Old Town Hall, Bamberg

Name: Old Town Hall
Address: Obere Muehlbruecke 1, Bamberg, 96049, Germany
Telephone: +49 951 2976200

#12 among attractions in Bamberg

Historical place, City hall

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The Old Town Hall in Bamberg is one of the most important buildings that characterize the historic city center. It is located between Bergstadt and Inselstadt in the left arm of the Regnitz River. This location...

The landmark is built into the Regnitz River, with the Upper and Lower Bridges leading away from it. Inside is exhibited the Ludwig porcelain collection, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, which belongs to the museums of the city of Bamberg.

Local name: Altes Rathaus Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 49°53'30"N, 10°53'12"E

Address

Obere Muehlbruecke 1Bamberg 96049 Germany

Contact

+49 951 2976200

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Day trips

Old Town Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bamberg Cathedral, Kloster Michelsberg, Altenburg, Bamberg Horseman.

~1060 ftW
Romanesque cathedral known for sculpture
Bamberg Cathedral, Bamberg
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, the Bamberg Cathedral stands as a majestic testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. Officially named the Cathedral of St. Peter and St.
0.4 miW
Large church in an ancient monastery
Kloster Michelsberg, Bamberg
10 min walk • Perched atop one of the seven hills of Bamberg, Germany, the Kloster Michelsberg, or Michelsberg Abbey, is a historic site that has watched over the city for centuries. This former Benedictine monastery, which dates back to the 12th century, is not only an embodiment...
1.1 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, View point
Altenburg, Bamberg
28 min walk • The Altenburg is a castle that sits on the tallest of the seven hills of Bamberg, southern Germany, overlooking the town. It is located in Upper Franconia, a region in the state of Bavaria, and dates back to at least 1109.
~950 ftW
Iconic 13th-century equestrian sculpture
Bamberg Horseman, Bamberg
5 min walk • The Bamberg Horseman is an early 13th-century stone equestrian statue by an anonymous medieval sculptor in the cathedral of Bamberg, Germany.
~420 ftW
Nightlife, Brewery
Schlenkerla, Bamberg
3 min walk • Schlenkerla is a historic brewpub in Bamberg, Franconia, Germany renowned for its smoked Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier.
0.5 miW
Theater
Theater am Michelsberg, Bamberg
13 min walk • Theater am Michelsberg is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany.
~1420 ftE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Villa Dessauer, Bamberg
7 min walk • The Villa Dessauer is a mansion in Bamberg, Germany, which is used as an art gallery by the local City Council. The edifice was built in 1884 by the Jewish merchant Carl Dessauer.
~1140 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Historical Museum Bamberg, Bamberg
6 min walk • The Historical Museum of Bamberg is a museum in Bamberg, Germany, located in the Alte Hofhaltung next to the city's cathedral. Together with the Villa Dessauer and the Collection Ludwig, a collection of porcelain and faience, it belongs to the museums of the city.
~1060 ftW
Library, Baroque architecture
Bamberg State Library, Bamberg
6 min walk • The Bamberg State Library is a combined universal, regional and research library with priority given to the humanities. Today it is housed in the New Residence, the former prince-bishop's new palace.
~1060 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater, Bamberg
6 min walk • The E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany, named after the writer E. T. A. Hoffmann.
~1370 ftS
Museum, Art gallery
Viila Concordia, Bamberg
7 min walk • The International Artists' House Villa Concordia in Bamberg was founded on October 20, 1997 by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts. From 1997 to 2010 it was directed by Bernd Goldmann, and since April 2010 it has been...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Town Hall?

Nearby attractions include Rathaus Geyerswörth, Bamberg (2 min walk), Schlenkerla, Bamberg (3 min walk), Christ Church, Bamberg (3 min walk), Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, Bamberg (5 min walk).

How to get to Old Town Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Town Hall:

Bus

Historisches Rathaus • Lines: Bambergbus (2 min walk)
Bamberg Am Kranen • Lines: 904, 906, 910, 915, 916, 938, 940, 941, 952, 957, 989, 994, Bambergbus (3 min walk)

Train

Bamberg (22 min walk)