St. Sebald - Sebalduskirche Nürnberg

St. Sebald Church is an amazing sight—absolutely stunning architecture and full of history. We visited during the market season, and the entire area was beautiful and full of energy. The church itself is peaceful, majestic, and worth stepping into for a quiet moment or to admire the craftsmanship. A must-see if you’re visiting Nuremberg’s old town!

It is one of the most important churches of the city, and also one of the oldest. It is located at the Albrecht-Dürer-Platz, in front of the old city hall. It takes its name from Sebaldus, an 8th-century hermit and missionary and patron saint of Nuremberg. It has been a Lutheran parish church since the Reformation. Inside you can see the Monument of St. Sebaldus, (a work of Peter Vischer the Elder and his sons, begun in 1508 and completed in 1519) , Baroque fashion galleries (were added in 17th century) and the famous epitaph of the Tucher family. The new organ by Peter of Cologne was installed in 1975.

The Saint Sebalds church is the oldest parish church in Nuremberg and houses the relics of the saint who is the patron saint of the city. The church was built in the 13th and 14th century in the Romanesque and Gothic and Late Gothic style which you can see in the details. There are many religious sculptures on the outside of the church too so walk around it

It's one of the important Church of the Nürnberg where located in the aldstadt. Very unique and photographic place that you should see during your visit.

Absolutely stunning; hands down one of the most beautiful churches I’ve visited in Europe. The twin spires dominate the skyline, but it’s the details that stay with you: Romanesque roots blending seamlessly with soaring Gothic architecture, the intricate stone carvings over the portals, and the rich play of light through centuries-old stained glass. Inside, the space is breathtaking. The high vaulted ceilings lift your eyes upward, while the elaborate tomb of St. Sebald, crafted in dark bronze with remarkable detail, anchors the interior with reverence. Each chapel holds its own story, from altarpieces to frescoes, giving you a sense of both faith and history woven together. What struck me most was the atmosphere; it feels both grand and intimate, a living part of Nuremberg’s heritage rather than just a monument. This is a place to linger, to take in the artistry, and to appreciate how much care and devotion went into creating and preserving it over the centuries.

Beautiful church. It has photos of before and after WW2 and how it was destroyed. Very interesting video of when the church was built in 12th century and how it had changed over the centuries.

The oldest Nuremberg’s church, spectacular by the way. Made of stone. Marvelous inside.

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to discover and explore this great church with #Littlefeet. On the occasion of a choir trip to Nuremberg, #Littlefeet and its choir were able to give a small concert in the Sebalduskirche or St. Sebaldkirche during a prayer service together with the Nuremberg Youth Choir. Really impressive! This church is a masterpiece! We were even allowed into the choir of angels and the choir sang the Our Father high up there, so that the visitors down in the nave turned around in amazement and delight ... Before the choir sang a few songs in the nave in front of the altar, we were able to experience the impressive organ. And for those who missed it: Outside next to the entrance is a plaque stating that Johann Pachelbel worked here as an organist from 1695 to 1706. It was a wonderful time in one of the most beautiful churches in Bavaria. The wonderfully painted windows, the altar and the tomb of St. Sebald in particular impress even people who have nothing to do with church culture or the Christian faith. Thanks for this wonderful experience to everyone who made it possible. Thumbs up!