Island District

The Inselstadt, in Bamberg

The Inselstadt, the island town, is the bourgeois district of Bamberg, nestled between the arms of the Regnitz. The Bamberg audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively historic heart, where the picturesque Little Venice is notably located.

The island town between the arms of the river

After crossing two bridges, as you would cross borders, you enter the Inselstadt, the island town of Bamberg. This district, located on an island between two arms of the Regnitz, was historically that of the burghers and the merchants, as opposed to the episcopal hill, the domain of the clergy. It is the commercial and lively heart of the town, crossed by lively streets, squares, shops and cafés. The Inselstadt also shelters the famous Little Venice, a picturesque alignment of former fishermen's houses with colourful façades and small gardens descending to the water. This district of unique charm is one of the most attractive of Bamberg.

What to see

Here you wander in the bourgeois and lively district nestled between the arms of the Regnitz, its lively streets, its squares, shops and cafés, and you admire the famous Little Venice, an alignment of colourful former fishermen's houses by the water. The Inselstadt is the attractive heart of Bamberg. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Inselstadt lies on an island between two arms of the Regnitz, in the heart of Bamberg, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public district; the shops and cafés have their own hours. It is particularly lively during the day and in fine weather.

What is the Inselstadt in Bamberg?

The island town, historic district of the burghers and merchants located on an island between two arms of the Regnitz, the commercial and lively heart of Bamberg, which shelters the famous Little Venice.

Where is the Inselstadt?

On an island between two arms of the Regnitz, in the heart of Bamberg, in Germany.