Opening hours and guided tours
Current information
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the courtyard and Rose Garden of the New Residence will be closed to visitors all day.
The museum in the New Residence and the State Library will be fully accessible on that day.
Unfortunately, the Elector's Apartment and the Old German section of the State Gallery are not accessible until further notice due to renovation work. The other state rooms can be visited without restriction.
Opening hours
Bamberg New Residence and Rose Garden
April-3 October: daily 9 am-6 pm
4 October-March: daily 10 am-4 pm
The New Residence is closed only on 1 January, Shrove Tuesday and 24/ 25/ 31 December.
Guided tours
Guided tours of the Prince-Bishop's Apartment take place regularly. The other rooms can be visited without a guided tour.
