Activity Domberg, Bamberg
Neue Residenz
An activity in Domberg, Bamberg, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Prince-bishops' palace on the Domplatz; its rose garden terrace looks across the roofs to Michaelsberg.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Bamberg, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 1 place to stay. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Bamberg Cathedral and Schlenkerla.
- Type
- Activity · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Domberg
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Bamberg, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Bamberg Cathedral
Four-towered imperial cathedral on the Domberg, home to the Bamberg Horseman and the tomb of Henry II.
Sight · 0.1 km straight-line - 2Schlenkerla
Historic brewery tavern pouring Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, a smoked beer, from wooden barrels.
Drinks · 0.2 km straight-line - 3Klein-Venedig
A row of former fishermen's houses with small gardens and balconies right on the Regnitz.
Sight · 0.2 km straight-line - 4Altes Rathaus
The old town hall stands on an island in the Regnitz, half-timbered on one end and covered in painted facades.
Sight · 0.3 km straight-line - 5Hotel Nepomuk
Hotel in a former mill on the Regnitz, a few steps from the Altes Rathaus.
Stay · 0.4 km straight-line - 6Bamberger Weihnachtsmarkt
The Christmas market on Maximiliansplatz, with a large nativity scene and a children's carousel.
Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Neue Residenz is a stop on our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Bamberg
Neue Residenz is our only activity pick in Bamberg; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bamberg guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Bamberg run from 2°C in January to 26°C in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Neue Residenz itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Bamberg from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bamberg weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 49.89167, 10.88250
- Destination
- Bamberg, Germany
Neue Residenz: quick answers
How much time do you need at Neue Residenz?
Plan on about an hour at Neue Residenz. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Neue Residenz?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: The state rooms are shown on guided tours.
Which TripsCircle routes include Neue Residenz?
Neue Residenz appears on Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Neue Residenz to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Bamberg.
Plan Bamberg
- Bamberg travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Bamberg weather by month
- Bamberg to Nuremberg 51 km straight-line
- Würzburg to Bamberg 69 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Bamberg
- Brauerei Spezial Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.