When does the tour start

The tour starts on 20.09.2026 at 2:00 PM.

How long does the tour last

The tour lasts about 90 minutes.

What is the admission fee

The regular price is 12 euros including museum admission.

Where is the meeting point

The meeting point is at Domplatz 5 in 96049 Bamberg in the area of the Diocesan Museum or Cathedral.

Is the location accessible

Accessible access is planned according to the official site and is currently being further developed. Current accessibility information should be checked before visiting.

Can children participate

Yes, children up to 18 years old have free admission to the public tour.

Bamberg's Cathedral Treasure Touches Heart and Senses in a Quiet Tour

Name: Public Tour Dom.Schatz.Kreuzgang
Start: 2026-09-20T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T17:30:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Bamberg

Cathedral, Treasure, and Cloister: A Quiet Spiritual Experience in Bamberg

This public tour invites you to a moving religious experience in the heart of Bamberg Cathedral. Those who enter the Cathedral, the Treasure, and the Gothic Cloister feel history, liturgy, and spirituality in an impressive unity.

A Place Where Faith Becomes Visible

Bamberg Cathedral was founded in the early 11th century by the canonized imperial couple Heinrich and Kunigunde and was rebuilt in the 13th century after several fires. The medieval design language, the clear lines, and the sacred atmosphere shape the impression from the very first moment.

Artworks of European Importance

Highlights include the Bamberg Horseman, the imperial tomb by Tilman Riemenschneider, and the sculptures of the Cathedral. French influences are clearly recognizable, while a distinct Franconian faith and art history unfolds here. The tour makes visible how closely theology, art, and piety are connected in the church space.

The Cloister as a Quiet Transition

The path leads through the Gothic Cloister with its high-quality original sculptures to the Diocesan Museum. There, visitors encounter outstanding textiles and liturgical treasures, including the Star Cloak of Emperor Heinrich II, the vestments of Pope Clemens II, and the largest surviving Ottonian cross. The tour combines reflection, knowledge, and spiritual depth.

Community That Connects

The tour is aimed at all who wish to experience the Cathedral as a living place of faith and remembrance. At a calm pace, a faith experience unfolds that connects art history, community history, and religious traditions. This creates space for wonder, conversation, and a special form of closeness to one of Germany's most important sacred spaces.

Conclusion

Dom.Schatz.Kreuzgang offers an impressive access to Bamberg's spiritual heritage. Those who experience this tour live not only take art historical impressions with them but also a quiet, lasting feeling of faith, history, and community.