Steigerwald Forest
Located in the heart of Franconia, the Steigerwald Forest encompasses vineyards, woodlands, and wetlands. It is an unspoiled environment: The Steigerwald is almost entirely protected as a nature park.
There is a network of biking and hiking trails that meanders through the woods with their majestic oak and beech trees, past bogs and lowland meadows. Located in the middle of the forest is the city of Bamberg. Bamberg’s entire old city is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and an architectural gem. A thousand years of history have left their witnesses in the form of the Imperial Cathedral and the picturesque Fishermen’s Quarter among other things. For a look at the rural culture and history of the area, go no further than the Franconian Living History Museum in Bad Windsheim.
The Western portion of the Steigerwald is home to exquisite wines, whereas the Eastern portion is known for an entirely different delicacy: Carp hatcheries abound at the ponds around Aischgrund.
Events all about beer
Bamberg
Beer Day
April 23rd, 2021
Annual day celebrating beer and brewing history, commemorating the anniversary of the Bavarian Purity Law from 1516. All of the Bamberg breweries get together and stage an event, serving a range of their speciality beers all day on the central Maxplatz Square in town.
Music performances
Bamberg
New Year's Eve concert by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
December 31st, 2021
Every year, the Symphony Orchestra holds a New Year's Eve concert. It has become something of a tradition and is a popular cultural ritual in Bamberg. Together with the fireworks, the music rings in the New Year in the afternoon and evening.
