Behind the Scenes

Photo series: Glances behind the scenes of the Bamberg State Library (Photos: SBB, Gerald Raab)Take a look behind the scenes of the State Library in the New Residence at Bamberger Domplatz! Join us for a one-hour tour through the formerly prince-bishops' rooms, which today house library treasures. Learn more about the State Library, the treasures it protects, its thousand-year tradition, and its current tasks.The tours are free of charge. Meeting point is in the entrance area of the library.Due to the limited number of participants, free tickets will be issued, which can be obtained on the day of the event starting at 9:00 AM from the reading room supervision.Group tours are possible by prior appointment.Tour dates 2026Saturday, January 10, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, February 14, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, March 14, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, April 11, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, May 9, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, June 13, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, July 11, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, September 12, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, October 10, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, November 14, 2026, 12:00 PMSaturday, December 12, 2026, 12:00 PM