Bamberg was highly rated for beer by 166 guests from the United Kingdom!Bamberg travel guide
Bavaria in All its Glory
Bamberg is the epitome of everything Bavarian: half-timbered houses, medieval splendour and heavenly views. Due to its overwhelming beauty, it’s almost surreal to wander its cobbled streets and drink it all in.
Speaking of which, Bamberg has a surprising number of breweries and inns serving its signature Rauchbier. Most are dotted around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed, pedestrianised historic centre - once at the heart of the Holy Roman Empire. Emperor Henry II ordered construction of the 11th-century cathedral and is buried inside.
His empire’s prince-bishops had it good, and their former seats are scattered over the city. Their Old Palace courtyard has wooden balconies adorned with bright flowers. The New Residence is even grander, with opulent halls reflecting the rulers’ wealth. Michaelsberg Abbey – the bishops’ private monastery - is on one of Bamberg’s 7 hills, and on the highest is Altenburg Castle, another ruler’s abode.
The modern seat of power – the town hall – is the most incredible building of all. Spanning 2 bridges over the Regnitz River, it partly hangs above the fast-flowing water and is overlooked by the colourful Little Venice fishermen’s houses.
Booking.com’s Bamberg accommodation is as eclectic as the bishops’ residences, ranging from old town hotels to cheap apartments and guest houses near Maxplatz, home of the main Christmas market.
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Compact, easy for sightseeing, picturesque and very friendly...
Compact, easy for sightseeing, picturesque and very friendly people! Even if they didn’t speak much English they would try and usually were much better then they thought! A place we’re you could simply sit in a side walk cafe or bier garden and watch the world go by!
Richard Coppack
United Kingdom
10
Bamberg is incredibly picturesque with a wealth of...
Bamberg is incredibly picturesque with a wealth of interesting shops (from high class antiques to Chocolates), 9 breweries and fantastic local Franconian food, real hearty stick to your ribs fayre. We found the Germans to be polite, friendly and full of good humour.
Anonymous
Germany
10
I lived in Bamberg for 4 years and fell in love with this...
I lived in Bamberg for 4 years and fell in love with this town.
I would strongly recommend visiting following places:
- the old town hall in the middle of the city with its beautiful "Rokoko-Hall" (you can even marry there)
- the Cathedral, or Dom, which was first built in 1012
- the Rose Garden right across the court from the Cathedral Front Exit
- the Kaiser Hall around the Rose Garden
- the "Michaelsberg", which you can actually reach by foot coming from the cathedral and walking uphill
Where to eat:
- my favourite: Restaurant Michaelsberg, especially in the summer. It is a walk uphill (you can also reach the vicinity via Bus). Breathtaking view over the city and surrounding lands. I celebrated my wedding there.
- Best place to get your ice in Bamberg: Buonissimo. (in the summer). Real. Italian. Ice. It is very close to the Old Town Hall, on the bridge leading to it. I would disregard the rest, but you will get my point afterwards.
- Schlenkerla restaurant. The Original.
- Dacabo Café, very cosy Café with (real) home made cake and outstanding salad
- Restaurant Cafè Esspress has a formidable brunch on Sunday from 10 AM ro 2 PM.
- You should consider spending time in the Park (Hain). It is beautiful and has a great English Garden. Just walk upriver or 10 minutes from the ZOB
- For parents and children: Best Playing Ground is the Spielplatz Erba Insel. Trust me.
Is it easy to get around?
- It's easy.
- You can cross the complete Old City in 15 minutes, but to appreciate Bamberg you should plan several hours
- just go to the ZOB (Central Bus Station). I think every bus makes a stop there if you want to return
What to avoid
- Well, i dislike beer in general, but in my opinion the famous and most highly celebrated Rauchbier is disgusting (and there are nine breweries in Bamberg brewing this beer over smoking bacon.)
- every Ice Café besides Buonissimo
Have fun!
Anonymous
Netherlands
8.0
The town is very nice, full of great breweries and...
The town is very nice, full of great breweries and restaurants offer local food. You can have breakfast at a different bakery every day, the bakeries offer huge variety. It is also romantic and interesting, there is something to discover at every corner: second-hand books, hand-made chocolate, tea shop etc. Moreover, you can hike around the town a lot. Nuremberg is also close, you can have a daytrip there from Bamberg.
John
United Kingdom
10
A very attractive,well preserved old town undamaged during...
A very attractive,well preserved old town undamaged during ww2 with some interesting history. Easy to walk around. Great selection of bars and restaurants. Full of small breweries all serving their own special beers and great traditional food at good prices.
Evelyn
Australia
10
Lots of interesting buildings, easy to walk around old town.
Lots of interesting buildings, easy to walk around old town. Good bus service. A short bus ride then a walk through the forest to Altenberg Castle is nice, with terrific views from the top of the tower. Little Venice is very pretty. Old town hall makes great photos. A good museum for anyone interested in growing vegetables, is the Gardener's Museum. Bamberg people are very friendly and helpful. Only have to open a map on the street and someone will approach and offer assistance.
“Very nice hotel, we had a very large room
Breakfast is amazing! It's like a full brunch
Right in city centre, walking distance from train station and all the tourists spots”
“Nice comfortable apartment at the old center of Bamberg.
The kitchen, microwave, toster, cattle, coffee machine, refrigerator; shower, toilet at the apartment.
Karshtadt, many shops, cafe, restaurants, market are near apartment.
Great location in the center, quiet place.
Parking 5 min walking (Hornthalstrase:10 euro for 1 day).
Boat trip - 1 min walking from apartment.
Very nice staff and pleasant owners Valter and his wife. ”
“The restaurant is great, view of the river from the room is great, staff was extraordinarily helpful with recommendations and reservations and general friendliness / desire to make our stay wonderful.”
“Allowed us an early checkin, as our train arrived early.
Room was immaculate, with views of the river.
Breakfast was beyond expectations, and very generous.
Strongly recommended.”
“Room 343 with equipment for disabled customers was excellent. The staff at the reception and the waiters in the restaurant were extremely helpful and very friendly. Perfectly customer orientated!”
“The hotel was very central but not at all noisy and it was near all the shops, restaurants and heritage sites.
The room was clean and warm and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
“The wonderful personal attention given by the owners. Helpful with restaurants and sights. Not too far from train station and in close proximity to old town. The owner Lorien was welcoming and helpful.”
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