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Amberg

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Amberg

Amberg sits on the route: 10 minutes from Poppenricht, 57km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.

Amberg is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 44,737, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Amberg sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amberg to your route.

About Amberg

Amberg (German pronunciation: [ˈambɛʁk] ) is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is located in the Upper Palatinate about halfway between Regensburg and Bayreuth.

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What are the best things to do in Amberg?

Amberg offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Amberg located?

Amberg is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4429 latitude, 11.8627 longitude.

What is the population of Amberg?

Amberg has a population of approximately 44,737 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
44,737
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.4429, 11.8627

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Amberg

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt

The world's largest collection of Maybach luxury automobiles, gleaming inside a restored Express Works factory hall in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.

34 km · about 40 min drive

bridge

Regensburg Stone Bridge

A 12th-century medieval stone bridge spanning the Danube, masterpiece of engineering beside Regensburg's UNESCO old town.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Regensburg Old Town

A UNESCO-listed medieval trading city on the Danube with remarkably well-preserved patrician towers and the Stone Bridge from 1146.

50 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Norisring

Street circuit lapping the monumental Zeppelinfeld grandstand in Nuremberg; Germany's answer to Monaco, it has hosted the roaring Norisring Speedweekend since 1947.

54 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Walhalla

A neoclassical marble temple modeled on the Parthenon, overlooking the Danube near Regensburg and honoring German heroes.

56 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle

The historic heart of Franconia featuring the Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer's house, and Germany's most famous Christmas market.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Amberg

  • 49 kmRegensburg Stone BridgeA 12th-century medieval stone bridge spanning the Danube, masterpiece of engineering beside Regensburg's UNESCO old town.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Amberg.

Kümmersbruck

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 10,365

Poppenricht

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 3,319

Ammerthal

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 2,017

Ebermannsdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 2,524

Ursensollen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 3,690

Freudenberg

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 4,268

Sulzbach-Rosenberg

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 19,379

Hahnbach

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 5,257

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