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Bamberg

Bamberg

A hillside and riverside old town of bishops, half-timbered fishermen's houses, baroque residences, and distinctive brewery culture.

5 walks55 stops to see
Known forBamberg Old Town UNESCO World HeritageLittle Venice fishermen’s quarterBamberg Cathedral and Alte HofhaltungBamberg baroque residencesRauchbier breweries and beer cellarsAltenburg Castle views over Bamberg

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Bamberg Castles, Churches and Historic Centre

Walk through Bamberg’s historic character, beginning at Altenburg castle before continuing to churches, monasteries and the Neue Residenz. In the central sequence, compare Domplatz, the Old Court and Bamberg Cathedral, then enter Bamberg historic old town and follow its civic landmarks. Altes Rathaus, Böttingerhaus and Schloss Geyerswörth show different sides of the town’s built heritage, while Gabelmann and Klein Venedig bring the walk to distinctive urban and waterside scenes. This route is worth taking for its concentrated mix of religious, civic and residential architecture.14 stops5.5 km1 h 8 minSee the walk

History and monuments

3 walks

6 stopsBamberg · Germany

Bamberg Baroque Residences

2.8 km35 min14 stopsBamberg · Germany

Bamberg History and Monuments

8.5 km1 h 43 min9 stopsBamberg · Germany

Bamberg Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Walk

3.7 km44 min

Sacred places

1 walk

12 stopsBamberg · Germany

Bamberg Sacred Places Walk

6.8 km1 h 22 min

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