Bamberg Things to Do Tips by richiecdisc

St Michae's Church

The former Benedictine Monastery is idyllically set with nice views over the city and houses a Baroque chapel as well as a museum devoted to Franconian brewing.

Directions: Above the Domplatz at the top of Michaelsberg.

St. Peter's Cathedral.

Hill top Romanesque and Gothic cathedral, home to the Bamberger Reiter, a statue of the king knight. This is perhaps Bamberg's biggest tourist attractions, especially for the spiritual visitor.

Directions: On the Domplatz, easily seen from anywhere in town.

The Altes Rathaus.

The half timbered Old Town Hall is built on a bridge, staddling the Regnitz River and has a colorful mural painted on the side. Be sure to enjoy the colorful mural painted on its city-side wall.

Directions: You will have a tough time missing this gem as you wander Bamberg's timelss streets.

the sheer diversity

Some cities have one hallmark building or attraction but what makes Bamberg special is its sheer number of magnficent buildings of various styles. You will walk by Gothic, Baroque, and half-timbered houses that manage to remain distinct while seamlessly flowing together. I have been there in all four seasons now and must say it has its charms in all. From the stark winter months to the leafy summer, Bamberg is a city that will get inside you if given half a chance.