🇩🇪 Bamberg, Germany
Ferienwohnung Bamberg
📍 Fischerei 31, 96047 Bamberg, Germany
Photo: official website
Your stay — Ferienwohnung Bamberg
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The Property — Ferienwohnung Bamberg
This is a straightforward, self-catering apartment in a residential block about 10 minutes by bus from Bamberg's old town. No lobby to speak of – you get keys and instructions, then you're on your own. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, functional base with a kitchenette and aren't fussed about hotel services or character.
Chronicles of Bamberg
Bamberg was founded around the 10th century and became a key centre of the Holy Roman Empire, famously avoiding heavy bombing in WWII. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, largely intact with Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings that crowd the seven hills and the Regnitz river islands. The city is now a lively university town, known for its smoked Rauchbier and a cultural calendar that includes high-calibre classical music at the Bamberg Symphony.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bamberg guide →Best months
May and September are best: warm enough for outdoor cafes and boat trips on the Regnitz, but without June's festival crowds. Early October also works if you want autumn colours and fewer tourists.
Peak / festival surge
June is the busiest month because of the Bamberg Summer of Culture (June-August), with open-air concerts, theatre and the Sandkerwa folk festival in late August (if you extend). Hotel prices can rise 30-50% above shoulder rates; book the Ferienwohnung early to lock in a fair price.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the true shoulder months: temperatures 8-16°C, light jackets weather, and accommodation often 20% cheaper than June. Fewer day-trippers from Nuremberg, so the old town feels relaxed.
Weather & packing
Bamberg sits in a valley and can get sudden river mists even on warm June mornings. Pack a light waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes – you'll be covering cobblestone hills all day.
Live City Briefing — Bamberg
- The Bamberg Symphony's summer festival runs throughout June, with open-air concerts in the Rose Garden and the Alte Hofhaltung; book tickets well ahead.
- Major roadworks on the Ludwigspark bridge (near the train station) may cause bus delays into the city centre; use the footbridge by the Hainbadestelle instead.
- Several new bicycle-sharing stations opened in May 2026 – the city is expanding its bike lanes, so renting a bike is now a practical way to see the river areas.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ferienwohnung Bamberg, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the back or on the north side of the building (Fischerei 31) to minimize street noise from the nearby Keplerstraße. Given the hotel's ground-floor layout and lack of a lift, it's best to request a room closer to the entrance (Keplerstrasse 19) for easier access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the entrance or service area, as these may be noisier due to foot traffic. Additionally, rooms near the street-facing facade may experience more noise from the street.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address Fischerei 31 doesn't offer any notable views, given its location in a residential area. However, rooms at the back or north side of the building may provide a glimpse of the surrounding buildings or a quiet courtyard.
Quietest floors
The entire hotel is on the same level, so there's no need to specify a specific floor range for quietness. However, as mentioned earlier, rooms at the back or north side of the building are likely to be quieter.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Keplerstraße may be a concern, especially for light sleepers. The lack of a lift and internal steps means that noise from upper floors is unlikely to be a concern. However, the proximity to the street means that rooms near the facade may experience more noise.
Insider tips
Arrive early to secure a parking spot at the Parkhaus Geyer-Werke, as spaces fill up quickly, especially during peak season. Don't forget to request your room code for the WiFi, as it's not a standard login process.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Ferienwohnung Bamberg
free WiFi up to 50 Mbps; no login – uses room code; one device per apartment
no lift – ground-floor apartment only; all rooms on same level, no stairs
no complimentary newspapers; building is a modernised 1990s apartment block, no heritage quirks
check-in 15:00–20:00 (weekdays), 14:00–18:00 (weekends); late check-out until 12:00 for 30 EUR; early bag drop from 10:00 on request
free luggage storage in locked ground-floor room; no cost
step-free access from street; wide doorways; no internal steps; wheelchair-accessible bathroom
no on-site parking; nearest public car park: Parkhaus Geyer-Werke, 8 EUR per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.50 EUR per person per night (over 18)
Deposit & card hold: 30% advance deposit due at booking; 150 EUR incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Werktagskirche (305 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Kunigund (346 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Ehemalige mulitkonfessionelle Kapelle (790 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Auferstehungskirche (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mainfranken Center — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Abenteuerspielplatz — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Gartenstadt-Apotheke — 367 m · ~5 min walk
Pinoy Store — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Bamberg — 3.1 km · ~39 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at airports and tourist offices as they charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay common; some small cafes and markets may be cash-only.
Round up to the nearest euro in casual spots; in sit-down restaurants, 5-10% is polite; taxis round up; hotel staff appreciated with small change.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or filter coffee from a bakery or kiosk, around €2.50–3.
A sandwich or slice of pizza from a bakery or Imbiss, roughly €5–7.
A main course at a casual pub or brewery restaurant, such as bratwurst with potato salad, about €10–12.
Head to the pedestrian area around Grüner Markt for sausage stands and currywurst; also try the weekly farmers' market for cheap bites.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main budget supermarkets.
High-street chains like H&M and C&A in the city centre; there is no dedicated market for cheap clothes.
Walk or cycle; if you need buses, a day pass for the VGN network costs about €5.50 and covers the city and nearby villages. From the nearest major airport (Nuremberg), a regional train to Bamberg is €10–15 one way.
Buy a VGN day pass if you plan multiple bus trips; shop for beer at a supermarket rather than a tourist shop; bring a reusable water bottle and fill up from taps (tap water is drinkable and free).
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bamberg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ferienwohnung Bamberg
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · Gartenstadt-Apotheke — 367 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Gästehaus Alter Graben, Bamberg
💡 Book with Airport Taxi Nuremberg +49 911 176 2000 for a fixed rate — avoid meter surprises. Cash only, typically.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Bamberg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy the direct ticket at the airport bus stop — it's cheaper than a train combo. Arrive 5 minutes early, buses fill up fast.
