10 Wonderful Things to Do in Bamberg, Germany, Bamberg, Germany

Word of mouth often has a big influence on me when visiting well-covered regions like Bavaria. Having never really explored Bavaria much, I didn’t mind experiencing popular destinations like Nuremberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The other big destination that I’d heard great things about was the wonderful town of Bamberg. Even though I’d only seen the same few attractions photographed over and over, people assured me there were plenty of things to do in Bamberg. They weren’t wrong.

With several waterways and the town built upon seven hills, Bamberg’s the kind of place where there’s something new to see around every corner. Visiting Bamberg you’ll be hit with a barrage of grand historical attractions and too many scenic viewpoints to name. Here’s an idea of what to do in Bamberg should you decide to see this Bavarian delight and don’t know where to start your sightseeing.

When you visit Bamberg, there’s no way you can miss the town’s most iconic attraction. Sitting on a tiny island connected by grand bridges is the Bamberg Old Town Hall. In German the Altes Rathaus, this historical landmark is as unusual as it is stunning. And we’re not just talking about the idea of putting the town hall out on an island. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).