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.
Christmas markets and -events
Bamberg
Bamberg Christmas Market
November 26th, 2019 - December 23rd, 2019
During the Christmas season, the marketplace at Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg's pedestrian zone is filled with pre-Christmas magic. In the heart of the Old Town with its illuminated and decorated shops and streets, the irresistible aroma of grilled bratwurst, roasted almonds, mulled wine and lebkuchen fills the air. Toys and baubles hang from the market stands, selling ...
Christmas markets and -events
Bamberg
Advent Market in the Sand
November 29th, 2019 - December 1st, 2019
The mediaeval St. Elisabeth's Church and the stately town houses around St. Elisabeth's Square form the historical setting for the Advent Market in the Sand, Bamberg's oldest district. On the first weekend of Advent two dozen craftsmen and women gather to sell their Christmas wares. The Christmas fare is homemade and really quite special, reminding many visitors of their ...
Christmas markets and -events
Bamberg
Don Bosco Christmas Market
December 14th, 2019 - December 15th, 2019
Artists and craftspeople exhibit and sell their selected works in lovingly decorated stalls and booths on Jakobsberg hill with its impressive and historical ambiance.
Christmas markets and -events
Bamberg
Intercultural Crafts Christmas Market
December 14th, 2019 - December 15th, 2019
High quality crafts products sold by craftspeople from the region and a supporting programme showing the Christmas traditions and customs from different countries all over the world Situated in and around the lovingly renovated St. Johannes Chapel on Stephansberg hill.
Music performances
Bamberg
New Year's Eve concert by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
December 31st, 2019
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.
Events all about beer
Bamberg
Beer Day
April 23rd, 2020
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.
