The iconic Old Town Hall has been used as a location in several movies, including “The Three Musketeers” (2011).
The former fishermen’s district in Bamberg is endearingly known as “Little Venice”.
The Bamberg Cathedral was completed in the 13th century and is under the administration of the Roman Catholic Church. It’s free to enter and most definitely worth your time!
The New Residence with its splendid rooms and lavish furniture is an impressive reflection of the prince-bishop’s life. The state gallery contains a significant collection of Old German and baroque paintings.
The Rose Garden is located in the inner courtyard of the New Residence. With around 4,500 Roses in over 70 beds filled with fragrance and colors. It’s completely free to visit and absolutely beautiful.
The extensive collections of the Historical Museum of Bamberg bear witness to the culture and history of this World Heritage City from pre-history right through to the 21st Century.
The Old Court ranks among the most impressive buildings in the city. It’s located right behind Bamberg’s Cathedral.
This is a historic brewpub where you would try THE original smoke beer!
St. Michael’s Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery on top of one of the hills in Bamberg, overlooking the town.
The Altenburg is a Castle that sits on the tallest of the seven hills of Bamberg, overlooking the entire town. The Altenburg dates back to 1109 AD.
I would recommend walking through “old” downtown Bamberg and checking out all its little stores. Perfect place to go shopping, buy souvenirs, and take lots of pictures!
Lovely place to enjoy a nice quiet stroll through a Botanical Garden.
The Seehof Palace was built from 1684 to 1695 as a summer residence for the Bamberg Prince-Bishop. It is located in Memmelsdorf, which is a short distance outside of Bamberg.