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  • View of Bamberg featuring the cathedral with its distinctive green spires in the background. In the foreground, there is a modern outdoor area with benches, trees, and several white dome-shaped structures on a gravel surface. Buildings with red-tiled roofs are visible in the middle ground.
  • Two people at the climbing wall of the Bamberg youth hostel. One person is standing at the top, holding onto a railing, while the other is climbing up the concrete wall using colorful holds. Green plants are growing behind the railing.
  • Breakfast area with a set table. On the table are white cups, red bowls, plates, and a small potted plant with a yellow flower. In the background, there is a buffet with various food items and dispensers. Red ceiling lights provide warm lighting.

Youth Hostel Bamberg "Am Kaulberg"

"Am Kaulberg"

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View of Bamberg featuring the cathedral with its distinctive green spires in the background. In the foreground, there is a modern outdoor area with benches, trees, and several white dome-shaped structures on a gravel surface. Buildings with red-tiled roofs are visible in the middle ground.
Two people at the climbing wall of the Bamberg youth hostel. One person is standing at the top, holding onto a railing, while the other is climbing up the concrete wall using colorful holds. Green plants are growing behind the railing.
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  • View of Bamberg featuring the cathedral with its distinctive green spires in the background. In the foreground, there is a modern outdoor area with benches, trees, and several white dome-shaped structures on a gravel surface. Buildings with red-tiled roofs are visible in the middle ground.
  • Two people at the climbing wall of the Bamberg youth hostel. One person is standing at the top, holding onto a railing, while the other is climbing up the concrete wall using colorful holds. Green plants are growing behind the railing.
  • Breakfast area with a set table. On the table are white cups, red bowls, plates, and a small potted plant with a yellow flower. In the background, there is a buffet with various food items and dispensers. Red ceiling lights provide warm lighting.

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Highlights

  • Directly at the world cultural heritage
  • Large parks with extensive playgrounds
  • Hiking and climbing paradise Franconia

Equipment

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Accessible Germany Accessibility certified
awarded with the organic seal according to EU legislation organic seal
quality management - service with ideas and and passion smile - certified quality

Guest services

  • board game rental
  • community-TV
  • Spoken languages:
    english, german
  • indoor table tennis
  • kicker
  • luggage storage
  • pool table
  • WiFi access in public spaces for free
  • WiFi access in the meeting rooms for free

Food & Drinks

  • breakfast buffet from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
  • packed lunch
  • veggieday Monday
  • vegan dishes on request
  • gluten free food on request
  • other catering requests on request
  • water free

For cyclists

  • bike rental (1,5 km)
  • places in covered bicycle stand: 25

For families

  • high chair for children

For cyclists

  • bike rental (1,5 km)
  • places in covered bicycle stand: 25

For families

  • high chair for children

For wheelchair users

  • lift
  • stepless access to the building
  • wheelchair accessible rooms with en suite bathroom: 1

Outdoor

  • climbing wall / bouldering wall
  • fenced area
  • patio

For wheelchair users

  • lift
  • stepless access to the building
  • wheelchair accessible rooms with en suite bathroom: 1

Outdoor

  • climbing wall / bouldering wall
  • fenced area
  • patio

Prices

Room equipment

108 beds in 31 rooms

  • Two views of a dormitory room in a youth hostel. On the left, a bunk bed with a wooden ladder, white bedding, and a closed wardrobe. On the right, the same room from a different angle with two bunk beds, a small table with chairs, and a window in the background.

    Twin room

    • 1 bunk bed
    • Shower and WC in the room
    • Washbasin in the room
    • Table, wardrobe, chairs
  • Two views of a dormitory room in a youth hostel. On the left, a bunk bed with a wooden ladder, white bedding, and a closed wardrobe. On the right, the same room from a different angle with two bunk beds, a small table with chairs, and a window in the background.

    Twin room

    • 1 bunk bed
    • Shower and WC in the room
    • Washbasin in the room
    • Table, wardrobe, chairs
  • Four-bed room in the Bamberg youth hostel with two wooden bunk beds and white bedding. The room also includes a small table with chairs, a wardrobe, white walls, and a radiator beneath the window.

    Four-bed room

    • 2 bunk beds
    • Shower and WC in the room
    • Washbasin in the room
    • Table, wardrobes, chairs
  • Six-bed room in the Bamberg youth hostel with three bunk beds, each with white bedding and wooden ladders. The room has a modern design with light-colored walls and flooring, a small table with chairs, and storage cabinets. Bright natural light creates a welcoming atmosphere.

