BAMBERG Tourism | City Tours & Tourist Information

The Tourist Information of BAMBERG Tourism & Congress Service at Geyerswörthstraße 5 is your central point of contact to experience the UNESCO World Heritage city in a well-informed, convenient way with real insider tips. Here you will receive reliable information about city tours, current opening hours, highlights and events, a large selection of brochures, the official city map, and access to the interactive map. As an official service of the city, the team provides advice on accommodations, group offers, and congress services, and also offers practical services: barrier-free access, lockers at the location, a wheelchair-accessible toilet nearby, and an E-bike charging station. Thanks to the excellent location in the historic center, you can easily walk to many of the most significant sights, such as the Old Town Hall, the Imperial Cathedral, or Little Venice. If you want to dive deeper, you can book the popular experience tour “Fascination World Heritage” on-site or online, or secure a particularly attractive 3-day package with public transport use and museum entries with the BAMBERGcard. This way, you can plan your stay in a structured yet flexible manner – with maximum experience value and minimal organizational effort.

Opening Hours and Services of the Tourist Information Bamberg

The Tourist Information is designed for short distances and high service quality. Seasonal opening hours ensure that you will receive reliable advice throughout the year: From March 1 to October 31, it is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and from November 1 to February 28 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays it is open continuously from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Additionally, depending on the season, Sunday and holiday hours are indicated; currently, until April 12, it is stated that on Sundays it is open from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, and on holidays also from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. On selected days, it is generally closed (Good Friday, Christmas Eve, 1st and 2nd Christmas Day, New Year); on Shrove Tuesday and New Year's Eve, reduced hours apply (9:30 AM to 2:00 PM). Before your visit, it is advisable to check the location page for current information. At the location, you benefit from useful services: Lockers in the northern wing of the building can be used daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (1 € for small lockers, 2 € for large lockers; the 1-euro coin serves as a deposit), and directly at the building, there is an E-bike charging station where you can securely charge batteries for a small fee of 2 € around the clock; lockers with sockets/USB make charging easier. The Tourist Information is barrier-free accessible; a wheelchair-accessible toilet is located in the northern wing of the building and is available daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (usual fee 50 cents). In the “My BAMBERG Store,” you will also find regional products and souvenirs, from culinary delights from the gardening city to thematic gift ideas. Through the ticket counter, tours, experiences, and packages can be booked easily. For individual concerns, contacts for room reservations, group programs, and conferences are available – so you receive tailored recommendations, whether for a short trip, family vacation, or a conference in a historic setting. Due to the close connection with the World Heritage Visitor Center and the city museums, you also receive reliable information on temporary exhibitions, cathedral tours (if offered separately), or special formats during the season. This bundling of services makes the Tourist Information the ideal starting point for any Bamberg visit, whether for the first time or as a returning visitor with special interests such as garden culture, beer tradition, or architecture.

City Tours and Sightseeing: Program, Prices, and Languages

If you want to understand Bamberg, it is best to follow trained guides through alleys and squares. The most popular tour is the experience tour “Fascination World Heritage,” which starts year-round from the Tourist Information. From April to December, it takes place daily at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM; from January to March, it takes place daily at 2:00 PM. The content focus is on the history and stories of the Old Town – from the Old Town Hall to the Old Court to Little Venice. The tour costs 12 € regular and 8 € reduced; children up to 6 years participate free of charge. For international guests, an English-speaking variant is offered on summer Saturdays (June–August). Participation can be booked in advance; in case of high demand, early reservation is recommended. Additionally, there are thematic offers and comfortable alternatives to pure walking: City tours with the BambergBus and the 6-Hill Tour with the Bamberg Railway provide relaxed perspectives on topographies and city history; the 6-Hill Tour is designated as a short, charming round trip, which starts at 11 € per person, while city tours by bus are offered from about 14.50 € per person. During the season, boat trips on the Regnitz and Main enrich the portfolio, allowing you to choose between land and water views. For groups (associations, companies, tour operators), exclusive tours can be booked at desired times and special themes – such as garden culture of the gardening city, beer and brewery history, or baroque city spaces. Good to know: The “Fascination World Heritage” is included in the BAMBERGcard; this combines the tour, museums, and public transport and saves compared to individual services. Those who are mobility-sensitive can receive information on barrier-free routes at the Tourist Information, and acoustically supportive offers (such as information on induction loops at event venues) are transparently communicated. This way, you can gain a well-founded overview of a thousand years of city history in two hours – with details that you would easily overlook on your own.

