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- To experience one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns. Unlike Nuremberg just 40 miles to the north, Bamberg came out of the other side of World War II unscathed.
- To visit Bamberg’s beautiful churches. The first of these churches is St Martin’s, located in Grüner Markt. Consecrated in 1693, this is Bamberg’s only Baroque church.
- To take in the view of Bamberg Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) Straddling the river is the Old Town Hall, Bamberg’s best-known building and most photographed landmark.
- To marvel at the façade of Böttingerhaus. As you start to climb the hill to Bamberg’s Episcopal Town, pause in front of Böttingerhaus at Judenstraße 14.
Bamberg fascinates with its unique location on seven hills. Each hill has its own treasures and highlights. A must-see for every visitor to Bamberg is Bamberg Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, which houses the tombs of Emperor Henry II and Pope Clement II.
Jul 5, 2023 · Stroll Down the “Little Venice” At Sunset. Take a Gondola Ride. Drink a Smoked Bamberg Beer (Bamberg Rauchbier) Tuck Into the Bamberg Cathedral. Step Back in Time in the “Old Court”- Alte Hofhaltung. New Residence/ Neus Residenze. Stop to Smell the Rose (Garden) Michelsberg Monastery. Visit a REAL Hopfengarten.
- Wander Around The Lovely Streets of Bamberg’s Old Town
- Explore The Little Italy in Bamberg, Aka Little Venice
- Marvel at The Bamberg Old Town Hall
- Visit The Bamberg Cathedral
- Venture Out to Schloss Seehof
- Tour The New Residenz
- Stop to Smell The Roses at The Rosengarten Bamberg
- Walk Into A Movie Set at Alte Hofhaltung
- Cozy Into A Cafe in Bamberg and Eat A Lot of Cake
- Chow Down on Some Regional Franconian Specialties
It’s a cliche, but as you’ll soon discover, Bamberg is a place best enjoyed with a heavy dose of cliched, dreamy optimism. All around Bamberg’s Old Town, you’ll find crooked and colourful half-timbered buildings that are basically made for Disney-esque twirls. Be sure to save a few hours of your visit to Bamberg just for exploring. Especially as yo...
NOTE: If you are trying to find it on a map, be sure to type in Klein Venedig. Little Venice doesn’t actually bring you any results. It’s a well-documented fact that the original vision of Bamberg was for it to become a “second Rome” of sorts, and with its seven scenic hills and boundless beauty, it’s possible to see the resemblance… That’s not it ...
This right here is the most famous of Bamberg Attractions: a gorgeous town hall built on an island in the middle of the river, connected by two bridges and decked out in wonderful almost 3D trompe d’oeilfrescoes. With its cutesy yellow timbered side and mystical location, it’s definitely one of the prettiest town halls you can visit in Germany. And...
No Bamberg tour would be complete without a stop at the beautiful Bamberg Cathedral. Inside you’ll find a marble tomb belonging to Pope Clement II, the only pope in history to be buried north of the Alps. Haven’t heard of him? That’s likely because he was only Pope for a yearbefore his mysterious death by poison over 1000 years ago. *cue eerie musi...
Once upon a time, the illustrious Schloss Seehof (on the outskirts of Bamberg in Memmelsdorf), acted as a summer crib and hunting lodge for Prince-bishop Marquard Sebastian von Schenk von Stauffenberg (say that ten times fast). Dotted with rows of citrus trees and impressive fountains, this bite-sized piece of opulence is now (after extensive renov...
The New Residenz is an opulent little palace overlooking Bamberg, just steps away from the Bamberg Cathedral, with over 40 staterooms for you to explore. From ceilings blinged out with stucco, larger-than-life paintings, and of course, its own perfect little rose garden, this is one place where you’ll have no problem witnessing the swishy lifestyle...
Thousands of colourful roses adorn the famous Bamberg Rose Garden in the warm months, something I can only dreamily imagine as I went in the dead of winter. Nonetheless, if you happen to be in town when roses are in bloom, don’t miss the Rosengarten Bamberg, one of the most serene and romantic sights in the city.
A short walk away from the Bamberg Cathedral, you’ll find the quaint courtyard of the Alte Hofhaltung (literally, the Old Courtyard), lined with half-timbered buildings that look straight out of a movie. … Because they are! The 2011 adaptation of the Three Muskateers (yes, the one with Orlando Bloom) filmed the famous fight scene right here, which ...
Bamberg is a lovely little city teeming with cute cafes. While this was a joyful revelation in the winter chill, I can imagine these cafes are equally bumpin’ in the summer, doling out ice creams and sorbets in lieu of hot chocolate. That said, a little cafe time is a must when in Bamberg, even just to slow down and soak in the wonderful atmosphere...
Franconian cuisine, much like Bavarian cuisine or German cuisine is….. heavy. If you’re a fan of meat and carbohydrates, you’ll settle into a happy food coma here, guaranteed. While in town, I made sure to try the Bamberger Zwiebel,a baked onion stuffed with mince meat and topped with a strip of bacon, all slathered in beer gravy and served on mash...
Nov 27, 2019 · The town hall, the most famous building in Bamberg, Germany. Related Reading: Munich City Guide. The Best Places To See in Bamberg Germany. Bamberg is a great place to have on your itinerary when visiting Germany. It offers so many different things to do and did I mention that it is home to 11 of its own breweries.
Jul 21, 2022 · Bamberg extends over seven hills, each one crowned by a church. This has led to Bamberg being called the “Franconian Rome” although a running joke among Bamberg’s tour guides is to refer to Rome instead as the “Italian Bamberg.” The hills are Michaelsberg, Cathedral Hill, Kaulberg, Stefansberg, Jakobsberg, Abtsberg, Altenburg Hill. 4.
Jul 9, 2009 · Bamberg’s famous Rauchbier. While Pope Clement II came to rest in Bamberg when his life was over, there is a world-famous product that began its life in the Franconian city. In German, it is called Rauchbier, or smoke beer. This type of beer is known around the world as both an interesting variety of brew as well as having originated in Bamberg.
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