Bamberg, Germany

Bamberg

A town hall built on a river bridge, in a medieval old town spread over seven hills.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Bamberg

Day 1

  1. MorningSee the Old Town Hall on its bridge and walk to Little Venice.
  2. AfternoonVisit the cathedral and the rose garden of the New Residence.
  3. EveningHave a smoked beer in a traditional brewery tavern.

Day 2

Visit the hill beer cellars or the Franconian Switzerland.

What to eat

Rauchbier, Bamberg's smoked beer, with Schäufele pork shoulder.

Local tips

Make the most of Bamberg

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy in the old town. Weekdays and evenings are calmer.

Best photo spot

The old town hall standing on its bridge in the river Regnitz, and Little Venice's fishermen's houses.

Getting there

Trains from Nuremberg take about 40 minutes. The old town is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Nuremberg, and the castles and villages of Franconian Switzerland.

Good to know

Try Rauchbier, a local smoked beer. Climb to the rose garden by the New Residence for the view over the rooftops.

Plan your visit

Getting to Bamberg

Getting there

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Bamberg: good to know

Is Bamberg worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A town hall built on a river bridge, in a medieval old town spread over seven hills.

How many days do you need in Bamberg?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Bamberg?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy in the old town. Weekdays and evenings are calmer.

How do you get to Bamberg?

The nearest airport is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), about 45 km away. Trains from Nuremberg take about 40 minutes. The old town is walkable.

What is there to see near Bamberg?

Nearby hidden places include Nuremberg (51 km), Würzburg (68 km) and Rothenburg ob der Tauber (77 km).

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