Welcome to Bamberg
A disarmingly beautiful architectural masterpiece with an almost complete absence of modern eyesores, Bamberg's entire Altstadt is a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of Bavaria's unmissables. Generally regarded as one of Germany's most attractive settlements, the town is bisected by rivers and canals and was built by archbishops on seven hills, earning it the inevitable sobriquet of ‘Franconian Rome’. Students inject some liveliness into its streets, pavement cafes, pubs and no fewer than 10 breweries cooking up Bamberg's famous smoked beer, but it's usually wide-eyed tourists who can be seen filing through its narrow medieval streets. The town can be tackled as a day trip from Nuremberg, but, to really do it justice and to experience the romantically lit streets once most visitors have left, consider an overnight stay.
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Vacation Photographer in Bamberg
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productOne of the top photo spots in Bamberg.Duration: 15 minutesLocation: Bamberg Altstadt, Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria
Bamberg Private Walking Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Bamberg CathedralYou will start your tour in front of the Cathedral, also known as the imperial cathedral of St. Peter and St. George. This historical landmark of Bamberg is one of the most visited touristic attractions from this lovely town, packed with art treasures. Inside the Cathedral you will admire the very impressive marble tomb of Emperor Heinrich II and his wife, the Empress Kunigunde or the tomb of Pope Clement II, the only papal grave in Germany. Another popular attraction is an equestrian statue known as the Bamberg Horseman that dates from the 13 th century and supposedly depicting the Hungarian king Stephen I.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Bamberg Altstadt, Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Franconia, BavariaNext enjoy a short stroll in the Old Court that once served as the Bishop's residence. This German Renaissance building was finished in the 16 th century and nowadays houses the Museum of History and St. Katherine's Chapel, used for wedding ceremonies. Pass through the "beautiful Gateway" admiring its depictions of saints and rivers to get into the inner courtyard for a better view of the half-timbered buildings. We continue our walking tour to the New Residence with splendid rooms and luxurious furnishings, a statement for the lavish life led by the local prince-bishop within its walls. Make sure not to miss the impressive Imperial Hall, the elector's room or the bishop's apartments. Before leaving, do visit the Rose Garden in the inner court, for some quite time and for a breathtaking view of Bamberg.After a short pleasant walk through the Old Town, you will reach the Church of Our Lady, the only gothic church in Bamberg. Built at the end of the late Gothic period, the church is one of the most venerated places of worship in this area. Proceed to the Island district for a view of the Old Town Hall with its fascinating history. According to a local legend, the bishop refused to give the citizens of Bamberg the land they needed to build their Town Hall, so the people started throwing stakes and logs in the river Regnitz, creating in this way a small artificial island, on which they built their Town Hall.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bamberg - Heritage Walk
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Alte Hofhaltung, Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Franconia, BavariaYou will see a great collection of beautifully preserved old buildings. This place has also been used for theater and filming including the three musketeers.Pass By: Stiftungszentrum des Erzbistums BambergBamberg Cathedral - You will see the church built during 13th Century, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Pass By: Klein Venedig, Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Franconia, BavariaSimply enjoy the atmosphere of this lovely area of Bamberg and have a stroll along with the river and the buildings. The place also offers lots of restaurants and cafes nearby apart from many interesting sights. Pass By: Neue Residenz, Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Franconia, BavariaYou will see the New Residence that houses over 40 rooms in a 17th century palace with ornate ceilings, tapestries, art.Pass By: Altes Rathaus, Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Franconia, BavariaYou will see the Landmark building & porcelain museum situated on an island accessible by pedestrian bridges.Pass By: Freiwillige Feuerwehr Bamberg — Löschgruppe 6 "Domberg"You will visit the Rose Garden in the inner court of the New Residence filled with a sea of fragrant flowers. It also reveals a beautiful view of Michaelsberg and the Old Town.