg's market has much more to offer. Make a wish turning the ring on the "Beautiful Fountain", visit the churches and enjoy the market atmosphere any time of year. Tip: the Easter Market during the two weeks before Easter - you can buy just about every kitchen gadget you will ever need! More

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Seattle
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

This was our third trip to Europe to visit Christmas Markets so wandering through Nurnbergs Hauptmarkt Christmas Market was an experience we'd not had at any other Xmas Market. Since it's the largest Christmas Market in Germany (and Europe), it's size is a bit overwhelming. Nurnberg is known for its ginger bread so there were stands throughout the market selling... More

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