    Six-bed room

    • 3 bunk beds
    • Shower and WC in the room
    • Washbasin in the room
    • Table, wardrobes, chairs
  • Six-bed room in the Bamberg youth hostel with three bunk beds, each with white bedding and wooden ladders. The room has a modern design with light-colored walls and flooring, a small table with chairs, and storage cabinets. Bright natural light creates a welcoming atmosphere.

    Six-bed room

    • 3 bunk beds
    • Shower and WC in the room
    • Washbasin in the room
    • Table, wardrobes, chairs
  • Two views of a family room in the Bamberg youth hostel. The first shows a double bed and a bunk bed with wall decorations and lighting. The second view shows a dining area with a table and chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator next to the entrance to a bathroom.

    Family room

    • Bunk bed and double bed
    • Bathroom, shower, WC, washbasi
    • Fridge & microwave
    • Table, wardrobes, chairs
  • Two views of a family room in the Bamberg youth hostel. The first shows a double bed and a bunk bed with wall decorations and lighting. The second view shows a dining area with a table and chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator next to the entrance to a bathroom.

    Family room

    • Bunk bed and double bed
    • Bathroom, shower, WC, washbasi
    • Fridge & microwave
    • Table, wardrobes, chairs
  • Seminar room "Domblick" in the Bamberg youth hostel with several wooden chairs and tables arranged in rows. At the front, a large flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall next to a whiteboard. The room features white walls, large windows with vertical blinds, and plenty of natural light.

    Seminarroom Domblick

    • 50m², up to 25 people
    • Flat screen
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Technology & catering
  • Wheelchair-accessible room in the Bamberg youth hostel with a single bed with white bedding, a small table, a wooden chair, and a golden-colored bedside table. The floor is dark, with red wall accents near the entrance. Natural light enters through a window on the left side.

    Wheelchair room

    • 3 single beds
    • Shower/WC (for wheelchairs)
    • Washbasin in the room
    • Table, wardrobes, chairs
  • Two views of the dining hall in the Bamberg youth hostel. The first shows multiple tables and chairs, large windows with natural light, and a counter with bowls and utensils. The second view shows additional seating, red pendant lights, and a buffet area in the background.

    Dining room

    • Up to 90 people
    • 1 dining room
    • Organic components
    • Meals from the buffet
  • Two views of the dining hall in the Bamberg youth hostel. The first shows multiple tables and chairs, large windows with natural light, and a counter with bowls and utensils. The second view shows additional seating, red pendant lights, and a buffet area in the background.

    Dining room

    • Up to 90 people
    • 1 dining room
    • Organic components
    • Meals from the buffet
  • Two views of the outdoor area of the Bamberg youth hostel. On the left, a grassy slope with two people sitting and a building in the background. On the right, a rooftop terrace with seating and a view of Bamberg Cathedral and surrounding buildings.

    Outdoor area

    • Roof terrace (cathedral view)
    • Meadow in front of the house
  • Two views of the outdoor area of the Bamberg youth hostel. On the left, a grassy slope with two people sitting and a building in the background. On the right, a rooftop terrace with seating and a view of Bamberg Cathedral and surrounding buildings.

    Outdoor area

    • Roof terrace (cathedral view)
    • Meadow in front of the house
  • Recreational area in the Bamberg youth hostel with a pool table. One person is playing with a cue stick while another stands nearby. The room has white walls, large windows with radiators underneath, and a green playing surface with colorful billiard balls.

    Leisure area

    • Table football
    • Billiard
    • Table tennis

Meetings

Room Floor space
Max. number of participants
  • cinema
    cinema
  • parliament
    parliament
  • block
    block
  • U-shaped block
    U-shaped block
  • circle
    circle
 Floor Rent per day off
Domblick 51 sqm 30 16 20 16 - 2 upon request

Conference equipment

bluray player, CD player, copier, DVD player, Fax, flip chart, free wifi, internet access (WiFi), presentation case, speaker's desk, TV set, whiteboard

  • Bright and light-flooded seminar room for seminars with appropriate conference technology hp-meetings--1
  • Abundant conference catering at Bamberg Youth Hostel hp-meetings--2

Activities

  • Two individuals playing billiards in a room at the Bamberg youth hostel. One person is standing near the table, while the other is taking a shot with a cue stick. The room features large windows and modern lighting.

