Bamberg pier (Bayernhafen) → Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
At the stop by the pier, take bus 904 or the cruise line shuttle to ZOB or Maximilianplatz in Bamberg Old Town, then walk 3 minutes.
Cruise port in Germany
Bamberg
Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 9 hours. 24 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 7 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 265 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 9 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 3,194
Photo: Bruce Edwards
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Bayernhafen Bamberg Cruise Dock. Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Bayernhafen Bamberg Cruise Dock.
- Bamberg's traditional smoked beer (Rauchbier) culture
Bamberg is world-famous as the home of Rauchbier, a smoked beer with a distinctive smoky bacon aroma made by drying malt over beechwood smoke. Schlenkerla and Spezial breweries are well known.
- Pier shuttle and access to the UNESCO Old Town
A dedicated cruise line shuttle or city bus takes about 10–12 minutes from the pier to Bamberg's medieval historic district (Old Town Hall and Cathedral Square). The Old Town has many cobbled streets and is commonly explored on foot.
- Euro (EUR) and cash payments at traditional German breweries
Germany's official currency is the euro (EUR). Unlike larger shops, historic Bamberg beer halls such as Schlenkerla often require cash (euros) for small purchases, so bring cash.
About 9 hours in port: where can you go?
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Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) → Bamberg Cathedral and New Residence (Domplatz)
Cross the Old Town Hall bridge and walk 400 m uphill along Karolinenstraße to reach Cathedral Square (Domplatz).
Cathedral Square (Domplatz) → Michaelsberg Monastery (Kloster Michelsberg)
Walk 12 minutes along the path behind the New Residence to the monastery terrace and vineyard garden on Michaelsberg hill.
Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) → Altenburg Castle (Altenburg)
Take a taxi from the Old Town taxi stand to the medieval Altenburg fortress on Bamberg's highest hill.
Bamberg places to explore
Explore 24 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Bamberg Cathedral
This 13th-century imperial cathedral combines late Romanesque and early Gothic styles and has 4 spires. It contains the famous medieval Bamberg Horseman sculpture and the marble tomb of Holy Roman Emperor Henry II and his wife.
- Visit
- about 50 min
- Admission
- Free
Old Town Hall
Built in 1467 on an artificial island and bridge in the middle of the Regnitz, this landmark town hall features trompe-l'oeil frescoes on its exterior and a Ludwig porcelain collection.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- EUR 6
St. Michael's Monastery
Founded in 1015, this Benedictine abbey stands on a hill and is known for a church-ceiling painting of 578 medicinal plants and its terraced vineyard garden.
- Visit
- about 50 min
- Admission
- Free
Altenburg Castle
This medieval fortress stands on Bamberg's highest hill at 386 m above sea level. From the main tower, see the Franconian Valley and all of Bamberg.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- EUR 2
Alte Hofhaltung
This former bishop's residence beside the cathedral square has the ornate Renaissance sculpture of the 'Beautiful Gate' leading to a cozy timbered cloister courtyard.
- Visit
- about 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Böttingerhaus
Built in 1713, this is a masterpiece of civic Baroque architecture in southern Germany, with an ornate facade reminiscent of an Italian palace and a terrace garden.
- Visit
- about 25 min
- Admission
- Free
Cruises calling at Bamberg
265 sailings are grouped into 88 cruises by ship and route.
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
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Prague → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,948
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Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe
Prague → Paris
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 10,335
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Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe
Paris → Prague
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Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris
Paris → Budapest
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 7,845
Emerald Cruises4 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Christmas Markets of Europe
Budapest → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 4,386
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.12Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris
Budapest → Paris
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,636
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Sailing 2026.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Christmas Markets of Europe
Amsterdam → Budapest
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 6,855
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Sailing 2026.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe
Amsterdam → Prague
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.12Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe
Prague → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,096
Emerald Cruises4 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Christmas Markets of Europe
Budapest → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 4,386
Emerald Cruises7 departure dates
Sailing 2027.02 ~ 2028.03Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Early Season Splendours of Europe
Amsterdam → Budapest
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,194
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.09Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague & Splendours of Europe
Prague → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 6,244
88 cruises call at this port.
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About Bamberg
Bamberg is a German town located over a landscape of seven hills and the confluence of Regnitz and Main rivers. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre with Old Town home to structures dating back to the 11th century. An iconic landmark to visit in Bamberg is the town hall Altes Rathaus, located on an island in the Regnitz and covered in murals. Bamberg Cathedral, with its four towers and numerous stone carvings, is a striking example of Romanesque architecture. Head to the Market Gardeners District and visit the historical houses where centuries ago the town gardeners would grow and export produce such as onions, seeds and liquorice. In the town centre and heart of Little Venice, the rivers and arched bridges connecting the island city are reminiscent of Venice, with a lively atmosphere and modern shops set in historical surroundings. After a day shopping, head to one of the many Brewery pubs for some popular German beer. Bamberg is famous for its beer and is where its name originated from, with the town being populated by nine traditional breweries.
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