Your Bamberg City Tour

Don Bosco Ferry – Project & Event Venue on the Water

A moored ferry on Bamberg’s riverbank run by Don Bosco as a social‑education project: learning venue, community space and bookable event location connected to local water & engineering history.

Don Bosco Ferry moored with gangway on Bamberg’s riverbank

The Don Bosco Ferry is a distinctive riverside spot combining social education, hands‑on practice and life by the water. Run by the Don Bosco institutions in Bamberg, it serves as a learning and community space and is also available for events, linking pedagogy with the city’s lively river culture. [2][5][1]

Highlights

  • Project & practice: A learning venue for youth and groups—connecting water, basic technique and teamwork. [2][4]
  • Events afloat: The ferry can be booked for celebrations, workshops or cultural formats; details on the Don Bosco pages. [5]
  • By the river: The setting brings you close to the water; promenades, bridges and canal heritage frame the experience. [1][3]
  • Engineering context: Info pages point to the historic canal and lock system—a neat bridge between nature, city and technology. [3][4]

Use & context

Operated by Don Bosco Bamberg, the ferry hosts practice‑oriented learning and community experiences—from shared tasks to responsible use of an unusual venue. Parallel event rental widens the scope from small team sessions to cultural evenings. For booking, capacity, equipment and house rules, follow the operator’s notes. [2][5]

At the same time it’s a riverfront stage for Bamberg: bridges, paths and lock references in the surroundings recall the region’s water‑ and transport history. The linked Ludwig‑Danube‑Main Canal pages help place your visit in context. [1][3][4]

Plan your stop

  • Current info: Dates, programs and notices (e.g., private groups, maintenance) are posted on Don Bosco and the tourism site. [1][2]
  • Bookings & terms: For events and group formats, contact early and clarify times, setup, safety and any catering/tech. [5]
  • Safety & courtesy: It’s a waterside venue—follow safety instructions and be mindful of residents, paths and nature. [2]
  • Getting there: Riverside within the city; promenades and bridges make it easy to combine with a walk. [1]

Nearby

About this page: Editorial overview based only on the linked sources. Last reviewed: 04 Nov 2025.

Sources

  1. https://www.bamberg.info/poi/don_bosco_faehre-10862/
  2. https://www.donboscobamberg.de/Leistungen/projekte/Don-Bosco-Faehre
  3. https://www.ludwig-donau-main-kanal.de/poi/don_bosco_faehre_bamberg-29149/
  4. https://bvm-bamberg.de/projektseiten/faehre-und-schleuse
  5. https://www.donboscobamberg.de/Leistungen/Ihr-Eventpartner/Faehre

FAQ

What is the Don Bosco Ferry?
A moored ferry operated by Don Bosco Bamberg as a **learning and community venue**, also **bookable for events**. [2][5]
Can it be rented?
Yes—booking, terms and specs are provided on the Don Bosco pages. [5][2]
Where do I find current programs and notices?
See Don Bosco and the city tourism listing for up‑to‑date schedules and notes. [1][2]