Schöne große Burg. Kostenlos spazieren gehen. Es lohnt sich, auf die Türme zu steigen und das Panorama der Stadt zu bewundern. Hier gibt es ein Restaurant, das jedoch montags und dienstags geschlossen ist. Ich empfehle es, es lohnt sich (Translated by Google) Nice big castle. Go for a walk for free. It is worth climbing the towers and admiring the panorama of the city. There is a restaurant here, but it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. I recommend it, it's worth it

(Translated by Google) Very nice view over Bamberg and the surrounding area. We recommend climbing the tower. This is an ideal starting point for hikes or for a stopover as there are enough free parking spaces. The restaurant or the beer garden invite you to linger. (Original) Sehr schöner Ausblick über Bamberg und Umland. Zu empfehlen ist der Aufstieg in dem Turm. Für Wanderungen ist hier ein idealer Ausgangspunkt oder für einen Zwischenstopp da genügend kostenlose Parkplätze vorhanden sind. Restaurant oder der Biergarten laden zum Verweilen ein.

Sehr schöne historische Burg mit Bergfried znd superschönen Blick auf Bamberg. Leider war der Biergarten geschlossen. (Translated by Google) Very beautiful historic castle with keep znd super nice view of Bamberg. Unfortunately the beer garden was closed.

Dog friendly. Hiked up to the castle on 31st December. There’s a staircase leading up to the castle with a fence in front of it saying staircase blocked but there was no other way there and you could go round it. The views are amazing from all the way around the grounds. You can go up the turret and see views from other parts for free. No staff were there or appeared to be there. Also saw a few dog water bowls left around the grounds.

This castle is worth a visit while you are in Bamberg. This castle has a classic castle feel to it The tower has a great view. You can get food and drinks here and dine outside. The walk up to the castle is around 2.5 km from the old town.

(Translated by Google) According to one of the old Bamberg bedeckers, the lofty castle tower welcomes travelers. From the 10th century, the castle, at first a fortress defending the Rednitza valley, then the bishop's residence, towers over the city. It was built on the highest of Bamberg's seven hills. The first references to the fortress come from the 12th century, but archaeological research postpones the time of its construction by two centuries. In the thirteenth century, a huge 30-meter keep was erected, and in the fifteenth century, the whole was rebuilt, giving the fortress a more residential character. From 1305 to 1553 it was owned by the bishops of Bamberg. It survived the siege of the peasants' war without loss or damage. During the Second Margrave War it fell to Margrave Albrecht Alcybiades, who burned it down and devastated it. Rebuilt, it was owned by the city, which was organized by a prison within its walls. In the 18th century, part of the walls collapsed, and the entire building fell into disrepair. In 1803 it was purchased from the city by a local doctor and enthusiast of historical monuments, Dr. Wojciech Fryderyk Marcus. He rebuilt and added what he could, giving the preserved whole a slightly fairy-tale, romantic shape. For many years his dear friend, the writer E.T.A. Hoffman. The creator of "The Nutcracker" lived in the tower. After the death of Dr. Marcus, who loved this place so much that he had ordered him to be buried in it as a last resort, black clouds gathered over the castle again. This time, the Bamberg postmaster, the postmaster at the time, Antoni von Grafenstein, who founded the Altenburg association, which is still active today, took care of the monument - the oldest society for the care of monuments in Germany. It is also worth mentioning that in the 1930s, of the century, fascinated and infatuated with Nazism, the German inhabitants of Bamberg damaged the grave of Dr. Marcus due to his Jewish origin. Today, there is a restaurant in the castle, serving the famous Bamberg beer. Occasional masses are held in the restored castle chapel, and tourists are attracted to the castle mainly by its picturesque location and the magnificent panorama of the city and its surroundings. (Original) Jak podaje jeden ze starych bedekerów po Bambergu wyniosła zamkowa wieża wita podróżnych. Od X wieku zamek, zrazu twierdza broniąca doliny Rednitzy, potem rezydencja biskupia, góruje nad miastem. Zbudowano go na najwyższym z siedmiu wzgórz Bambergu. Pierwsze wzmianki źródłowe o fortalicji pochodzą z XII wieku, jednak badania archeologiczne przesuwają czas jego powstania o dwa wieki. W XIII stuleciu wzniesiono potężny 30 metrowy donżon, a w wieku XV przebudowano całość nadając ponurej zapewne fortecy bardziej rezydencjonalny charakter. Od 1305 do 1553 roku był własnością książąt biskupów Bambergu. Bez strat i uszczerbków przetrwał oblężenie w wojnie chłopskiej. W czasie drugiej wojny margrabiowskiej przypadł margrabiemu Albrechtowi Alcybiadesowi, który spalił go i zdewastował. Odbudowany, był własnością miasta, które zorganizowało w jego murach więzienie. W XVIII wieku osunęła się część murów, a cała budowla popadała w ruinę. W 1803 roku nabył ją od miasta miejscowy lekarz i miłośnik zabytków przeszłości, doktor Wojciech Fryderyk Marcus. Odbudował i dobudował co mógł nadając zachowanej całości nieco bajkowy, romantyczny kształt. Przez wiele lat przemieszkiwał u niego, jego serdeczny przyjaciel, pisarz E.T.A. Hoffman. Twórca "Dziadka do orzechów", miał swoje lokum w wieży. Po śmierci doktora Marcusa, który tak ukochał to miejsce, że zlecił w ostatniej woli, żeby go w nim pochować, znowu czarne chmury zebrały się nad zamkiem. Tym razem w sukurs pospieszył bamberski poczmistrz, czyli ówczesny dyrektor poczty, Antoni von Grafenstein, który założył istniejące do dziś stowarzyszenie Altenburg opiekujące się zabytkiem - najstarsze towarzystwo opieki nad zabytkami w Niemczech. Warto jeszcze wspomnieć, że w latach 30, XX. wieku zafascynowani i zauroczeni hitleryzmem, niemieccy mieszkańcy Bambergu uszkodzili grób doktora Marcusa z racji na jego żydowskie pochodzenie. Dziś na terenie zamku działa restauracja, serwująca słynne bamberskie piwo. W odrestaurowanej kaplicy zamkowej odbywają się okazjonalne msze, a turystów do zamku przyciąga głównie jego malownicze położenie i wspaniała panorama miasta i okolic, jaka się zeń roztacza

