High above the old town rises Michaelsberg, one of Bamberg's seven hills. It has shaped the cityscape for over a thousand years. Impressive buildings, a terraced garden, orchards and a vineyard surround the former Baroque monastery complex. From here, you can enjoy an incomparable view of the World Heritage city.
Highlight: The Himmelsgarten – A Masterpiece of Sacred Art
The famous "Himmelsgarten" (celestial garden) in St. Michael's monastery church features over 580 detailed images of plants – from native herbs to exotic species such as pineapple and pomegranate. The Baroque ceiling painting from 1617 is unique in its botanical diversity and is being carefully restored as part of the current renovation. Therefore, what the masterpiece will look like in the future remains a secret.
Good to know
- Food & Drink
- Accessible by bus line 910 or on foot via the Benedictine Way
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Benedictine Way
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Creation Path on Michaelsberg Hill
Length: 5 km
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Franconian Brewery Museum
Closed, opens on 1. April
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Information Centre on Michaelsberg Hill
Closed, opens on 2. April
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Monastery Shop on Michaelsberg Hill
Closed, opens on 2. April
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Monastery church St. Michael
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Monastery gardens of St. Michael’s
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St. Michael's Monastery
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Vineyard on Michaelsberg
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Winegrower's cottage
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“Wandelung” by Kazuo Katase
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Guided tours
Freitag und Samstag, von Mai bis Oktober
15:00 till 16:00
Guided tour through the reopened St. Michael's Church - Only in german
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Guided tours
Mai bis Dezember
Themenführung durch die wiedereröffnete Kirche St. Michael
Duration: 1 hour
