New Residence, Bamberg

To make a day of it

Neue Residenz stands in Bamberg (Bamberg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 7 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 24, 2026.

The Neue Residenz stands alongside the cathedral and the Alte Hofhaltung on the historic square at the heart of Bamberg. Two Renaissance wings from the early seventeenth century are joined by two Baroque wings raised around 1700 for Prince-Bishop Lothar Franz von Schönborn, to designs by Leonhard Dientzenhofer. Inside, three state apartments display furniture and artworks from its time as a residence of the prince-bishops and later of the Wittelsbach family. The building's Kaisersaal is frescoed by Melchior Steidl, and it also houses a gallery of early German and Baroque painting, with a rose garden overlooking the city.

What to know

• The prince-bishop's apartment can only be seen on a guided tour, offered at regular intervals during opening hours.
• The other rooms, including the Kaisersaal, can be visited without a guide.
• A painting gallery (Staatsgalerie) occupies part of the building and is included with the same ticket.
• The rose garden in the inner courtyard offers views over the city and can be visited on its own.
• The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

no dedicated parking, bus to Domplatz

Where this château is

Bamberg · Bamberg · Bayern

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Address

Bamberg, Bamberg

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

New Residence, Bamberg: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €7. Child: free. Reduced: €6. Free for: children and young people up to the completed age of 18.

Where is the Neue Residenz located?

It stands in Bamberg, Bavaria, on the cathedral square, next to the Alte Hofhaltung.

Who commissioned the Neue Residenz?

The Baroque wings were built for Prince-Bishop Lothar Franz von Schönborn between 1697 and 1703, to designs by Leonhard Dientzenhofer, following the earlier Renaissance wings of 1604 to 1612.

Do you need a guide to visit the Neue Residenz?

Only the prince-bishop's apartment requires a guided tour; the other rooms, including the Kaisersaal, can be seen without one.

What is depicted in the Kaisersaal?

Wall and ceiling frescoes painted by Melchior Steidl between 1707 and 1709, showing the ties between the prince-bishopric and the rulers of the Holy Roman Empire.

Are there paintings on display at the Neue Residenz?

Yes, the building houses the Staatsgalerie of the Bavarian state art collections, featuring early German and Baroque paintings.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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• Wikidata Q430550
• Official website

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