Weißgerbergasse

Weißgerbergasse features the largest ensemble of preserved medieval craftsmen's houses in Nuremberg, displaying colorful half-timbered facades that now house cafés, bars, small shops and traditional craft businesses along a cobblestone pedestrian zone.

The street takes its name from the white tanners (Weißgerber) who operated here during the Middle Ages, specializing in processing animal hides with alum and salt to produce light-colored leather that was dried on the nearby city walls.

More than twenty original craftsmen's houses survived World War II bombings and have been meticulously restored by the Nuremberg Old Town Friends association, showcasing authentic timber framing and decorative elements like bay windows and gabled extensions.

The pedestrian zone connects with public transportation at Hallertor and Weintraubengasse stops, providing easy access for visitors exploring Nuremberg's historic center and forming part of the city's Historic Mile tourist route.

Archaeological excavations in the area have uncovered old tanning vats and bone remains, providing tangible evidence of the intensive leather-working activities that once defined this medieval street and its surrounding courtyards.

Location: Nürnberg

Address: Weißgerbergasse 37-7, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany 90403 Nürnberg

Website: https://nuernberg-altstadt.com/weissgerbergasse

GPS coordinates: 49.45507,11.07287

Latest update: September 5, 2025 09:31