Altenburg, Bamberg

Name: Altenburg
Address: Altenburg 1, Bamberg, Germany

#3 among attractions in Bamberg

Forts and castles, Historical place, View point

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°52'51"N, 10°52'10"E

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Altenburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miNE
Romanesque cathedral known for sculpture
Bamberg Cathedral, Bamberg
23 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.
1 miNE
Large church in an ancient monastery
Kloster Michelsberg, Bamberg
25 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...
0.9 miNE
Iconic 13th-century equestrian sculpture
Bamberg Horseman, Bamberg
24 min walk • The Bamberg Horseman is an early 13th-century stone equestrian statue by an anonymous medieval sculptor in the cathedral of Bamberg, Germany.
1 miNE
Nightlife, Brewery
Schlenkerla, Bamberg
27 min walk • Schlenkerla is a historic brewpub in Bamberg, Franconia, Germany renowned for its smoked Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier.
0.9 miN
Theater
Theater am Michelsberg, Bamberg
24 min walk • Theater am Michelsberg is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Villa Dessauer, Bamberg
32 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.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Historical Museum Bamberg, Bamberg
24 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.
0.9 miNE
Library, Baroque architecture
Bamberg State Library, Bamberg
25 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.
1.2 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater, Bamberg
31 min walk • The E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany, named after the writer E. T. A. Hoffmann.
1.1 miNE
Historical place, City hall
Old Town Hall, Bamberg
28 min walk • 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...
1 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Viila Concordia, Bamberg
25 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)

When is Altenburg open?

Altenburg is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 6 pm - 9:15 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 6 pm - 9:15 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 6 pm - 9:15 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 6 pm - 9:15 pm
Saturday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 6 pm - 9:15 pm
Sunday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 6 pm - 9:15 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Altenburg?

Nearby attractions include Sankt Jakob, Bamberg (20 min walk), Dr.-Remeis-Sternwarte, Bamberg (23 min walk), Obere Pfarre - Zu unserer lieben Frau, Bamberg (23 min walk), Alte Hofhaltung, Bamberg (23 min walk).

How to get to Altenburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Altenburg:

Bus

Bamberg Hezilostraße • Lines: 908, 937 (10 min walk)
Bamberg Carl-Schmolz-Weg • Lines: 913 (10 min walk)