3 Days in Bamberg: What to Do and See in Bamberg

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Day 1 | Morning

Bamberg old town

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Dompl., 96049 Bamberg

The cascading red roofs of the old town of Bamberg, the houses with brick and wood structures, the waterway bridges, and the flowers on the balconies of every household are all worthy of nostalgia.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Bamberg old town, you can head to Klein Venedig, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Klein Venedig

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Bamberg, Germany

Bamberg's "Little Venice" refers to the east bank of the Regnitz River north of the Old Town Hall, which used to be a fishermen's settlement and still retains most of the medieval-style houses. The fusion of water features and architecture is like "Venice".

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, DORMERO Hotel Hof is the best places.

DORMERO Hotel Hof

The DORMERO Hotel Hof is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The DORMERO Hotel Hof offers a pleasant stay in Hof for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel offers easy access to Hof–Plauen Airport, just 9km away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Stadtebundtheater Hof, Zoologischer Garten Hof and Denkmal Hofer Warschtlamo all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities.

When it comes to Hof hotels, the DORMERO Hotel Hof is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 2 | Morning

Alte Hofhaltung

Location: Domplatz 7, 96049 Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany

The old palace is next to the Bamberg Cathedral. It used to be the bishop's palace. It was built in 1570 in the style of the Renaissance. Today, the Bamberg History Museum can be visited for free with the Bavarian Palace Card. There is a particularly quiet and charming courtyard. The old houses are all classic wooden frame structures, and there are balconies full of flowers, full of Bavarian style. floral ornament.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Altes Rathaus.

Altes Rathaus

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:30am-4:30pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Obere Muehlbruecke 1, 96049 Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany

The old town hall of Bamberg, built in the middle of the water, has been selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique location. The Old Town Hall in Gothic style was built in 1462, with beautiful sculptures on the door openings on the bridge and frescoes on the outer walls. It was built on an artificial island. The reason was that the bishop was unwilling to divide his land to build a city hall for the people, so the locals built such a building in the Regnitz River.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Altes Rathaus, Hotel Weinhaus Messerschmitt nearby is the best place to stay.

Hotel Weinhaus Messerschmitt

This 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a small spa. It is located in the heart of Bamberg, close to the city’s historic attractions and shopping streets. The family-run Romantik Hotel Messerschmitt dates back to 1832. It offers modern rooms with flat-screen TV. A large breakfast buffet is freshly prepared each morning. Franconian meals and quality wines are served in the Romantik Hotel Messerschmitt Restaurant, which is listed in the Feinschmecker gourmet restaurant guide 2015/2016 as one of the top 500 restaurants in Germany. The Messerschmitt’s spa includes a sauna, steam room, hot tub and massage area. The Romantik Hotel Messerschmitt is an ideal base for visiting Bamberg’s old alleyways, Baroque façades and churches. The Messerschmitt is listed as one of the top hotels and restaurants in Germany in the Feinschmecker guide for 2010-2011.

Day 3 | Morning

rosengarten

Ticket Price: Free

Location: Domplatz 8, 96049 Bamberg

The Rose Garden is the back garden of the new palace. There are a large number of artificial landscape trees and cultivated roses in the garden. It is a place where locals spend their leisure time. In addition, there are panoramic views of Bamburgh and Mount Michel Abbey.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Neue Residenz nearby is the top choice before you leave rosengarten and hit the road.

Neue Residenz

Location: Domplatz 8, 96049 Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany

Bamberg is one of the oldest cities in Germany, where the Romans built luxurious palaces since the 2nd century. Later, Bamberg became the capital of the German archbishop and established a duchy. Because the new palace of Bamberg was not damaged or looted by the war, all the palaces are displayed in the original palace. The palace maintains the traditional German Baroque decoration, which is very luxurious but not greasy.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hotel Nepomuk is the best places.

Hotel Nepomuk

This timber-framed hotel is located in the world cultural heritage city of Bamberg. It enjoys a romantic riverside location on the Obere Mühlbrücke bridge. Rooms at the Hotel Nepomuk are located in either the historic building or modern annexe. Offering scenic views of the old quarter, every room also comes with free Wi-Fi and an iMac TV. Spoil yourself with delicious regional cuisine in the Nepomuk’s restaurant. Admire the views from the sunny terrace, and try exotic cocktails in the stylish hotel bar with open fireplace. From the Hotel Nepomuk, you can easily reach attractions such as the famous cathedral and Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall).
  Look forward to creative, freshly prepared specialities and first-class wines in the Nepomuk's elegant Kaminrestaurant and Galerierestaurant. The Kaminrestaurant (chimney restaurant) boasts unique views of the town hall and Regnitz river. The Galerierestaurant (gallery restaurant) can seat 40 people. It makes for an ideal location for private celebrations and functions. In the evening, choose among a wide range of select wines, cocktails, and spirits in the Nepomuk’s classic bar.

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