Bamberg old town — Attraction in Bamberg

Bamberg, the beer capital of Germany

We took the one hour drive to Bamberg, known for its amazing old town (Altstadt) and supposingly the Beer capital of Germany

Parking was a bit of a challenge, wrong carpark and a 1 Kilometer walk to the old town district with its famous Dom! Lesson learned!

Here a little overview hijacked from Dr. Google:

Bamberg is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, laid out over 7 hills where the Regnitz and Main rivers meet. Its old town preserves structures from the 11th to 19th centuries including the muraled Altes Rathaus (town hall), which occupies an island in the Regnitz reached by arched bridges. The Romanesque Bamberg Cathedral, begun in the 11th century, features 4 towers and numerous stone carvings.

We did walk the entire length of this picturesque town and it was truly amazing, but I let the Pictures speak for itself!

Enjoy this little photographic journey!

My 5 cents, visit in the spring or autumn time, and enjoy this city of truly historic magnificent value! Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Worth visiting

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Bamberg Old Town is a gorgeous, old, medieval, World Heritage town in southern Germany and northern Bavaria. The king of Germany, Henry II, made it the seat of a bishopric in 1007. Bamberg was meant to be a second Rome. After that, its architecture influenced northern Germany and Hungary. It was also the center of the Enlightenment in Germany in the 18th century.

Its streets are lined with cobblestone and its medieval style is everywhere to be seen. Make sure to pay attention to the wonderful, intricate signs hanging from the building and shops. There is a lot to see here, from the Neu Residence of the Prince Bishops, to their beautiful Rose Garden, to the Bamberg Cathedral to museums and bridges. Walk around and enjoy the city that was, lucky for us, not bombed during the war.

The bridge connecting the Old Town is really lovely too, so be sure to stroll across it. Check out a bakery, have a wonderful German pretzel or kuchen (cake), or try their famous Rauchbier, smoked beer (an acquired taste I was told, unless you like beer that tastes like bacon!).

Make sure that you have lots of time to explore, but you can walk to most of the...

The Christmas market in Bamberg is one of the most beautiful and traditional in Germany. Located in the old city center, the fair takes place around the Church of St. Ghidoni and attracts thousands of visitors every year.

The Bamberg Christmas Market offers a wide range of traditional products such as Christmas decorations, wooden and ceramic toys, scented candles and many other gifts perfect for the holiday season. You can also enjoy local specialties such as bratwurst and glühwein (spiced mulled wine) or taste different assortments of traditional cakes and sweets.

The atmosphere of the fair is charming, with light garlands, vibrant lights and carols in the background. Brightly painted kiosks provide a picturesque setting, and the aroma of cinnamon and fresh scones fills the air.

The Bamberg Christmas Market is open every day from the end of November until Christmas and is a perfect destination for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the winter holidays in a historic and...