The Altenburg above Bamberg is rented for private events by the castle association, the Altenburgverein. The main room, the Rittersaal in the Palas, seats 100 to 120 guests. A glass hall with a terrace is available for receptions, and civil weddings take place in the gallery for about 30 guests. The offer fits receptions, concerts, anniversaries and wedding ceremonies in a medieval castle setting.
Seminars and company events
The rental page does not mention seminars or equipment, so a company should treat the castle as an event venue rather than a conference centre. The Rittersaal is the room for a dinner, a talk or a concert with up to 120 chairs. The association itself stages events there, such as an operetta concert listed in its yearly programme, which shows that the hall works for seated audiences. The Gläserner Saal, with its terrace overlooking the city, is described as a place for reception drinks. The Klausen, small rooms in the towers, suit groups of about 10 to 15 for a private meeting or a tasting.
The association handles inquiries by email and replies with an offer, so say the date, the number of guests and the type of event in the first message.
Weddings and receptions
Civil ceremonies are held in the Galerie on the first floor of the Palas, with seating for about 30 guests. They take place on selected Saturdays from May to October. The date is reserved through the online wedding calendar of the Bamberg registry office, which charges its own fee. The castle room fee covers decoration, cleaning and service, and is due at least 10 days before the ceremony. The gallery has no step-free access.
After the ceremony the managing director of the association can arrange a champagne reception. The association asks couples to get in touch early. Only the wedding car may park in the inner courtyard, while other guests use the free car park in front of the castle. Rice, petals and similar items may not be thrown in the castle or the courtyard.
Rooms and capacities
Rittersaal: seated 100 to 120 guests, in the Palas.
Gläserner Saal: glass hall with a terrace and a view of the city, for receptions. No capacity is given.
Klausen: tower rooms for about 10 to 15 guests.
Galerie: civil ceremonies for about 30 guests, first floor of the Palas.
Catering
The pages do not describe kitchens or caterers. Ask the association which caterers are allowed and whether food can be served in the Rittersaal.
History and setting
The castle stands in Bamberg and the association also organizes guided tours, including some of rooms not usually open to tourists, for groups of up to 20. The Altenburg also hosts public events such as concerts and the open monument day, so confirm that your date is free.
Getting there
Drive to the free car park in front of the castle. The inner courtyard is reserved for the wedding car. Check the association's own access information for the walk up from the town.