Great place to see. Have to go by car or hike to see this place. There’s a nice restaurant too.

(Translated by Google) Ancient castle, located on one of the 7 hills of Bamberg, with a beautiful view of the city. Born as a refuge for the inhabitants of Bamberg in 1109, it was purchased by the Princes-Bishops around 1250, who used it as a residence. Burned entirely in 1650, restored, it was then used as a prison. In 1800 it was bought by the city doctor, who completely restored it. Today you can visit. It also houses a restaurant inside. It can also be reached by car, there is a convenient parking area near the entrance. (Original) Antico castello, situato su uno dei 7 colli di Bamberg, con bel panorama sulla città. Nasce come rifugio per gli abitanti di Bamberg nel 1109, venne acquistato dai Principi-Vescovi attorno al 1250, che lo usarono come residenza. Bruciò interamente nel 1650, restaurato, venne poi usato come prigione. Nel 1800 venne acquistato dal medico della città, che lo restauro' interamente. Oggi si può visitare. Ospita anche al suo interno un ristorante. Si raggiunge anche in auto, c'è un comodo posteggio vicino all'ingresso.

(Translated by Google) If you want to see Bamberg and the surrounding area from a completely different perspective, you should go up to Altenburg Castle. The castle is in great condition and the restaurant is also recommended. There is also a public toilet. Here you can enjoy outside and switch off when the weather is nice. The view is amazing. Also from the tower. It is worth climbing the castle on foot. In the restaurant you can dine very well, but you can also only enjoy a coffee or other drinks. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and the prices are okay. When the weather is imperative, it is always worth staying there. (Original) Wer Bamberg und Umgebung mal aus einer ganz anderen Perspektive sehen möchte sollte unbeningt zum Schloß Altenburg hoch. Das Schloß ist in einem super Zustand und auch das Restaurant ist zu empfehlen. Es gibt auch eine öffentliche Toilette. Hier kann man bei schönen Wetter draussen genießen und abschalten. Die Aussicht ist sagenhaft Auch vom Turm aus. Es lohnt sich zu Fuss das Schloß zu erklimmen. Im Restaurant kann man sehr gut speisen , aber auch nur einen Kaffee oder andere Getränke genießen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend und die Preise sind okay. Bei Kaiserwetter lohnt es sich immer dort zu verweilen.

Standing high atop Bamberg's tallest hill, Altenburg Castle (Schloss Altenburg) is one of the town's most popular attractions. Dating back to the early 12th century when it was used as refuge for the townspeople, it later served as the palatial home of Bamberg's bishops. Destroyed in 1553, all that remains of the original medieval structure are parts of the surrounding wall and the 33-meter keep. An important relic from this time is the old iron basket hanging from the tower used to signal neighboring castles up to 20 kilometers away. The castle was rebuilt in the Romantic style, and highlights of a visit include its sumptuously furnished rooms and the spectacular views of the Old Town and the surrounding area. The site also boasts one of the town's most popular restaurants.