Brochures, City Map, and Map: Everything for Your Planning

For travel preparation and orientation on-site, BAMBERG Tourism provides verified information media. The magazine “Bamberger,” which combines inspiration, reports, and a compact city tour, is particularly popular. The brochure “Experiences in and around Bamberg” bundles thematic tours, cultural, active, and family offers along with seasonal information. The “City Map Bamberg with Leisure Map Bamberger Land” provides clear, touristically prepared cartography with marked sights, museums, stops, and parking options. All materials can be conveniently ordered or downloaded directly as a PDF – practical if you are planning at short notice or want to navigate digitally on-site. Additionally, the interactive city map is available: It shows points of interest (e.g., Cathedral, Old Court, Old Town Hall, “Little Venice,” museums), mobility-relevant points (parking garages, E-charging stations, P+R, bike rental), and services (public restrooms, Tourist Information). You can simulate routes, estimate distances, and compile personal favorite lists. For family and group planning, the media are particularly helpful as they summarize opening hours, seasons, and bookable experiences and refer to current changes. Tip: Many PDF maps are designed to be print-friendly – ideal if you want to navigate analog. In the “My BAMBERG Store” at the Tourist Information, you will also find printed travel guides, thematic maps (e.g., cycling and thematic routes), and high-quality souvenirs. In total, with brochures, city map, and interactive map, you receive a cross-media set that combines inspiration and navigation – perfect for first-time travelers, culture fans, and returnees who want to discover new facets.

Access, Bus, and Parking in the Old Town

Bamberg scores with a compact city center that can be explored excellently on foot; thanks to the Bamberg public utilities, arriving by car or bus is still comfortably organized. If you are driving, you can park centrally in the parking facilities of the Bamberg public utilities: Particularly conveniently located are the parking garage Zentrum Süd/Schützenstraße (open 24 hours, around 457 parking spaces, 8 E-charging stations) and the underground garage Zentrum Nord/Georgendamm (open 24 hours, around 379 parking spaces, 6 E-charging stations). Other options in the city center include the underground garage Luitpoldeck and the underground garage at the concert and congress hall; daily fees in many facilities are 18 € (24 h), hourly rates are indicated. For multi-day stays, there are multi-day tickets (e.g., 3, 7, or 28 days) that you can purchase directly at the ticket machines of certain facilities; regular guests can use a parking value card available at the service point for traffic (service point at the central bus station, ZOB). If you want to travel more sustainably, you can park with low car usage at P+R spaces on the access roads or at the train station and continue by city bus. The ZOB is the hub of city traffic: 28 lines start here, and you can obtain tickets and information about buses and parking at the service center. From the ZOB, the Old Town and Tourist Information are easily accessible; with just a few stops or a short walk, you reach your destination. For tour buses, accessibility is regulated separately: Pick-up and drop-off points are indicated (e.g., in Mußstraße with limited stopping time), and certain streets (such as Lange Straße) are closed to buses – BAMBERG Tourism provides information on this. Convenient for E-mobility: In all parking garages of the Bamberg public utilities, you can charge E-cars; at the Tourist Information location, there is also an E-bike charging station. If you are traveling by bicycle, you benefit from short distances and a dense network of parking options. At the Tourist Information, you will also receive information on construction sites and traffic regulations that can vary seasonally in a historic Old Town. This way, you can plan access and parking efficiently and stress-free – regardless of whether you are a day guest, weekend traveler, or congress visitor.

Accommodations, Tickets, and BAMBERGcard: Book Conveniently and Save

Through the Tourist Information, you can not only book tours but also experiences and accommodations upon request. The Tourism & Congress Service assists with room reservations of all categories – from centrally located hotels to vacation apartments – and provides advice on locations, mobility, and seasonal specifics. The BAMBERGcard is particularly attractive as a 3-day experience ticket: For 22 € per person, you receive a package that elegantly bundles several cost blocks. Included are: participation in the daily city tour “Fascination World Heritage,” free travel by bus and train in Bamberg and in the nearby Bamberger Land during the entire validity period, as well as free or reduced admission to numerous museums and collections. Each included service (except public transport) can be used once within the validity; thus, the card is excellent for compact cultural trips or an extended weekend stay. The benefit becomes apparent as soon as you participate in the tour, use a museum entry, and need a public transport day – the sum of the individual services quickly exceeds the card price. The card is valid for three consecutive calendar days and is personal (valid for one adult and up to three children up to and including 5 years). It is available on-site at the Tourist Information; those arriving by train can also book it online in advance to start directly from the train station with local transport. Additionally, cardholders benefit from discounts at partners in the surrounding area (e.g., selected castles, museums, or nature experience offers, depending on the season). If you combine the BAMBERGcard with the central parking facilities or a P+R arrival, you keep your mobility costs transparent and enjoy maximum flexibility. For group trips, conferences, and incentives, the Tourism & Congress Service also puts together modular components – from thematic city tours to framework programs in the region – and supports with reservations, ticketing, and billing from a single source.

