Bamberg Travel Guide

 balhannah Says:  TO SEE THE FOUNTAIN'S IN OPERATION, BE THERE AT THE CORRECT TIMEThe Fountain's only operate from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, every hour on the hour...From May to October.We didn't see them in operation, which was a shame, even so, the Fountain is beautiful to look at on... 

 balhannah Says:  We had a Car, so it was easy to come here, but even if you don't have a Car, there are several Buse's from Bamberg.The Palace is just 5kms from Bamberg.On arrival at the Palace, we parked our car in the FREE car park, and then walked through the entry gate into the... 

 balhannah Says:  St. Michael's Monastery, is an impressive building that stands on the highest hill in Bamberg.We have Emperor Heinrich II. to thank for founding this former Benedictine monastery of St. Michael, in 1015. Tragedy struck this Monastery in 1117, when the first church was... 

 balhannah Says:  Walking a little further along the River from the Old Town Hall, I came across the Geyerswörth bridge. From here, I looked back to the Old City Hall, the other side to the preserved mills of Bamberg. Only the lower and upper mills have been preserved. Date's mentioned for... 

 balhannah Says:  The other part of the "Old town hall,' is the Rottmeisterhaus.This pretty, half-timbered building, is balanced on one of the Bridge's pontoon's, and it looks like it could be washed away in a flood!It was built in 1688 and in the middle of the River Regnitz, to be the... 

 balhannah Says:  We had just been and seen Little Venice, when we found we were close to the Old Town Hall.It is one of the most popular sight's in the City, and when I set eye's on it, I knew why!First of all, the Frescoes are amazing!I took my time having a look at these three-dimensional... 

 balhannah Says:  The two Bamberg River Cranes are what was used years ago to load and unload the Cargo. A ship would come to Bambeg and stop for approx 3 day's to try and sell their ware's, before moving on.Next to the Crane, is the old Bamberg Slaughterhouse, on which a stone bull is... 

 balhannah Says:  Just up river of Little Venice, is the Dock for Tourist Boat's departure's.It is one way to get a very close look at Little Venice, and to see some nice view's of the Cathedral and St. Michael's mountain. The boat goes to the small lock in Gaustadt, which is the last still... 

 balhannah Says:  As it happened, our Hotel was situated right on the River bank. I enjoy walking and thought Bamberg was a great city for a River walk. By the Old Town Hall, I walked across the many bridge's there, thinking it very interesting seeing the old home's.There also was a Kayak... 

 balhannah Says:  As the Old Old Town Hall is located on an Island, you need two bridge's to reach it, both are pedestrian only!The ancient Lower Bridge passes through the archway of the town hall with its beautiful Baroque paintings on one side, and on the other side one is medieval black &... 

 balhannah Says:  Eventually, I found the Visitor Information Centre when it was closed!LOOK for the building in my photo. I came from the River and found the beautiful rose garden by it.OPEN...Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 6pm / Saturdays: 9.30am - 4pm / Sundays and bank holidays: 9.30am -... 

 balhannah Says:  Green Market (Grüner Markt) The Green Market area has quite a few sights to see. It is quite a long square, and has a couple of fountains. I rather liked the The fountain of Neptune. It is also called "Gabelmann" which means "Fork Man," and was built in 1566. It was the last... 

 balhannah Says:  The Cathedral, [Bamberger Dom St. Peter and St. Georg] with its four Tower's can be seen from afar.The cathedral was founded in 1004 by the emperor Henry II, and was consecrated in 1012The first cathedral from 1012, burnt down, so did the second, and the third Cathedral I... 

 balhannah Says:  I was on the bridge at the Old Town Hall, when I saw the statue of Empress Kunigunde.I wondered who she was!Well, it turned out that she was the Wife of Emperor Heinrichs II, and is particularly admired in Bamberg. 

 balhannah Says:  Monastery gardens of St. Michael’sAfter viewing the Monastery, we then walked around the side and found some very nice garden's.Not only were there garden's, but an excellent viewpoint over Bamberg. There was even a set of binocular's here. The view was great. I could see... 

 1 Review and 32 Opinions  I spent 3 weeks on business at this 4 star hotel. Its located in the centre of town. Rooms are... 

 balhannah Says:  Bamberg is built on hills. There is the "OLD" area that is flat for walking, but if you want to walk and see the other sights, like the Cathedral and the Residence, then it will be quite an uphill hike on cobble stone street's. I liked the walk, because there were... 

 BruceDunning Says:  The castle portions date back to 1056 and was a key to the region in 1230 about the time the town was forming below. It was upgraded in the 17th and 19th centuries and blended in very good. The great hall made of decorated inlaid wood is from 1504. The latest added was the...