Bamberg Things to Do

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This is a famous landmark attached to the old town hall in the middle of Regnitz river on the artificial island. This building was added after the town hall was constructed in 1744-56. The house now has the museum of porcelain, and it is called Sammlung Ludwig for the manufacturing from BAmberg. The museum is open 9:30-5:30PM daily. It, however was closed when we were there; so BS

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This building is located at the tip of the island and overlooks the Regnitz river. It previously was built in 1585-87 for the Prince Bishop of the region. It is called the townhall castle. There are no museums or sites to see inside, and it mainly houses the administrative offices for the Social Security and immigration. There is a nice courtyard inside with climbing vines up the walls

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This swift river runs through the center of the city and onto river Main downriver. It is only 36 miles long> it is/was used as a canal between the upriver Furth town. The raceway runs fast and furious. The river is split into two arms, so the Rathaus was built in the center on the island

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So you get all the way up there, and then find out there is no museum or anything that will allow you inside. It is on the highest hill of seven that the city is surrounded by. It is in the southwest corner of the city, and about 1 1/2 miles from the center.
The first note of the castle was in 1109, and in 1251 the bishops of the region purchased it. It was used mostly for town residents to come here during times of attack threats, and really not not occupied by the gentry. The castle burned in 1553 from a war, and thereafter it was reconstructed somewhat and used as a prison. In 1801, a physician named Adelbert Marcus renovated it to the current state (mostly)
It is used for local events and weddings/ceremonies. There are no tours inside. It is open 9:30-5PM Monday-Friday. The tower with 176 steps is worth the trek and only asks for 1 Euro donation. Views are great.

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This was the second structure on this site that previously was the residence for the Counts of Bamberg. This structure complex was built beginning in 1591, and the New Residence became occupied, leaving this vacant. Today many people walk into the courtyard; take some pictures and leave. There is a history museum inside one of the buildings, but it is only mediocre.

The Kaiserdom, or simply Dom, sits on Domplatz overlooking the town; its four spires can be seen for miles around. Originally consecrated as long ago as 1012, it burned down twice before finally being rebuilt in the sandstone you see today during the 13th century, starting in 1215. Like the town the Cathedral is a mixture of styles, starting with the Romanesque and transitioning to the Gothic, with the four different towers highlighting the different architectural styles.

What makes the Cathedral one of the most amazing in Europe is not simply its grand outlook and impressive design, but its unrivalled collection of statues. The most famous of all these sculptures is the Bamberg Rider (Bamberger Reiter) created by an unknown French-trained sculptor, of an unknown emperor. The Romantics of the time saw the sculpture as the idealised German emperor, and this image was seized upon by the Nazis a symbol of Germanic perfection. During the Third Reich the image of the Bamberger Reiter could be seen all over Germany.

Opening Times

Mo - Fr:

Apr to Oct. 9.30 - 18.00
Nov to Mar 9.30 - 17.00

Sa

May to Oct 9.30 - 11.30
and 12.45 - 18.00
Nov to Apr 9.30 - 17.00

So

May to Oct 12.30 - 13.45
and 14.45 - 18.00
Nov to April 12.30 - 13.45
and 14.45 - 17.00

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The picturesque Old Palace (Alte Hofhaltung) was built in 1591 on the site of an old residence of the counts of Babenberg.
It is one of the finest creations of the German Renaissance, built as the Bishop's palace. It now houses the Historical Museum (applied and decorative art, etc.).
Open 9.00-17.00 everyday except Monday.

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The Rose Garden in the inner court of the New Residence is not only filled with a sea of fragrant flowers but it also reveals a beautiful view of Michaelsberg and the Old Town.
The magnificent Rosengarten (Rose Garden) offers excellent views of the city.

Prince-bishop Friedrich Karl von Schönborn had the garden designed by Balthasar Neumann. The symmetrically arranged sections are in keeping with the baroque idea of a modern garden. Every summer, framed by lime trees and an elegant garden pavilion, around 4500 roses burst into bloom. The sculptures were created by the Bamberg court sculptor Ferdinand Tietz in 1760/61.

You can watch my 4 min 11 sec HD Video Bavaria Bamberg Bergstadt HD out of my Youtube channel.