Bamberg with Children: Tours, City Rally, and Family Offers

Families will find a dense offer in Bamberg that conveys culture playfully. The Tourist Information bundles recommendations for families and children on special overview pages – from museums with interactive areas to theaters and leisure activities in nature. The city rally is particularly popular: Equipped with tasks, you explore the alleys of the Old Town on your own; young explorers discover landmarks such as the Old Town Hall or the Old Court with an age-appropriate perspective. The popular city tour “Fascination World Heritage” is also well-suited for families; children up to 6 years participate free of charge, and the guides focus on understandable communication with many illustrative examples. Seasonal family tours and thematic tours (e.g., to Altenburg) complement the program; during the summer months, there are regular dates, some with English-speaking offers. Museums offer their own formats for children and teenagers, from holiday programs to workshops to rallies through the exhibitions. Convenient for family logistics: Lockers (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM) are available at the Tourist Information, so backpacks or rain jackets can be securely stored; the barrier-free facilities make it easier to move around with strollers. For route planning with children, the interactive map is recommended, which makes playgrounds, green spaces, and family-friendly stations visible. If you want to time distances appropriately for children, you can combine short walks with individual bus rides from the ZOB – with the BAMBERGcard, these are covered within the validity. And because Bamberg, as a World Heritage city, offers a particularly dense Old Town structure, many highlights are close together; breaks in cafés, views from the Cathedral Hill, or a detour to the gardening district provide variety. The Tourist Information is happy to advise on age-appropriate routes and suitable time slots and provides seasonal tips – from winter nativity trails to summer water and nature experiences in the Bamberger Land.

Background: UNESCO World Heritage, Visitor Center, and Special Features

The Old Town of Bamberg was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993. The title honors the extraordinary urban continuity and authenticity: More than 1,300 architectural monuments, a medieval city layout structure, and distinctive quarters such as Bergstadt, Inselstadt, and Gärtnerstadt shape the image. The World Heritage Visitor Center conveys history, criteria, and protection mechanisms; it serves as a point of contact for mediation work together with municipal offices. For guests, this means: orientation and knowledge transfer are closely intertwined – from tours to information media to temporary focus years (such as the 30th anniversary in 2023). BAMBERG Tourism, as a municipal service, is the hub between World Heritage mediation, cultural partners, and mobility providers. The location of the Tourist Information at Geyerswörthstraße 5 – not far from Geyerswörth Castle, Old Town Hall Bridge, and the axes to Cathedral Hill – makes it predestined as a starting point. Here you receive curated information about the most important architectural and artistic monuments, information on seasonal highlights (such as nativity trails during the Advent/Winter season), or programs specifically prepared for international guests. If you want to deepen your stay, you can use the brochure-based thematic routes (e.g., garden culture, beer and brewing tradition, waterways) and combine them with museum visits. The BAMBERGcard bundles logistics and costs and is – not only for families – an efficient tool. Additionally, the parking and public transport information helps you keep traffic pressure in the sensitive Old Town low without sacrificing comfort. This way, a visit is created that respects historical substance while being relaxed: tours that bring backgrounds closer; media that provide orientation; mobility offers that facilitate routes. This precisely coordinated combination makes BAMBERG Tourism the ideal first address when you want to discover the World Heritage in a well-founded and sustainable way.

Sources:

• Tourist Information Bamberg – Opening Hours, Services, and Location
• BAMBERG Tourism – Brochure Orders and Downloads
• Interactive City Map Bamberg – Official
• Experience Tour “Fascination World Heritage” – Times, Prices, Information
• BAMBERGcard – Services, Price, and Validity (PDF)
• Bamberg Public Utilities – Parking in the Center, Rates, E-Charging
• Bamberg for Tour Buses – Access and Stops
• UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Town of Bamberg (1993)
• BAMBERG Tourism & Congress Service – About Us, Contacts
• Sightseeing Tours in Bamberg – 6-Hill Tour, BambergBus, Boat Trip