Bamberg Old Town
Bamberg, Germany
A hilly old town spread across the banks of the Regnitz, with a cathedral, the old town hall on a bridge island and a quarter of fishermen's houses. Park outside the centre and explore on foot, ideally with time to try the local smoked beer.
Bamberg, in Upper Franconia in Bavaria, lies on seven hills, each topped by a church, which is why the city has been compared with Rome. King Henry II founded the bishopric here in 1007, and the old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. It consists of three historic core areas that have kept their medieval structure. The Late Romanesque cathedral contains the tomb of the founding couple by Tilman Riemenschneider and the Bamberg Horseman.
The Old Town Hall stands on an island in the River Regnitz and can be reached by two bridges. Alongside it, the fishermen's houses of Little Venice line the bank. More than 4,500 roses bloom in the rose garden of the New Residence (1698–1704). Bamberg is known for its smoked beer, which you can try in several brewery taverns. Allow half a day to a full day for the old town and park on the edge of the centre.
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- Bamberg, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.8917, 10.8906
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Reisemobilstellplatz Heinrichsdamm BambergMotorhome stopover1 km from Bamberg Old Town · 25 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Bamberger Faltboot-ClubCampsite2 km from Bamberg Old TownTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Die CampinginselCampsite4 km from Bamberg Old TownTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Wohnmobilstellplatz „Altes Kurhaus“TrabelsdorfMotorhome stopover12 km from Bamberg Old Town · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Wohnmobilstellplatz EbernMotorhome stopover24 km from Bamberg Old Town · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Morelo WoMo StellplatzMotorhome stopover24 km from Bamberg Old Town · 52 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bamberg Old Town?
Bamberg Old Town is in Bamberg, Germany, at GPS 49.8917, 10.8906. It is about 23 km from Forchheim.
Can you camp near Bamberg Old Town?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Reisemobilstellplatz Heinrichsdamm Bamberg, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Bamberg Old Town?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tüchersfeld rock village (36 km), Teufelshöhle (41 km), Margravial Opera House (50 km) and Rothenburg ob der Tauber (77 km).
When is the best time to visit Bamberg Old Town?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)