When does the tour take place?

The public tour starts on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM.

How long does the tour last?

The tour through the Cathedral, Cathedral Treasury, Cloister, and Diocesan Museum lasts about 90 minutes.

What is the cost of participation?

The regular admission including museum admission is 12 euros. Reduced tickets cost 9 euros, with BambergCard or Domberg ticket 5 euros. Children up to 18 years participate free of charge.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the foyer of the Diocesan Museum at Domplatz 5 in 96049 Bamberg.

Which sights will be visited?

The tour shows Bamberg Cathedral, the Cathedral Treasury, the Gothic Cloister, and the Diocesan Museum with the star mantle, the vestments of Pope Clement II, and the Ottonian cross.

What is the maximum number of participants?

The maximum group size is 20 people.

Discover Bamberg: Cathedral, Treasury, and Cloister Full of Art, History, and Faith

Name: Public Tour Dom.Schatz.Kreuzgang
Start: 2026-10-26T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-26T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Bamberg

Dom.Schatz.Kreuzgang: Discover Bamberg's Art and Religious History

On October 26, 2026, the public combination tour will guide you through Bamberg Cathedral, the Cathedral Treasury, and the Diocesan Museum. In 90 minutes, an impressive discovery experience unfolds amidst sacral architecture, European art history, and local history.

Architecture with Imperial History

Bamberg Cathedral traces back to the canonized imperial couple Henry and Kunigunde. After several fires, the current building was reconstructed between 1200 and 1237. Its clear form language, monumental spatial effect, and visible traces of medieval architecture make the city tour a cultural enrichment.

Masterpieces of European Art History

Prominent attractions include the famous and nameless Bamberg Horseman, the sculptures of the cathedral, and the imperial tomb by Tilman Riemenschneider. The Marian altar created by Veit Stoß also illustrates the art-historical significance of the Bamberg Cathedral Hill.

Through the Gothic Cloister into the Diocesan Museum

The tour leads over the Gothic cloister into the Diocesan Museum. Here, visitors encounter significant testimonies of cultural heritage: The star mantle preserved from the 11th century is considered a masterpiece of medieval textile art. The vestments of Pope Clement II and the largest surviving Ottonian cross complement the collection with exceptional testimonies of religious and political history.

A Discovery Experience for Culture Enthusiasts

The tour combines expert mediation with an authentic atmosphere. Architecture, local history, and sacral art are not viewed in isolation but experienced as an interconnected cultural heritage of Bamberg. The tour is suitable for guests who wish to get to know the Cathedral Hill in depth and discover hidden connections between faith, power, and art.

Conclusion: See Bamberg Anew in 90 Minutes

Dom.Schatz.Kreuzgang opens a concentrated view of the most important sacral sights of the city. Secure your place and experience Bamberg's Cathedral, Treasury, and Cloister as an exciting, inspiring, and immediately tangible city tour.