Bamberg holiday
The Upper Franconian town of Bamberg is the secret “beer capital” of Germany. The density of breweries and the range of beer on offer are great – but holidays in Bamberg offer much more!
Bamberg lies on the edge of the Steigerwald and was built on seven hills in the Middle Ages. The oldest inhabited hill is the Domberg with its imposing church building. The other six hills are the Michelsberg (where there is a monastery), the Kaulberg (with the Upper Parish), the Stefansberg (where the church of St. Stephen stands), the Jakobsberg with the church of St. James, the Altenburg and the undeveloped Abtsberg.
Bamberg is known for its well-preserved Old Town, which is considered one of the largest intact historic city centers in Germany. Visitors can stroll through the narrow, winding streets and admire the impressive architecture, including the majestic Bamberg Cathedral and the picturesque Old Town Hall, perched on an island in the Regnitz River. The historic old town of Bamberg has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.
Those interested in culture will find a variety of museums and galleries here that present both the city’s rich history and contemporary art. Particularly noteworthy are the Bamberg Historical Museum and the Diocesan Museum.
Another highlight is Bamberg’s beer tradition. The city is famous for its numerous breweries and its unique smoked beer, which visitors can enjoy in traditional pubs. A brewery tour offers insights into the centuries-old art of brewing in the region.
The surrounding nature also offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. From hikes in Franconian Switzerland to relaxed cycling tours along the Main – nature lovers will find everything they could wish for here.
Holidays in Bamberg – what to do
During a stroll through Bamberg you will quickly notice, here are countless churches that architecture lovers and lovers of church art can visit.
I wasn't just in Bamberg to move from one brewery to the next. Of course, I also wanted to gather some city impressions and discover Bamberg's sights.
Franconia is beer country and Bamberg is considered the beer capital - is that really true? I set off for Bamberg to discover Bamberg beer, the breweries, the cellars and the city's beer scene.
In Berlin I visited the Old Malt House and learned something about the history of malting. In Bamberg I was now allowed to visit the highly modern Weyermann malt house. I wonder if there are still similarities.
If you look at pictures of Bamberg, you will always see a beautiful half-timbered house on an island. This is probably the best-known and most important building in the city - the old Bamberg town hall.
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Bamberg travel information
Arrival
By plane
Nuremberg International Airport is about 56 kilometres away. The much larger Frankfurt airport, which is served by many more airlines, is over 200 kilometres away.
By train
ICE trains regularly stop at Bamberg’s main station on the Berlin-Munich route. There are also connections to Halle or Leipzig. Regional trains offer connections to Nuremberg, Würzburg and Hof.
It only takes a few minutes to walk from the station to the historic old town.
By bus
Bamberg is easy to reach via a long-distance bus line. The long-distance bus stops near the main railway station.
The city is also part of the Nuremberg metropolitan region and is connected to the public transport system via the Verkehrsverbund.
By car
The A 73 and A 70 motorways run in the immediate vicinity of the city. Bamberg is also connected to the federal roads 4, 22, 26 and 279.
By ship
There is a harbour in Bamberg that is a port of call for river cruise ships. The Main-Danube Canal begins in the town and runs towards Nuremberg as far as Kehlheim.
By bike
The Main cycle path runs through the town. This is also the starting point of the Aischtal cycle path.
This is especially nice for cycle tourists: There is a bicycle parking garage in the town. In addition, there are parking spaces and luggage storage facilities at the tourist information office.
On the way...
By public transport
There is a well-developed city bus system in the city.
Bus line 910 runs from the main railway station to the old town. It passes the most important sights.
By car
Bamberg’s city centre is a maze of one-way streets for uninformed drivers. It is not really fun to find your way around. Many areas of the old town are also closed to car traffic and there are very few parking spaces.
There are two large P&R car parks (Heinrichsdamm or on Kronacher Straße) where you can park easily.
On foot
The historic old town can be explored very well on foot.
With the gondola
Rides in a Venetian gondola are offered on the left arm of the Regnitz.
Parking
When visiting Bamberg, there are several parking options available to tourists, making it easier to explore this beautiful city.
Central parking facilities:
Bamberg offers several parking options located close to the city center and tourist attractions. For example, there are parking lots just a 2-minute walk from the Old Town and the tourist information center.
Underground parking garages:
One of the most recommended options is to use the underground parking garages of department stores, such as Karstadt. These garages are easy to find if you follow the blue parking signs as you enter the city, which simplifies the parking process.
Georgendamm parking garage
Georgendamm 2, 96047 Bamberg
Parking garage center
Address: Lange Straße 39-41, 96047 Bamberg
Parking garage Geyerswörth
Address: Geyerswörthstraße 3, 96047 Bamberg
Parking garage Heinrichsdamm
Address: Heinrichsdamm 6, 96047 Bamberg
Parking garage Schützenstraße
Address: Schützenstraße 4, 96047 Bamberg
Parking near the train station:
If you are traveling by train, there are parking facilities near the Bamberg train station. These facilities provide information on the number of spaces, opening hours and rates, which is a convenient choice for travelers.
Other parking facilities:
Bamberg also has a variety of parking lots, street parking and private garages. Here you will find detailed information on parking costs, opening hours and even a parking map to help you find your way around.