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Attraction · Bamberg · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Bamberg Cathedral

Bamberg Cathedral is an attraction in Bamberg, Bavaria. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 18 of the 42 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 470 m you'll find a public toilet, a bench, a water point and a bike pump.

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The story

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Audio tour · Bamberg Cathedral

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You're standing at Bamberg Cathedral, the church of Saint Peter and Saint George. Start by counting the towers. There are four, each about 81 metres tall, two at each end of the church. Look closely at the eastern pair. They used to be lower. Only after 1766 did they get those steep pointed gables, which brought them up to the height of the western towers.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Nov-Mar Mo-Su 08:00-17:00; Apr-Oct Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Wheelchair
Accessible

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Bamberg Cathedral: a Catholic church in Bavaria

Bamberg Cathedral is a Catholic church and attraction in Bamberg. It is well known for the tomb of a saintly imperial couple. You will also find the only papal tomb in the country here, as well as the statue of the Bamberger Ruiter. The church has been part of the city's world heritage since 1993. You will find the attraction in Bamberg on Domplatz. The Historisches Museum, the Diözesanmuseum Bamberg and the Alte Hofhaltung are all within a short distance.

What you can see at Bamberg Cathedral

Outside, you can see 4 towers, each about 81 metres high. The main entrance is in the north wall. This is the Vorstenpoort, with an image of the Laatste Oordeel above it. At the gates in the eastern towers stand stone lions. Inside, you will find the tomb of keizer Hendrik and his wife Kunigunde. In the west choir lies paus Clemens de Tweede, and in the southern transept stands a kerstaltaar by Veit Stoss. You can also see the Bamberger Ruiter here, a statue from the period between 1225 and 1237. Around the cathedral on the Domplein stand the Alte Hofhaltung, the Neue Residenz and the Diözesanmuseum in the chapter house by Balthasar Neumann.

Bamberg Cathedral's history

The first cathedral was begun in 1002 and consecrated in 1012. The building later burned down twice, in 1081 and 1185. The church standing today was consecrated on 6 May 1237. In 1766, the eastern towers were given steep pointed gables, which made them as tall as the western towers.

Accessibility of Bamberg Cathedral

Bamberg Cathedral is accessible to wheelchair users. Inside the building there is a toilet suitable for wheelchair users, so you can easily explore the interior and make use of the facilities. The entrance to this point of interest is arranged so that everyone can come in. This makes a visit to the cathedral more comfortable for people who have difficulty walking.

Drinking water, toilets and benches at Bamberg Cathedral

There is a toilet 42 metres from Bamberg Cathedral, on Domplatz, and it is wheelchair accessible. Within 500 metres there are 9 public toilets in total. Drinking water is available 109 metres from the cathedral at the Brunnen in der Trautmannsmauer, where you can fill a bottle. There are 3 water points within 500 metres. For a rest, there are benches near Bamberg Cathedral, the closest one 74 metres away on Domplatz, and 138 benches within 500 metres. A free bicycle pump is located 700 metres away, and there is 1 bicycle pump within 500 metres.

Walks and sights around Bamberg Cathedral

You can visit several museums and attractions from this spot. The Historisches Museum is 51 metres away and the Diözesanmuseum Bamberg is 52 metres away. The Alte Hofhaltung is 90 metres away, and a little further on, at 124 metres, you will find the Neue Residenz. The Böttingerhaus is also worth a visit, at 310 metres. On site, you can listen to an audio story about Bamberg Cathedral in the Outdoor Pitstop app. The story lasts 2 minutes.

Facilities near Bamberg Cathedral

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Well-known points of interest nearby

42 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 18 of the 42 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find drinking water at Bamberg Cathedral?

The nearest water tap is 109 metres away at Brunnen in der Trautmannsmauer.

Are there toilets at Bamberg Cathedral?

Yes, there is a wheelchair-accessible public toilet 42 metres away at Domplatz, and there are toilets inside the cathedral.

Are there any benches at Bamberg Cathedral?

The nearest bench is 74 metres away at Domplatz.

What can you see inside Bamberg Cathedral?

Inside you can see, among other things, the tomb of Hendrik and Kunigunde, the Bamberger Ruiter, the papal tomb of Clemens de Tweede and the kerstaltaar by Veit Stoss.

How tall are the towers of Bamberg Cathedral?

The four towers are each about 81 metres high.

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