Rosengarten Bamberg

Rosengarten Bamberg is a Baroque rose garden in Bamberg featuring a central pathway intersection with a fountain at its heart. Approximately 4,500 roses grow in 70 geometrically structured flower beds that form the foundation of the entire layout.

Prince-Bishop Friedrich Karl von Schönborn commissioned architect Balthasar Neumann to design this garden in 1733, converting a Renaissance-era space into a Baroque creation. The sculptural elements were added between 1760 and 1761, reflecting artistic developments of that period.

The sculptures throughout the garden depict scenes from ancient mythology, woven naturally into the geometric design of the flower beds. These artworks tell stories from antiquity as you walk through the arranged spaces.

The garden features gravel paths that are accessible for wheelchair users and provide a stable walking surface year-round. The best time to visit is during the growing season from spring through fall when the roses are in full bloom.

Built into the garden wall is a memorial to Otto of Greece and his wife Amalie, featuring inscriptions in both Greek and German. This forgotten reminder connects the garden to a 19th-century European royal family story that few visitors notice.

Location: Bamberg

GPS coordinates: 49.89190,10.88170

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05