Which buildings, museums, monuments and other sights to visit? Where to stroll? In addition to our story on Bamberg: What to see and experience
9 Things to Do in Bamberg
Bamberg Sculpture Trail
The exhibitions of the “International House of Artists Villa Concordia” formed the basis for the Bamberg Sculpture Trail. The modern works now turn heads in the Old Town.
bamberg.info
Cathedral Quarter
More than just the Bamberg Horseman: the bishop’s city on the Domberg covers a wide area. Don’t miss the Residence in the Rose Garden and take a look at the Alte Hofhaltung!
bamberger-dom.de (only in German)
Little Venice
One of the most secluded spots in the city centre. Best viewed from the Untere Brücke or as part of a city tour on the River Regnitz.
Fascinating World Heritage
The two-hour guided tour offers a great introduction, taking in the main attractions, historic monuments and works of art.
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Gärtner- und Häckermuseum
The small Market Gardeners’ and Wine Growers’ Museum uses tools and a historic home to bring to life the period in which the market gardeners and wine growers exported produce from Bamberg around the world. One highlight is the museum’s own market garden.
gaertner-und-haecker-museum.byseum.de (only in German)
Organic vegetables
Vitamin shot as a gift from Bamberg: just a couple of Gärtnerstadt houses away from the Gärtnermuseum you can fill your bag with fresh vegetables at the farm run by Sebastian Niedermaier.
sebastian-niedermaier.de (only in German)
Natural History Museum
As well as the classical wing featuring the famous Bird Hall, the extensive fossil collection is also worthy of a visit.
naturkundemuseum-bamberg.de (only in German)
Bamberg-Bus
The charming red classic bus offers a Hop-on-Hop-off service but organised city tours are also available on board.
bambergbus.de (only in German)
Spezial-Keller
A Biergarten with a great view and Franconian specialities, with great-tasting beer from the in-house brewery.
spezial-keller.de (only in German)