    Billiard

    Play fun matches of billiard at Bamberg Youth Hostel

  • Two individuals at the climbing wall of the Bamberg youth hostel. One person is standing at the top holding onto a railing, while the other is climbing up using colorful handholds. Greenery and buildings are visible in the background.

    Climbing wall

    Not only children can romp and climb here.

  • Rooftop terrace of the Bamberg youth hostel with several benches and seating areas. A few trees and plants provide greenery. In the background, Bamberg Cathedral with its distinctive towers is visible. The sky is partly cloudy.

    Roof terrace

    Enjoy sunny hours on the planted roof terrace of Bamberg Youth Hostel with a view of Bamberg Cathedral.

  • Panoramic view over the old town of Bamberg. In the foreground, old houses with red-tiled roofs, trees, a river with a bridge, and an ornate building with a tower. In the background, Bamberg Cathedral with its four towers under a blue sky with scattered clouds. © Franken Tourismus Holger Leue

    Old town of Bamberg

    Experience the world heritage city of Bamberg with its imperial cathedral on the Domberg and many other sights.

    Old town of Bamberg
  • In the foreground, the Regnitz River with a passenger ship named “Christl” filled with people. In the background, historic buildings line the riverbank.

    Water tours on the Regnitz

    Discover Bamberg from a completely new perspective! Whether on a boat, in a gondola or from a canoe.

    Water tours on the Regnitz
  • Overhead view of the historic bird hall at the Natural History Museum. The hall is decorated in blue and white, with tall white display cabinets along the walls. An upper-level balcony with a blue railing runs around the room. The ceiling features a blue oval section in the center, and a large portrait hangs on one wall. Natural light enters through multiple windows. © Museen der Stadt Bamberg

    Natural History Museum

    Here you can admire unique biological and geological exhibits and the "Bird Hall" natural history room.

    Natural History Museum
  • Large, spiraling ascending pathway winding around a central tree with green and yellow leaves. The path is built on multiple levels, and people are walking along it. © Bayerische Staatsforsten AöR, Katja Fichtel

    Steigerwald treetop walk

    Walk on the 1150-metre-long wooden walkway, which stretches across all levels of the forest. Marvel at the world from

    Steigerwald treetop walk
  • Two wolves standing close together in a forested area with green foliage and trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating the scene. © Wildpark Hundshaupten

    Wildlife park

    A real insider go-to tip, especially for families: around 40 animal species live here in the varied park landscape.

    Wildlife park
  • Four people sitting on a rocky outcrop overlooking a wide valley. A red and white checkered blanket holds pretzels and drinks. In the background, rolling hills, scattered trees, and a partly cloudy sky. © BAMBERG Tourismus & Kongress Service

    Pleasure hiking in and around Bamberg

    The Bamberg region offers a variety of hiking routes in beautiful natural surroundings. Discover Bamberg!

    Pleasure hiking in and around Bamberg
  • Interior view of a bouldering gym with green flooring, variously sized climbing walls and obstacles featuring colorful climbing holds. The ceiling is semi-circular and mostly made of glass, allowing natural light into the hall. © Blockhelden Bamberg

    Bamberg bouldering hall

    Whether young, old, fat, thin, experienced athlete or beginner - here, everyone gets their money's worth!

    Bamberg bouldering hall

Location and arrival

Town centre: 0.5 km
Bus: Bus stop Schulplatz (0.1 km)
Railway station: Bamberg (2.1 km)
Airport: Nuremberg (65 km)
Public transport VGN

The reception is open 8.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. , 3.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Check-in 3.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Hostel is open all year round except Christmas. 23. Dec 2025 - 26. Dec 2025

Bamberg Youth Hostel does not have its own parking spaces. Limited parking and stopping facilities (with parking disk) are available for loading and unloading in front of the building. Parking is available along Würzburger Straße or Panzerleite (approx. 5 - 10 min. on foot) or in the Geyerswörth underground parking garage (subject to a charge).

Useful information and tips for traveling by coach can be found here.

contact

Youth Hostel Bamberg "Am Kaulberg"

"Am Kaulberg"

Unterer Kaulberg 30 · 96049 Bamberg

Tel. +49 951 2995289-0 ·

Management: Julia Herrnleben

Agency: Diakonisches Werk Bamberg-Forchheim e.V.

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Phone +49 89 922098555

service.bayern@jugendherberge.de

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