Museums: Special Exhibitions & Tours
Rainy days are ideal for upcoming museum dates. In Amberg, announcements of new special exhibitions, interactive formats, and tours appear regularly.
- Air Museum Amberg: announces upcoming exhibitions, workshops, and family tours
- City Museum Amberg: publishes next temporary exhibitions and public tours
- Tip: Places for tours are often allocated in advance; early booking secures your preferred date
All upcoming dates can be found in the organizer's calendar.
Cinema: Program and Family Highlights
The Amberg cinema program continuously offers new screenings – from family afternoons to special series. For spontaneous rainy days, short-term bookable screenings are suitable.
- Program overview: up-to-date in the cinema calendar
- Recommendation: Secure seats in advance, especially on weekends and during holidays
- Accessibility and age ratings: check in the respective film entry in advance
Ice Rink: Public Skating Times & Ice Disco
The Amberg ice rink publishes upcoming public skating times, course windows, and event formats such as ice disco during the season.
- Next slots: viewable in the ice rink calendar
- Rental equipment: limited contingents, timely arrival or reservation recommended
- Important note: Pay attention to season and maintenance intervals; dates may change at short notice
Churches & Culture: Concerts and City Tours
In Amberg's churches and cultural institutions, regular future organ and choir concerts, readings, and interior tours take place – a quiet, weather-independent option.
- Current concert dates: in the city event calendar
- Tours in the old town/church interiors: upcoming dates online
- Note: Available seat capacities vary; early registration increases planning security
Regional Family Events Indoor
In the immediate vicinity of Amberg, new indoor family offers are constantly appearing, such as activity afternoons in play and movement landscapes or theme days in leisure halls.
- Next child-friendly events: in the regional tourism calendar
- Reservation: Time slots are often quickly booked out when it rains
- Age & size rules: check in the event entry before booking
Science & Stars: Planetarium Programs
For rainy days, it's worth taking a look at the upcoming programs of the nearest large planetarium in the metropolitan region. The show schedules offer family-friendly presentations and expert lectures that take place regardless of the weather.
- Next shows: in the planetarium program calendar
- Language, age rating, and duration: in the respective show description
- Recommendation: Secure online tickets, as popular shows are booked out early
Industrial History: Theuern – Upcoming Dates
In neighboring Theuern, seasonal opening days, tours, and special formats are announced for the Mining and Industrial Museum of Eastern Bavaria – well suited for an educational rainy day.
- Next tours & activity days: in the museum calendar
- Season start and opening days: check online in advance
- Group bookings: contingents are limited; reserve early
Planning for Rain: Booking, Time Slots, Capacity
- Check availability: Up-to-date calendars of the organizers show free slots and additional dates.
- Use online tickets: Saves waiting time and ensures admission during high demand.
- Flexible time slots: Early or late slots are often less crowded when it rains.
- Arrival and parking: Allow extra buffer time in case of heavy rain.
- Cancellation conditions: Read in the ticket or event entry before booking.
FAQ
How do I find the next indoor dates in Amberg the fastest?
Most quickly via the city event calendar and the calendars of the individual facilities (pool, museums, cinema, ice rink). You can find the links above in the sources.
Do I absolutely have to book in advance for rainy weekends?
Advance booking is recommended. Many providers control admission via time slots; popular slots are quickly booked out when it rains.
Are there additional events at short notice in bad weather?
Yes, some venues release additional tours, slots, or special screenings when demand is high. Check the online calendars on the day of the event.
Which indoor offers are suitable for families with children?
Indoor pool slots, family-friendly cinema screenings, child-appropriate museum tours, and regional family events are good options. Details on age ratings and supervision requirements can be found in the respective event entry.
Where can I see if an event is sold out or times have changed?
In the official booking system or event entry of the organizers. Remaining places, cancellations, and time changes are updated there first.
Can I combine two indoor events in one day?
Yes. Plan with buffered time slots and prefer nearby locations. Check opening times and travel and parking information in advance.
Do planetarium or ice rink programs also take place in heavy rain?
Usually yes, as the offers are indoors. Short-term changes (e.g. technical reasons) are announced online.
