Bamberg is located in northern Bavaria at the confluence of the Regnitz and Main rivers and stretches across seven hills. The old town is characterised by its well-preserved buildings from the 11th to 19th centuries, including the Old Town Hall, decorated with facade paintings, which is located on an island in the Regnitz and can be reached via arched bridges. The Romanesque Bamberg Cathedral, whose construction began in the 11th century, has four towers and numerous stone sculptures.

With around 80,000 inhabitants, it is the fifth largest city in Franconia after Nuremberg, Fürth, Würzburg and Erlangen, and the largest city in Upper Franconia.

The city is wonderful to explore on foot or by e-bike. Even if you stray a little from the beaten track, you will find yourself in streets and alleys that are home to residential areas where the last 75 years are reflected. A truly enjoyable journey through time with... depending on your own ‘year of manufacture’... memories to cherish.

The historic and, depending on your point of view, more important contemporary witnesses are located on the hills of the city – starting with Bamberg Cathedral, the old royal court and the rose garden in the New Residence. While enjoying the urban flair and rich cultural offerings in Bamberg itself, excursions into the countryside reveal beautiful nature and quaint breweries that invite you to stop for a bite to eat.