Wine tradition in Bamberg and the Bamberg region

When people hear the name Bamberg, they often think of its traditional beer culture. But anyone who takes a closer look at the city soon discovers that two worlds of flavour meet in Bamberg. This is because the UNESCO World Heritage city lies right on the border between wine and beer. In addition to the brewing culture, the so-called ‘Häcker’ - the Franconian word for winegrowers - are an integral part of the city's history.
 
Over 1000 years ago, long before the city became famous for its brewing culture, the Bamberg valley basin already had numerous wine-growing areas. For example, wine was already being grown on the southern slope of the St Michael's monastery complex, the Cameradenweinberg, in the 12th century. Over the following centuries, vines were also cultivated on areas such as the Abtsberg and near St Getreu. The Bamberg Gardeners‘ and Growers’ Museum - housed in a typical gardener's house in the heart of the gardeners' quarter - offers an authentic insight into the city's wine-growing history. Even today, wine is grown on the southern slope of the St Michael's monastery complex and can be purchased in the monastery shop on Michaelsberg.

The Franconian wine is tasted during various experiences.