UNESCO World Heritage since 1993 · all walkable
UNESCO Bamberg – the sights & a place to stay within walking distance.
Bamberg's old town is one of Europe's largest intact medieval ensembles and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993. With us you stay within easy walking distance – the cathedral, Old Town Hall and Little Venice are all on foot. Book direct, save 7% with code DIRECT7.
Stay within walking distance of the World Heritage site
Our apartments are a short walk from the old town. Wake up and be in the middle of the UNESCO ensemble within a few minutes on foot.
Everything within walking distance
You can walk around the main sights in about 30 minutes. No car needed – the old town is largely pedestrianised anyway.
Quiet nights, lively days
Cathedral and breweries by day, quiet side street by night. Own kitchen, private bathroom, fast Wi-Fi, self check-in around the clock.
What makes Bamberg a World Heritage site?
Bamberg is one of the few large German cities that survived the Second World War almost intact. The result is a fully preserved medieval old-town ensemble with half-timbered houses, patrician palaces, monasteries and the famous island location between the arms of the Regnitz. The area has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1993.
The special part: the heritage area is far more compact than people expect. The main sights are so close together that a walking tour fits comfortably into one day.
The main sights within walking distance
Old Town Hall on the bridge: an easy walk from Luitpoldstraße 16. The iconic painted building in the middle of the Regnitz is one of Germany's most photographed views.
Little Venice: a few minutes further on foot. The former fishermen's houses by the water look spectacular in morning mist or golden-hour evening light.
Bamberg Cathedral with the Bamberg Horseman: within walking distance, slightly uphill. A Romanesque-Gothic cathedral with the imperial tombs. Right next door: the Old Court and the New Residence with its rose garden.
Michelsberg (St Michael's monastery) and the beer cellars on the hill: viewpoints over the entire old town – a summer picnic and sunset classic.
Where to stay in the heritage area?
The most central option is our apartments on Luitpoldstraße 16 – a few minutes' walk from the Hauptbahnhof and within easy walking distance of the old town. Every apartment has its own fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, fast Wi-Fi and 24/7 self check-in. For a quieter base, our two apartments on Zollnerstraße 195 sit in eastern Bamberg. Find all stays with walking times and live availability via the button below.
Suitable stays
Frequently asked questions
Since when is Bamberg a UNESCO World Heritage site?+
Bamberg's old town has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1993 – as one of the largest intact medieval town ensembles in Europe.
Which sights should I not miss?+
The Old Town Hall, Bamberg Cathedral with the Bamberg Horseman, Little Venice, the New Residence with its rose garden, and Michelsberg with views over the old town. All are within walking distance of each other.
How far is BeMa Apartments from the sights?+
From Luitpoldstraße 16 the old town – Old Town Hall, Little Venice and the cathedral – is an easy walk, and the Hauptbahnhof is just a few minutes on foot.
Do I need a car to experience Bamberg?+
No. The old town is largely pedestrianised, and all the highlights are walkable from our stays. Parking in the old town is scarce anyway.
How much time should I plan?+
One day is enough for the main sights; for a relaxed visit with a brewery stop and Michelsberg, an extended weekend is worth it.
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