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Stories from Bamberg.
Seasonal tips, insider picks and background on the UNESCO world heritage city.

2 May 2026 · 7 min read
Day trips from Bamberg – 5 ideas for a second weekend
Spending a few days in Bamberg and want to see more? These five destinations are all under 60 minutes away and worth at least half a day.
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15 April 2026 · 7 min read
Sandkerwa 2026 – what you should know about Bamberg's biggest festival
Five days of smoke beer, live music and thousands of visitors in the Sand quarter. A local's guide with directions, stage tips, brewery-hopping and the question of whether the fishermen's joust really lives up to the hype.
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5 March 2026 · 8 min read
Bamberg's brewery culture – a small beer guide for beginners
Nine active breweries in a city of 80,000 people. What smoke beer actually is, where to drink the best Seidla and why you'll never again just order 'a beer'.
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10 January 2026 · 6 min read
Bamberg in winter: 5 highlights off the tourist trail
When the crowds leave, Bamberg shows its quieter side. Our five favourite winter spots between mulled wine and empty alleys.
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