When does the tour take place?

The public tour takes place on October 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM and lasts about 90 minutes.

What is the cost of participation?

The regular price including museum admission is €12. Reduced tickets cost €9, and children up to 18 years participate free of charge.

Where is the meeting point?

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

Which sights will be visited?

The tour includes Bamberg Cathedral, the medieval cloister, and the diocesan museum with significant artworks and liturgical textiles.

What is the maximum group size?

The public tour is limited to a maximum of 20 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children up to 18 years participate free of charge. The tour conveys architecture, art, and history in a compact round.

Discover Bamberg's Cathedral Treasure: A Tour Through Art, History, and Religious Heritage

Name: Public Tour Dom.Schatz.Kreuzgang
Start: 2026-10-29T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-29T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Bamberg

Dom.Schatz.Kreuzgang: Experience Bamberg's Art Treasures Intensively

This public tour connects Bamberg Cathedral, the medieval cloister, and the diocesan museum into an impressive discovery experience. In about 90 minutes, the walk takes you through Bamberg's local history, religious heritage, and outstanding art history.

Architecture Between the Imperial Era and the High Middle Ages

Bamberg Cathedral was built in the early 11th century under the canonized imperial couple, Heinrich and Kunigunde. After several fires, the current structure was rebuilt between 1200 and 1237. Its clear form language, stone vaults, and French-influenced designs make the cathedral one of the most significant sights in the city.

The Bamberg Horseman and Great Masters of Sculpture

In the cathedral, visitors encounter the famous, unnamed Bamberg Horseman as well as numerous sculptures of European significance. The imperial tomb by Tilman Riemenschneider and the altar of Mary created by Veit Stoß illustrate the artistic importance of the cathedral hill. The guide places architecture, sculpture, and religious symbolism in their historical contexts.

Through the Cloister to the Diocesan Museum

The Gothic cloister opens the way to the diocesan museum. There, the cultural heritage of the Bamberg cathedral hill is concentrated in precious works of art and liturgical textiles. Highlights include the star cloak of Emperor Heinrich II from the 11th century, the vestments of Pope Clement II, and the largest preserved Ottonian cross.

A Concentrated Discovery Experience in Bamberg

The city tour is aimed at cultural travelers, history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to discover Bamberg with expert guidance. A maximum group size of 20 people creates a personal atmosphere and allows for vivid explanations of the sights, local history, and the religious character of the place.

Conclusion: Dom.Schatz.Kreuzgang connects architecture, art, and faith history to a cultural enrichment on Bamberg's cathedral hill. Secure your spot and experience the cathedral, the cloister, and the precious museum treasures with new eyes.