Dom.Treasury.Cloister: See Bamberg with new eyes

Event: Public Tour Dom.Treasury. Cloister in Diözesanmuseum des Erzbistums Bamberg, Domplatz 5, 96049 Bamberg on 22. August 2026

Date and Time

22. August 2026 14:00

Location

Domplatz
Dompl., 96049 Bamberg, Deutschland

Price

12,00

About this Event

Tours & Sightseeing

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Dom.Treasury.Cloister: A 90-minute experience between World Heritage, Art, and Faith

This public tour opens up the view of Bamberg Cathedral, the cathedral treasure, and the Gothic cloister as a cohesive cultural and faith experience. In 90 minutes, visitors can discover one of the most impressive collections of European art history in Bamberg. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/fuehrungen/))

Great history in a small space

The tour leads into the world of the early 11th century, when the canonized imperial couple Heinrich and Kunigunde shaped the cathedral. Today's architecture, which was rebuilt after fires between 1200 and 1237, conveys a clear language of form and great historical depth. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/fuehrungen/))

Masterpieces that make Bamberg unique

Highlights include the Bamberg Horseman, the imperial grave by Tilman Riemenschneider, and the altarpiece of Mary by Veit Stoß. In the diocesan museum, guests also encounter significant textiles such as the Star Cloak from the 11th century, the vestment of Pope Clement II, and the Ottonian Cross. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/fuehrungen/))

Cloister, Chapter House, and quiet museum character

The transition through the Gothic cloister into the diocesan museum in the chapter house has a particularly atmospheric effect. Here, silent spatial impact combines with art historical density to create a discovery experience that shows the Domberg in its most concentrated form. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/museen/dioezesanmuseum/?utm_source=openai))

Practical planning for your visit

The tour takes place daily at 2 PM, lasts 90 minutes, and costs regularly 12 Euros, reduced 9 Euros, 5 Euros with BambergCard or Domberg ticket, and is free for children up to 18 years. Meeting point and ticket sales vary depending on the day of the week; the Domberg is accessible via bus line 910 with a stop at Domplatz, and barrier-free access has been available again since July 2026. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/fuehrungen/))

Conclusion: Those who really want to understand Bamberg will not only experience a tour here but also a cultural enrichment with extraordinary artworks, historical depth, and an impressive atmosphere. Secure your place now and discover the Domberg with new eyes. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/fuehrungen/))

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