Bamberg
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The Old Town Hall in the river, Little Venice and smoked beer: the World Heritage old town on the Regnitz.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll discover the Old Town Hall standing in the middle of the river, the fishermen's houses of Little Venice, the Schlenkerla with its smoked beer, and the Imperial Cathedral on the cathedral hill.
A self-guided audio walk through Bamberg: 15 stops in order plus 25 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 25
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Duration
- approx. 2 hours
- Languages
- 2
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Maximiliansplatz. 4.1 km, approx. 2 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Maximiliansplatz
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. St. Martin and the Humsera
📷 unbekannt, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
3. The Gabelmann on the Grüner Markt
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Geyerswörth Palace
📷 Pudelek (Marcin Szala), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. Old Town Hall
📷 W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. Am Kranen
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Little Venice
📷 W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
8. Schlenkerla and Sandstraße
📷 Michael Kranewitter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Böttingerhaus
📷 Mylius, GFDL 1.2, Wikimedia Commons
10. Obere Pfarre
📷 Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
11. Bamberg Cathedral
📷 Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
12. Alte Hofhaltung
📷 W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. Neue Residenz
📷 W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
14. Rose Garden
📷 Reinhard Kirchner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. Michelsberg Abbey
📷 Mattana, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
25 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
St. Stephen's Church
📷 Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Carmelite Monastery
📷 Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
St. James's Church
📷 Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
St. Gangolf's Church
📷 Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Natural History Museum
📷 FerdiBf, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Villa Dessauer
📷 D.j.mueller (talk) 10:48, 5 December 2008 (UTC), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Franconian Brewery Museum
📷 Z thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
E.T.A. Hoffmann Theatre
📷 Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Ludwig Danube-Main Canal
📷 Janericloebe, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Dr. Remeis Observatory
📷 Tfr.didi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Altenburg Castle
📷 unbekannt, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Market Gardeners' and Vintners' Museum
📷 Atriplex82, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Spezial Brewery
Fässla Brewery
📷 Michael Kranewitter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Klosterbräu
📷 Z thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Reclining Woman with Fruit
📷 JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Apollo
📷 Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Matern Chapel
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Church of the Redeemer
📷 Immanuel Giel, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Prince Regent Luitpold Statue
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
St. Otto's Church
📷 Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Maria Hilf
📷 Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Greifenklau Brewery
📷 Z thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Gönninger Chapel of St. Mary
📷 BierScout, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Seven Sleepers' Chapel
📷 Immanuel Giel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Maximiliansplatz. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Bamberg is available in German, English.
Ready for Bamberg?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →