• Write a Review
  • Boards
  • Deals
  • Find a Cruise
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Cruise Tips

Cruises to Bamberg

179 Reviews
Bamberg (Photo:LaMiaFotografia/Shutterstock)

About Cruising to Bamberg

When an entire town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you know it must be something special. Bamberg, in the Franconia section of Bavarian Germany, has held its UNESCO designation since 1993 due to the beautifully preserved structures dating from the 11th to 19th centuries. If you are planning a cruise to Germany, be sure to consider a stop in Bamberg. It serves as a port stop on any river cruise that sails the Main River.

Laid out over seven hills and located at the confluence of the Regnitz and Main rivers, Bamberg is divided in half with old and new sections. To reach old Bamberg, visitors must walk through the Altes Rathaus (old City Hall), built on a small man-made island in the middle of the river because the prince bishop who ruled the city in the mid-14th century would not give the residents permission to build a city hall on any of the land he owned (which, at that time, included the entire city).

In Bamberg, visitors will find shops, taverns (all offering the city's trademark smoked beer), a handful of museums and lots of great photo opportunities.

  • More about Bamberg

  • Why Cruise to Bamberg?

  • Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

Loading...

We found you 509 cruises

Loading...
Loading...
Viking Baldur
Viking Baldur

14 Night
Grand European Tour

136 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker
Viking Lofn
Viking Lofn

14 Night
Grand European Tour

154 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker
Viking Ullur
TA Viking Ullur Exterior

14 Night
Grand European Tour

25 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker
Viking Vidar
Viking Vidar

22 Night
European Sojourn

141 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

14 Night
Grand European Tour

154 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

11 Night
Cities Of Light

179 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

14 Night
Grand European Tour

136 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker
Cruise Critic Favorite

14 Night
Grand European Tour

118 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

7 Night
Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nigh...

84 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

14 Night
Grand European Tour

17 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

14 Night
Grand European Tour

24 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

11 Night
Cities Of Light

154 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

14 Night
Grand European Tour

25 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

14 Night
Grand European Tour

24 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker
Cruise Critic Favorite

25 Night
Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube...

70 Reviews
Leaving:
Cruise Line:
No prices currently available for this sailing.
  • Itinerary
  • Ship
  • Reviews
  • View All Prices
  • Price Tracker

More about Bamberg

Why Cruise to Bamberg?

Pros:

Sights in scenic Bamberg -- which itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- date as far back as the 11th century

Cons:

Though visitors have to walk to reach the old part of the city from the new, the town is hilly so it can be a bit taxing

Bottom Line:

Bamberg is a unique and charming city that has been recognized worldwide as a point of interest

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

The euro is the official currency. Credit cards are widely accepted and there are numerous ATMs in the city. Visit www.xe.com for current exchange rates.

Language?

The official language in Bamberg is German, though many people, particularly in restaurants and shops, speak English.


Bamberg Cruise Reviews
Bamberg is a very pretty town. No wonder movies are made there. a very pretty Read More
User Avatar
umbrellagirl
Great walking tour of the Old Town, especially the Town Hall being built in the river.Read More
User Avatar
SM77
Day 1 Walking tour Castle Distric& Matthia Church. Day 2 Departed Viking Ship 'Tir' to begin trip home. Read More
User Avatar
paulbbest
Beautiful city. Read More
User Avatar
EasternOregon

Related Cruises

Cruises to Virgin Gorda

Cruises to Virgin Gorda

76 Reviews
Cruises to Saint John (New Brunswick)

Cruises to Saint John (New Brunswick)

435 Reviews
Cruises to Stanley

Cruises to Stanley

170 Reviews
Cruises to Santiago (Valparaiso)

Cruises to Santiago (Valparaiso)

124 Reviews
Cruises to Salalah

Cruises to Salalah

33 Reviews
Cruises to Falmouth

Cruises to Falmouth

1,556 Reviews
Cruises to Ponta Delgada

Cruises to Ponta Delgada

239 Reviews
Cruises to Sharm-el-Sheikh

Cruises to Sharm-el-Sheikh

1 Review
Cruises to Manila

Cruises to Manila

85 Reviews
Cruises to Almeria

Cruises to Almeria

16 Reviews
Cruises to Buzios

Cruises to Buzios

27 Reviews
Cruises to Hakodate

Cruises to Hakodate

26 Reviews
Cruises to Lautoka

Cruises to Lautoka

95 Reviews
Cruises to Nha Trang

Cruises to Nha Trang

107 Reviews
Cruises to Punta del Este

Cruises to Punta del Este

51 Reviews
Cruises to Tournon

Cruises to Tournon

35 Reviews
Cruises to Trapani

Cruises to Trapani

27 Reviews
Cruises to Skagen

Cruises to Skagen

95 Reviews
Cruises to Portoferraio

Cruises to Portoferraio

1 Review
Cruises to Argostoli (Kefalonia)

Cruises to Argostoli (Kefalonia)

141 Reviews
Want to cruise smarter?
Get expert advice, insider tips and more.
By proceeding, you agree to Cruise Critic’s Privacy and Cookies Statement and Terms of Use.
About UsCruise DestinationsFirst Time CruisersFind A Cruise

International Sites

© 1995—2023, The Independent Traveler, Inc.

  • Privacy and Cookies Statement

  • Terms of Use

  • Site Map