Executioner’s House is 500 years old. Located in the heart of the old city of Nuremberg, it was built directly over the Pegnitz. For centuries the building served as the living quarters of the Nuremberg executioners and their families. You can now visit a newly-designed exhibition in Executioner’s House, on the legal and criminal history of Nuremberg. In addition, at the History for Everyone (Geschichte für Alle e.V.) information desk in the building, you can purchase tickets for city tours and books on the history of the city. We look forward to your visit!
Open day at Executioner's House: Free special tour on 6 April 2025
Discover the inside of Executioner's House together with one of our tour guides. The tour provides insight into criminal and legal history of the city as well as elaborating the role the hangman played in the justice system of centuries gone. The focus is on Franz Schmidt, one of Nuremberg's best known executioners of the 16th century, whose diary includes detailed records of his sentencing and his experiences.
Time: 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm
Duration: approximately 30 minutes
Meeting point: in front of Executioner's House, Trödelmarkt 58
The tour is free of charge, you only have to pay the entrance fee. No registration necessary, feel free to just drop by!
