10 Wonderful Things to Do in Bamberg, Germany

10 Wonderful Things to Do in Bamberg, Germany, Bamberg, Germany

Word of mouth often has a big influence on me when visiting well-covered regions like Bavaria. Having never really explored Bavaria much, I didn’t mind experiencing popular destinations like Nuremberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The other big destination that I’d heard great things about was the wonderful town of Bamberg. Even though I’d only seen the same few attractions photographed over and over, people assured me there were plenty of things to do in Bamberg. They weren’t wrong.

With several waterways and the town built upon seven hills, Bamberg’s the kind of place where there’s something new to see around every corner. Visiting Bamberg you’ll be hit with a barrage of grand historical attractions and too many scenic viewpoints to name. Here’s an idea of what to do in Bamberg should you decide to see this Bavarian delight and don’t know where to start your sightseeing.

When you visit Bamberg, there’s no way you can miss the town’s most iconic attraction. Sitting on a tiny island connected by grand bridges is the Bamberg Old Town Hall. In German the Altes Rathaus, this historical landmark is as unusual as it is stunning. And we’re not just talking about the idea of putting the town hall out on an island. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Sights Featured in This Article

Guide Name: 10 Wonderful Things to Do in Bamberg, Germany
Guide Location: Germany » Bamberg
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: David Johnston
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.travelsewhere.net/things-to-do-in-bamberg-germany/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Altes Rathaus
  • Bamberg Cathedral
  • Old Court
  • New Residence Palace
  • Michelsberg Abbey
  • Little Venice
  • Linker Regnitzarm
  • Grüner Markt
  • Altenburg Castle
  • Altenburger Strasse

Insider Tips for Bamberg, Germany

A Walking Tour of the UNESCO Highlights of Bamberg

A Walking Tour of the UNESCO Highlights of Bamberg

With over 2,000 buildings with UNESCO World Heritage status, Bamberg in Northern Franconia, Germany is a wonderful town to explore. This tour will take you to all the highlights, with a chance to try a glass of Bamberg's famous smoked beer.
Bumbling Around in Bamberg

Bumbling Around in Bamberg

Unless you live in Germany or travel extensively throughout Germany, it’s highly likely that you haven’t heard of this adorable Bavarian town!
Insider Tips Overview