Bamberg Hauptbahnhof → Gästehaus Alter Graben (via Schranne stop)
💡 Buy a single VGN ticket from the machine — valid for tram or bus onward. Exit at Schranne, then walk 3 minutes south along Amalienstraße.
Bamberg Hauptbahnhof → Schranne (closest stop to hotel)
💡 Validate your ticket in the machine on board. Get off at Schranne, head south on Amalienstraße — the guesthouse is a 2-minute walk, just past the bakery.
Munich Central Bus Station (Hbf) → Bamberg Bus Station
💡 Get off at 'Bamberg, Ludwigstraße' stop—it's a flat 5-min walk to the hotel via Geyerswörthstrasse, saving you the uphill drag from the main station.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Ferienwohnungen am Griesgarten
💡 Take bus 33 from airport to Nuremberg Hbf, then RE train to Bamberg. From Bamberg station, bus 915 or 941 stops at 'Griesgarten' – alight there. Cheapest combo but adds 20 mins.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Brauerei Fässla
💡 Take U2 from airport to Nuremberg Hbf (€4.50, 13 mins), then RE 49 regional train to Bamberg (€10.50, 45 mins). Total cost under €15, and the RE train has bike spaces.
Brauerei Fässla (Obere Königstr. 19) → Bamberg, Grüner Markt
💡 Tram 2 from 'Luitpoldbrücke' stop is closest—just a 3-minute walk. Day ticket (€4.80) covers unlimited trams, buses, and the historic Kleinbahn. Validate at the blue machine in the tram.
ZOB (Central Bus Station) → Hotel Am Dom
💡 Tram 2 runs from ZOB to 'Domplatz' stop—literally a 30-second walk to the hotel. But for day trips, walk; the city's compact and you'll miss the alleys otherwise.
Bamberg Hauptbahnhof → Griesgarten stop
💡 Buy a day ticket (€4.50) from the VGN machine at the station – it covers all buses and trams in Bamberg. The Griesgarten stop is 200m from your hotel, opposite the brewery.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Bamberg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a Bayern-Ticket (around €27 for one person) if you're travelling with others – it covers regional trains and U-Bahn from the airport to Nuremberg Hbf, then the RE to Bamberg.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Hotel Am Dom
💡 Book ahead with a flat-rate company like Taxi Bamberg to avoid surge pricing. The drive takes about 2.5 hours on a good day.
About Bamberg
Wikipedia ↗
Bamberg (, US also , German: [ˈbambɛʁk] ; East Franconian: Bambärch) is a town in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. Bamberg had 79,000 inhabitants in 2022. The town dates back to the 9th century, when its name was derived from the ne...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ferienwohnung Bamberg?
Request a room at the back or on the north side of the building (Fischerei 31) to minimize street noise from the nearby Keplerstraße. Given the hotel's ground-floor layout and lack of a lift, it's best to request a room closer to the entrance (Keplerstrasse 19) for easier access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ferienwohnung Bamberg?
Avoid rooms near the entrance or service area, as these may be noisier due to foot traffic. Additionally, rooms near the street-facing facade may experience more noise from the street.
Is Ferienwohnung Bamberg noisy?
Street noise from Keplerstraße may be a concern, especially for light sleepers. The lack of a lift and internal steps means that noise from upper floors is unlikely to be a concern. However, the proximity to the street means that rooms near the facade may experience more noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Ferienwohnung Bamberg?
Unfortunately, the address Fischerei 31 doesn't offer any notable views, given its location in a residential area. However, rooms at the back or north side of the building may provide a glimpse of the surrounding buildings or a quiet courtyard.
What are insider tips for staying at Ferienwohnung Bamberg?
Arrive early to secure a parking spot at the Parkhaus Geyer-Werke, as spaces fill up quickly, especially during peak season. Don't forget to request your room code for the WiFi, as it's not a standard login process.
What time is check-in at Ferienwohnung Bamberg?
Check-in at Ferienwohnung Bamberg is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ferienwohnung Bamberg have Wi-Fi?
free WiFi up to 50 Mbps; no login – uses room code; one device per apartment
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ferienwohnung Bamberg?
3.50 EUR per person per night (over 18)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ferienwohnung Bamberg?
A sandwich or slice of pizza from a bakery or Imbiss, roughly €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ferienwohnung Bamberg?
Walk or cycle; if you need buses, a day pass for the VGN network costs about €5.50 and covers the city and nearby villages. From the nearest major airport (Nuremberg), a regional train to Bamberg is €10–15 one way.
When is the best time to visit Bamberg?
May and September are best: warm enough for outdoor cafes and boat trips on the Regnitz, but without June's festival crowds. Early October also works if you want autumn colours and fewer tourists.
Top Attractions in Bamberg
💡 Visit around midday when the sun hits the Horseman through the south window — best photo light and fewer crowds.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds—the crypt and cloister are especially peaceful then.
💡 Go early, around 9am, to beat tour groups and see the light through the stained glass on the north aisle.
💡 Go during the 11am Sunday mass to hear the cathedral organ for free—sit in the side aisles near the choir for best acoustics.
💡 Go in June or July when the roses are in full bloom—the scent and colour are remarkable. Benches near the fountain are the best spots to sit.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the wall near the fountain at lunchtime—less busy than the benches, and you get the full skyline.
💡 Go on the first Sunday of the month (free day) but arrive right at 10am opening to avoid crowds. The rooftop terrace gives a good view over the Domplatz.
💡 Walk the path on the far side of the river for the classic postcard view, then cross the footbridge for a closer look at the gardens.