Strolling through the Nativity Town
Nativity scenes rank among the loveliest - and the most tangible - aspects of the Christmas season. This is especially true of Bamberg, the Nativity Town. On a reflective stroll along the nativity trail, walkers will discover an abundance of nativity scenes spread across around 36 stations, including the Cathedral, small chapels, museums and public buildings all around Bamberg's Old Town and beyond in the outskirts and in Bamberg County.
Nativity scene in the Tourist Information Bamberg
The Christmas Crib was made by "crib master builder" Karl-Heinz Exner and is from his private collection.
Annual Cribs
Some of the Cribs and Nativity Scenes in Bamberg’s churches continue throughout the year as annual cribs. These go on to show scenes from the bible, both from the old testament and the new testament. In Bamberg: St. Jakob Maria Hilf St. Josef in Gaustadt St. Kunigund St. Gangolf In ...
Nativity Museum Bamberg
A rich exhibition with mainly historical Christmas scriptures and crib performances. The museum shows a new selection of Nativity Scenes every year, different in origin, material, and age from all over the world. There is a small museum shop in the foyer where you can also buy figurines and ...
Year-round nativity scene in the Maria Hilf Church
The annual crib shows the gospels in 25 different scenes. The spotlight falls on biblical events at Christmas, Easter and Whitsun. Information: +49 951/41472 oder +49 951/130530
Year-round nativity scene in the St. Kunigund Church
An oriental nativity scene is displayed in the entrance and appropriate scenes are created every Sunday or for each season. Information: +49 (0)951/9163848-0
Year-round nativity scene in the St. Gangolf's Church
The cabinet nativity scene, situated in the left spire, contains jointed figures made in the 18th till 20th centuries. Information: www.st-gangolf.de
Year-round nativity scene in the St. Jakob's Church
The oriental nativity scene featuring carved wood and clothed figurines is a year-round presentation. Information: +49 (0)951/2995590
Year-round nativity scene in the St. Josef Church in Gaustadt
The nativity scene is based on folklore and oriental interpretations. It is, in fact, a year-round crib. In addition, four wooden relief images on the high altar depict the Holy Night, Joseph's dream, the flight to Egypt and Jesus in the temple as a twelve-year-old boy. The centrepiece shows ...
Large-scale nativity Maximiliansplatz
Since 1983, a nativity scene house with almost life-sized figures, designed in Franconian half-timbering style, has been set up every year. It is a foundation of the Franconian Market Merchants' Association and is looked after by "Verein Bamberger Krippenfreunde e.V.", the Bamberg Nativity Scene ...
Large-scale nativity Schönleinsplatz
A nativity scene featuring life-size figures has been placed here every year since 1963.. Information: +49 (0)951 877420 / www.bsb-bamberg.de
Large-scale nativity Kunigundenschule
In 1990 the Gartenstadt district added another large nativity scene with life-size statues to Bamberg's rich collection. Information: +49 (0)951/9685338
"Peephole" - Nativity scene in the Kunigunden chapel
Behind the mighty west towers of the cathedral, an angel in the vicarage points to the small Kunigunden chapel. There you can discover a nativity scene during Advent and Christmas through a small "peephole". By pressing a switch, the light and many a movable element are set in motion.
Nativity Scene from St. Michael in the pedestrian zone
This crib shows 5 scenes and was originally shown in the church St Michael's itself, but as the church is being renovated at least until 2026, it is now on show in the Hauptwachstraße - among the pedestrian zone.
