Location: Bamberg
Top Things to do in Bamberg
Top 10 Things to do in Bamberg, Bavaria
Like Rome, Bamberg sits on seven hills, though these are lush, green Bavarian ones. You’ll find all sorts of architecture here, so enjoy exploring the cobbled streets. Plenty of shopping and museums await you, as do nine different breweries. The city loves markets and festivals, especially around Christmas.
Restaurants in Bamberg
1. Theater der Schatten
2. Bamberg Altstadt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,076 reviews
From the 10th century onwards, this town became an important link with the Slav peoples, especially those of Poland and Pomerania. During its period of greatest prosperity, from the 12th century onwards, the architecture of Bamberg strongly influenced northern Germany and Hungary. In the late 18th century it was the centre of the Enlightenment in southern Germany, with eminent philosophers and writers such as Hegel and Hoffmann living there.
Reviewed By 548margaretb - Queensland, Australia
This beautiful UNESCO town has managed to maintain its medieval feel which makes for a very interesting walk I through the old town. The highlight for us was the walk along the river, over the bridge to the connecting buildings, view of little Venice and the jail and on to the Cathedral. The view of the Altstadt from the river is stunning! A speciality of this town is the smokey bacon flavoured beer which is an acquired taste! A lovely town to walk and explore!
3. Bamberg Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,027 reviews
Reviewed By NeedPivo - Gaithersburg, United States
This is one of the most impressive German cathedrals I've ever visited; with the four towers (two were under scaffolding), the Bamberger Dom is a superb example of Late Romanesque design. In addition to some great art and sculpture, such as the Bamberg Horseman and the Veit Stoss Altar, the church houses the tomb of Pope Clement II, the only pope who is laid to rest north of the Alps. Adjacent is the Diocese Museum, if you are into this. Certainly, a MUST visit when in Bamberg.
4. Altes Rathaus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 803 reviews
Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany
Most beautiful Rathaus I've seen in Germany so far. Walls are so nice. Also the building in front of the water. Great spot for pictures. Didn't went inside it, heard there is a porcelain collection.
5. Rose Garden at the New Residenz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 593 reviews
Reviewed By ggg532 - Birkerod, Denmark
Amazing rose collection on top of Bamber with beutiful views over the Bamber rooftops. Surpriced to find that is free to enter. We did not try the cafe but that looked nice too. Highly recommended
6. Altenburg
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany
Beautiful castle on top of the hill with a great view of Altstadt Bamberg. There is a restaurant too
7. Klein Venedig
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4.5 based on 459 reviews
Reviewed By JeffTheChairman - Exeter, United Kingdom
Whilst on a River Cruise we visited BAMBERG where we joined an excellent walking tour Arriving at the much photographed Klein Venedig Little Venice A beautiful area to walk and admire the architecture
8. Rhine–Main–Danube Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By JanM17
We travelled with Scenic River Cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest for 15 nights. Wow! What an experience. This is definitely the company to choose when planning your cruise. Every detail was taken care of. The staff were amazing, the food excellent and the activities were perfect. There was a good choice of activities to do at each stop and meticulously planned by our our wonderful Cruise Director, Alex. All drinks, food and shore excursions were included in the price. Thank you Scenic!
9. Neue Residenz Bamberg
10. Alte Hofhaltung
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By Onleaveagain - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Situated next to the cathedral these old half timber framed buildings with a cobbled courtyard is very impressive. They look beautiful with large pitch roofs and flowers along the first floor balconies. The courtyard was used for filming part of 'The Three Musketeers'. Access is free and can be combined with a visit to the cathedral and nearby New Residenz with it stunning rose garden. Only need half an hour to wander round unless the museum is visited at the same time.
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