Exploring Bamberg & county without barriers
Seven hills, narrow lanes and bridges and very old cobble stone all over the old town - admittedly, Bamberg is not an easy city to explore, if you are out and about in a wheelchair, blind or if you come to us with other challenges. Even so, with a little bit of preparation on your side and some information from us, we will do our best to make your visit a worth its while experience. Talk to us, and we'll help you on.
3D Model of Bamberg’s Cathedral Hill
Cathedral Square is definitely one of the most important places in Bamberg’s history with a range of imposing buildings, both sacred and worldly Near the wall called Trautmannsmauer in the southwest corner visitors can survey the whole square and its ensemble of historic buildings with the ...
Cathedral
St. Peter's and St. George's Imperial Cathedral is one of Emperor Heinrich II's legacies. It contains numerous impressive sights. Emperor Heinrich II. had the Cathedral constructed in Bamberg as early as 1002 and it was completed in 1012 after a building period of just ten years. However, this ...
Church of Our Lady
The church, which is called "Upper Parish" by the locals, is Bamberg's only purely gothic church. The simple nave was added 50 years after the late gothic choir whose foundations date from 1375 and the upper choir which is supported by flying buttresses. The wedding portal is a striking feature ...
Contemplative art trail & nature trails in Franconian Tuscany
Looking for art and enjoyment in the middle of nature? Then you have made the right choice to venture down the Franconian sculpture trail. Looking for art and enjoyment in the middle of nature? Then you have made the right choice to venture down the Franconian sculpture trail.
ETA Hoffmann Theatre
Many awards are proof enough: The ETA Hoffmann Theatre stands out. The repertoire is always varied and sometimes daring, featuring everything from classical to modern, from readings to musical theatre. In 1802, a Prussian envoy and theatre lover had the buildings on Schillerplatz converted into ...
Giechburg castle
Two historical buildings are important visitor attractions near the city of Schesslitz: Giechburg castle and the chapel of St. Pankratius on Guegel hill. Driving by car from Bamberg to Bayreuth you will notice two historical buildings near the city of Schesslitz: Giechburg castle and the chapel ...
Kirchschletten Monastery
Monastery of Benedictine Nuns First mentioned in 1143 the monastery started as a feudal farm and belonged to the aristocracy until 1856. It became part of the monastery Niederalteich in 1917. There is an organic farm, a guest house and a candle manufacture on the grounds of the monastery.
Little Venice
The former fishermen's district in Bamberg's Island City is endearingly known as Little Venice. This district is characterised by half-timbered buildings that prop each other up and by tiny, pretty gardens. The half-timbered buildings were mainly built in the Middle Ages. They are squashed ...
Lock no. 100
Last of the locks of the old Ludwig-Main-Danube-Canal, built between 1836 and 1845. It connected the Danube near Kehlheim with the River Main just outside of Bamberg. Over the course of these 172 km ships had to pass 100 locks, surpassing around 200 metres of elevation, and needed to be towed ...
Magdalen Chapel Baunach
Late gothic Magdalen chapel in Baunach Built in 1430 the late gothic chapel was endowed with a rich interior. It was restorated in 1985 and is on the Way of St. James
New Residence, Bamberg
The New Residence with its splendid rooms and lavish furnishings is an impressive reflection of the prince-bishops' life. The state gallery contains a significant collection of old German and baroque paintings. Until 1802 the New Residence served as the seat of Bamberg's prince bishops. The more ...
Old Court
The Old Court ranks among the most impressive buildings in the city. The complex once served as the bishop's residence. The precursor to the Old Court was the Castrum Babenberg and the former palace of Emperor Heinrich II. After the foundation of the bishopric in 1007, it was also used as the ...
Parish Church of St. Vitus Burgebrach
A church has been standing here for at least 1.000 years. Today's Parish Church of St. Vitus in Burgebrach, 15 km outside of Bamberg, goes back to a foundation in the year 1454. Parts of the gothic choir are still existent, but in 1731 the abbot of the Cistercian Monastry of Ebrach, Wilhelm ...
Pilgrimage Church of the Painful Trinity in Schlüsselau
This former Cistercian Monastery was founded at the end of the 13th Century by Eberhard von Schlüsselberg and was closed in 1554 after it was destroyed by the Margrave Alcibiades. Prince bishop Johann Philipp von Gebsattel rebuilt the church and founded the parish of Schlüsselau in 1603 and ...
Public toilets (at Bamberg Tourism & Congress Service)
This public toilet has a toilet especially for the needs of people with disabilities. The 8.4 square meter “Toilet for everyone” is located on the ground floor on the left wing of the Tourismus & Kongress Service Bamberg. The facility is accessible daily from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. with a ...
Rose Garden
The Rose Garden in the inner court of the New Residence is not only filled with a sea of fragrant flowers but it also reveals a beautiful view of Michaelsberg and the Old Town. Prince-bishop Friedrich Karl von Schönborn had the garden designed by Balthasar Neumann. The symmetrically arranged ...
Seehof Palace near Memmelsdorf
Seehof palace near Memmelsdorf was built in 1686 as summer residence for the Bamberg prince bishops and impresses its visitors with the beautiful park and its cascades. Seehof palace in Memmelsdorf is often called Marquardsburg after its builder Marquard Schenk von Stauffenberg. The Prince ...
St. Elisabeth
Featuring stained-glass windows by Markus Lüpertz Consecrated in 1354, St. Elisabeth was built to attend to the needs of the "Hospice of the Holy Spirit" in the Sand District of town. The choir still standing today goes back to 1400, the nave was errected in 1493. When the churches were closed ...
St. Wenzeslaus church in Litzendorf
Baroque parish church in Litzendorf The parish church of St. Wenzeslaus in Litzendorf was bulit by J. Dientzenhofer between 1715 and 1718. The remarkable interior was finished in 1734.
The World Heritage Visitor Centre
Located in the heart of the city, Bamberg's World Heritage Visitor Centre displays Bamberg's outstanding universal value and serves as an interpretation aid for the World Heritage site. Embedded in the international UNESCO context the special features of the World Heritage site “Town of ...
The park of Trabelsdorf Palace
The park of Trabelsdorf Palace consists of the historical park area with very old and tall trees, making for a relaxing character. The new part of the park was created on the basis of historical maps and offers wonderful walks and resting places. There is also a herb garden, a playground and a ...
Tourist Information
We offer souvenirs, tickets, tips for excursions and accommodation service. We are happy to help you! Tourist Information is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet in the northern wing of the building with a separate entrance, which is open on a daily basis from 8 am to 8 pm, at ...
Treetop canopy pathway Ebrach
Would you like a change of perspective? Off to the Steigerwald treetop path! Experience the diversity of the forest from a new perspective. Enjoy the distant views from the 42m high tower or the tiny details of the treetops along the path. Experience fascinating impressions and follow our 1,150 ...
World Heritage Fascination
On this extended stroll, you will see just how unique Bamberg is. In the historical ensemble embracing churches and monasteries, with bridges, narrow lanes and squares, half-timbered buildings and baroque facades, the magic of centuries past is still within your grasp. Content: Besides the major ...
