Highlights of the Upcoming Season

• Old Town walks with a compact overview of squares, alleys, and striking buildings.
• Architecture tours focusing on fortifications (including city wall, city gates, city moat).
• Moderated presentation on the Glass Cathedral with insights into planning, construction, and use.
• Evening experience formats, such as torchlight walks or themed costume tours.
• Culinary and brewing culture tours with tasting stops in the city center.

The specific dates are continuously published via the official channels and regularly expanded. Early reservation is recommended.

Formats and Expected Schedule

Old Town Tour (approx. 90 minutes)

Compact walk through the historic city center with stops at central squares, selected church interiors, and characteristic townhouses. Ideal as an introduction to the city.

• Typical times: morning and afternoon slots.
• Meeting point: often Tourist Information Amberg (Hallplatz).
• Booking: online or directly on site, remaining tickets depending on availability.

City Wall, City Gates & City Moat (approx. 90 minutes)

Specialized tour of the fortifications with exemplary sections along the wall ring and striking gate structures. Suitable for anyone wanting to experience urban development and public space outdoors.

• Recommendation: wear weatherproof shoes and plan for short routes with slight inclines.
• Variants: routes with circular character and thematic focuses.

Glass Cathedral: Moderated Presentation

Multimedia-moderated insight into the planning, construction, and use of the building in the exhibition space. The event is also aimed at architecture enthusiasts without prior knowledge.

• Note on accessibility: access options are partially limited; details are provided in advance during booking.
• Age rating: designed for teenagers and adults.
• Booking: binding reservation is usually required.

Evening Experience Tours

Atmospheric formats such as torchlight walks, executioner themes, or city watch tours. Ideal for groups, clubs, and families with older children.

• Duration: usually 60–90 minutes.
• Equipment: depending on the format, safe LED torches are provided.
• Recommendation: book early, as contingents are limited.

Culinary and Brewing Culture

Guided tasting walks through the city center with stops at selected establishments. Often bookable with non-alcoholic alternatives.

Booking, Groups & Organization

• Registration: public dates are published online; remaining tickets may be available at the Tourist Information.
• Groups: exclusive tours with individual scheduling and language selection (e.g., German, English, etc.).
• Ticketing: digital booking preferred; payment methods depending on the organizer.
• Number of participants: limited places per date; maximum group sizes apply for groups.
• Weather: tours generally take place in all weather conditions; check for short-term notices in advance.
• Accessibility: varies depending on the route; information is provided in the event descriptions.
• Meeting point: often Tourist Information at Hallplatz; exact details are in the booking confirmation.

Seasonality & Calendar Overview

Regular city tours are offered throughout the year. In the warmer months, the frequency is usually higher, while in late autumn and winter, more evening and themed formats are on the program. Special dates, additional languages, and thematic focuses are continuously added.

The updated calendar is available on the official pages and is continuously supplemented.

Preparation Tips

• Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start to check tickets/registration.
• Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• For indoor formats (e.g., Glass Cathedral), pay attention to notes on bags, photo and audio recordings.
• For groups: specify language preference and thematic preferences when booking.
• Read accessibility notes in the event text; contact in advance if you have questions.

Service & Contact

Current dates, availability, and booking can be found via the official pages of the City of Amberg and the respective organizers. The Tourist Information at Hallplatz assists with selection, booking, and questions about routes, accessibility, and group formats.

Sources & Further Information

1. City of Amberg – Tourism — Date overview, booking, contact (accessed 2025-12-10)
2. City of Amberg – Sights — Overview of central locations of the tours (accessed 2025-12-10)
3. Bauhaus Archive – Walter Gropius — Background on architectural history (general; accessed 2025-12-10)