What to do and see in Bamberg, Bavaria: The Best Sights & Landmarks

June 18, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Like Rome, Bamberg sits on seven hills, though these are lush, green Bavarian ones. You’ll find all sorts of architecture here, so enjoy exploring the cobbled streets. Plenty of shopping and museums await you, as do nine different breweries. The city loves markets and festivals, especially around Christmas.
Restaurants in Bamberg

1. Bamberg Altstadt

Bamberg, Bavaria Germany +49 951 95320 http://www.bamberg.info
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4.5 based on 2,076 reviews

Bamberg Altstadt

From the 10th century onwards, this town became an important link with the Slav peoples, especially those of Poland and Pomerania. During its period of greatest prosperity, from the 12th century onwards, the architecture of Bamberg strongly influenced northern Germany and Hungary. In the late 18th century it was the centre of the Enlightenment in southern Germany, with eminent philosophers and writers such as Hegel and Hoffmann living there.

Reviewed By 548margaretb - Queensland, Australia

This beautiful UNESCO town has managed to maintain its medieval feel which makes for a very interesting walk I through the old town. The highlight for us was the walk along the river, over the bridge to the connecting buildings, view of little Venice and the jail and on to the Cathedral. The view of the Altstadt from the river is stunning! A speciality of this town is the smokey bacon flavoured beer which is an acquired taste! A lovely town to walk and explore!

2. Bamberg Cathedral

Domplatz 2, 96049 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany +49 951 5022512
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4.5 based on 1,027 reviews

Bamberg Cathedral

Reviewed By NeedPivo - Gaithersburg, United States

This is one of the most impressive German cathedrals I've ever visited; with the four towers (two were under scaffolding), the Bamberger Dom is a superb example of Late Romanesque design. In addition to some great art and sculpture, such as the Bamberg Horseman and the Veit Stoss Altar, the church houses the tomb of Pope Clement II, the only pope who is laid to rest north of the Alps. Adjacent is the Diocese Museum, if you are into this. Certainly, a MUST visit when in Bamberg.

3. Altes Rathaus

Obere Brucke, 96047 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany https://www.stadt.bamberg.de/?object=tx%7c2730.2229.1
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4.5 based on 803 reviews

Altes Rathaus

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

Most beautiful Rathaus I've seen in Germany so far. Walls are so nice. Also the building in front of the water. Great spot for pictures. Didn't went inside it, heard there is a porcelain collection.

4. Altenburg

Altenburg, Bamberg, Bavaria Germany http://en.bamberg.info
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4.5 based on 252 reviews

Altenburg

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

Beautiful castle on top of the hill with a great view of Altstadt Bamberg. There is a restaurant too

5. Klein Venedig

Am Leinritt, 96047 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany http://www.bamberg.info/poi/klein_venedig-4650/
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4.5 based on 459 reviews

Klein Venedig

Reviewed By JeffTheChairman - Exeter, United Kingdom

Whilst on a River Cruise we visited BAMBERG where we joined an excellent walking tour Arriving at the much photographed Klein Venedig Little Venice A beautiful area to walk and admire the architecture

6. St. Martin

An der Universitaet 2, 96047 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany +49 951 981210 http://www.st-martin-bamberg.de
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4.5 based on 89 reviews

St. Martin

7. Stephanskirche

Eisgrube 18, 96049 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany +49 951 5193160 http://www.stephanskirche.de
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Stephanskirche

8. Kirche St. Maria und St. Theodor

Karmelitenplatz 1, 96049 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Kirche St. Maria und St. Theodor

9. Obere Pfarre Unsere Liebe Frau

Eisgrube 4, 96049 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany http://www.obere-pfarre-bamberg.de/
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Obere Pfarre Unsere Liebe Frau

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

This church is beautiful! I wasn't expecting this beauty. Very quiet place for worship. Very old as well

10. Bamberg HellerHaus

Lower Bridge 2, 96049 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Bamberg HellerHaus

Reviewed By bigtyke - Greeley, United States

This beatutiful house is on the bank of the river opposite the Altes Rathaus. It is an excellent shade of blue and the trim looks like lace. Makes for great photos.

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