Discover Bamberg
Heritage city, beer culture and Little Venice.
Bamberg is one of Germany's most beautiful cities – fully preserved old town, nine active breweries, university and UNESCO world heritage status. A few tips on what's worth your time.
Top sights
Bamberg Cathedral & Cathedral Square
Four-towered imperial cathedral with the famous Bamberg Horseman. The square with New Residence and Rose Garden is a must.
Old Town Hall
Probably Bamberg's most photographed building: a town hall in the middle of the Regnitz river, reached via two bridges.
Little Venice
The former fishermen's quarter along the riverbank – best seen from the opposite bank or on a gondola ride.
Sandstraße
Bamberg's nightlife mile with brewery pubs, small bars and restaurants. The place to try the famous smoke beer.
Michaelsberg
Former monastery complex with a sweeping view over the old town. Especially worth it at sunset.
Where the locals eat
Schlenkerla
The iconic brewery pub for original smoke beer and Franconian cuisine.
Spezial-Keller
Beer garden with a view over the city – Franconian snacks and tap smoke beer.
Hofbräu am Kranen
Right by the water, modern Franconian cooking.
Eckerts
Refined modern cuisine, perfect for special occasions or business dinners.
Three perfect days in Bamberg
- Day 1
Morning old-town walk (Old Town Hall, Little Venice, Maxplatz). Lunch at Spezial-Keller. Afternoon: Cathedral and New Residence; evening at Schlenkerla.
- Day 2
Boat trip on the Regnitz or gondola ride through Little Venice. Afternoon: Michaelsberg with brewery museum, evening on Sandstraße.
- Day 3
Day trip into the region: Franconian Switzerland, Seehof Palace, or a bike ride along the Main-Danube Canal. Back for dinner at Eckerts.
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