The Altenburg, one of the city's landmarks, sits enthroned on the highest of Bamberg's Seven Hills overlooking the town. The castle is mentioned for the first time in 1109, although it is likely that it was built on the spot of an earlier palisade castle. It first served as what is known in German as a "Fliehburg." This is a castle that was not regularly inhabited, but served mainly for city defense as a place where local residents could flee to in times of danger, so it was used as a refuge and fortress. In 1251, the Bamberg "Fürstbischöfe," the sovereign bishops of Bamberg, acquired the castle, so in the 14th to 16th (1305 to 1553) centuries it served as the richly furnished residence of the Bamberg bishops. It was almost completely destroyed in 1553 by the army of Albert Alcibiades, Margrave of Brandenberg-Kulmbach in the Second Margrave War. Only the 33-meter high keep from the 13th century and parts of t he curtain wall have been preserved from the medieval building stock. Afterward the castle was used as a prison for a while. An iron basket hangs on the upper part of the tower, which was used to transmit fire signals in the direction of Giechburg (near Scheßlitz), 20 kilometers across the valley away. The Altenburg was rebuilt in the age of Romanticism. In 1801, the Bamberg physician Adalbert Friedrich Marcus acquired the decaying castle and restored it from the ground up. The author E. T. A. Hoffmann, who was friends with Marcus, felt so drawn to the castle that he frequently stayed for a long time in one of the wall towers during the years 1808 to 1813. The restaurant "Hoffmannsklause" draws its name from this period. The viewing terrace offers a panoramic view of the episcopal city of Bamberg and the surrounding area. On a clear day, the view from this spot is marvelous even if you didn't go up on the tower (it was not open when we visited). You can look in to the whole city of Bamberg, and imagine how kings and knights will spend their days taking care of the business of their town.

Beautiful view, the castle is located on the highest of seven hills overlooking Bamburg and the surrounding area.

Sehr schöner Ausblick über Bamberg und Umland. Zu empfehlen ist der Aufstieg in dem Turm. Restaurant oder der Biergarten laden zum Verweilen ein. (Translated by Google) Very nice view over Bamberg and the surrounding area. We recommend climbing the tower. The restaurant or the beer garden invite you to linger.

Great place for a perfect view on Bamberg. Don't miss out on the tower... it is quite some steps, but you can see unbelivably far. The restaurant has good food and delicious beer, so you can rest for a bit before heading back all the way.

Definitely worth the walk up, despite what my lungs have to say about it.

Super cool Castle! Loved the environment

Beautiful castle. Such a beautiful view from the hilltop too.

Great views but very steep trek...

Beautiful castle. Definitely recommend to check this out, when in Bamberg. If you go from the city center, it is quite a hike uphill.

Great historic momument/castle to visit. Perfect views on a clear day

Nice and compact castle overlooking Bamberg! Located around 30 minutes walking distance from the city, this little castle offers a perfect escape from the bustling downtown of Bamberg. It is an uphill hike, passing through fields and forests, sometimes offering beautiful views of the city. If visited by car, parking is located within meters from the castle's entrance. The place was not busy at all, it serves more like a stop for cyclists and hikers as there is a nice beer garden located in the inner yard shaded by trees. The radler I got was amazing, but the cakes were disappointing, cannot judge the food as I didn't have anything to eat. Payments only in cash unfortunately. We didn't go to the castle, however it was worth it to climb the castle tower to see Bamberg and Franconian Switzerland. Entrance fee is optional however suggested at 1 EUR. Visited in July 2022.

(Translated by Google) Very nice, you should have seen it, you can drive up to the top by car. The castle bear in particular put a smile on my face. If you are in Bamberg you should invest half an hour. Unfortunately, I did not test the locations in the castle. (Original) Sehr schön, sollte man mal gesehen haben, man kann mit dem Auto bis oben hin fahren. Besonders der Schloss-Bär hat mir ein Schmunzeln ins Gesicht gezaubert. Wenn man mal in Bamberg ist sollte man die halbe Stunde investieren. Die Lokalitäten im Schloss habe ich leider nicht getestet.

Small and cozy castle

**whooosh** Flashback to the medieval ages!

A middlaldalicha draum. A medieval dream.