Nativity scene in the Cathedral
The new Christmas Crib is in the northern transept and shows a modern Nativity Scene with weekly changing scenes. Information: +49 (0)951/5022590 /www.dompfarrei.de
Nativity scenes at the courthouse Bamberg
Every year, nativity scene maker Karl-Heinz Exner shows "Nativity scenes from across the world" in the foyer of the courthouse in Bamberg. Information: +49 (0)951/63317 od. 0172/89 26 042 / www.krippenbauer-exner.de
Nativitiy scene in the Missionary Museum Bug
Nativity scenes are displayed from South America, Africa and Asia. Nativitiy scenes are on sale here. Information: 0951/56214
Nativity scene in the Altenburg Castle
A Franconian nativity scene has been presented in the castle chapel on Bamberg's highest hill during Advent since 1993. Information: www.altenburgverein.de
Nativity scene in the Auferstehungskirche
During the Christmas period, the birth of Christ can be seen in the stable in Bethlehem. The figurines were carved in the Grödnertal valley and refined by a wood-carver near Gröbenzell. They are made of natural-finish limewood. The nativity scene was hand-made completely by volunteers. ...
Nativity scene in the Erlöserkirche
The nativity scene at the Erlöserkirche (Church of our Redeemer) creates an international slant on the Christmas story. The pottered figurines were made at the workshop of Peruvian nativity scene artist Carlos Diaz. Information: +49 (0)951/23688 / www.erloeserkirche-bamberg.de
Nativity scene in St. Elisabeth's church
Nativity Scenes during the Christmas season and throughout the year, next to the late Gothic high altar, eight colored stained-glass windows by Markus Lüpertz as well as the artist's bronze figure "Apoll" on the side of St. Elisabeth. At the foot of Cathedral Hill, St. Elisabeth's Church ...
Nativity scene in the Church of Our Lady
The nativity scene was created in the 18th century and is one of the most famous Christmas cribs in Franconia. Information: 0951 / 52018; www.obere-pfarre-bamberg.de
Nativity scene in the St. Anna's Church
Set against the backdrop of an oriental landscape the Christmas story is presented by carved wooden figurines in colourful clothing. Information: +49 (0)951/133200 / www.st-anna-bamberg.de
Nativity scene in the St. Heinrich's Church
The nativity scene is a beautiful and realistic display. The water flowing down the rockface is a special attraction for children. Information: +49 (0)951/31773
Nativity scene in the St. Josef's Church in Hain district
Eight different scenes are presented. Especially worth seeing is the landscape backdrop created in a most realistic fashion with lots of natural material. Information: +49 (0)951/981210 / www.st-martin-bamberg.de
Nativity scene in the St. Joseph church in district Wildensorg
The nativity scene, designed in the southern Bavarian style, depicts six scenes until Candlemas in February. The crib was created in 1983. Information: +49 (0)951/2995590 Von Palmsonntag bis Pfingstsonntag ist eine Passionskrippe aufgebaut.
Nativity scene in the St. Martin's Church
This 19th century nativity scene featuring a total of 200 wooden figures. Information: +49 (0)951/981210 / www.st-martin-bamberg.de
Nativity scene in the St. Otto's Church
All the buildings depicted in the scenery are from the parish of St. Otto Information: +49 (0)951/9684372
Nativity scene in the St. Stephan's Church
The only modern nativity scene on the trail was created in coloured stone in the course of several years by artist Winni Bechtel-Kluge. Many figurines from before and after Christmas are gathered around the Baby Jesus. It is possible to get very close to the figures which are up to 80cm in ...
Nativity scene in the St. Urban's Church
This modern church is home to a large-scale oriental nativity scene. Information: +49 (0)951/2974960
Nativity scene in the St. Wolfgang's Church
The Christmas story is displayed in different scenes based on the oriental and Hebrew model. Information: +49 (0)951/130361
Passion cribs
The Passion cribs, also known as the "earnest cribs" show Jesus' passion in the form of cribs during Lent. In the run-up to Easter these cribs depict scenes from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the passion of Christ, crucifixion, and resurrection. In contrast to the classical Christmas cribs, the ...
Nativity scenes in the Matern Chapel - Verein Bamberger Krippenfreunde e.V.
Nativity scenes then and now - 40 years of Bamberg Nativity Trail Approximatley 40 different Nativity Scenes of outstanding quality in oriental and regional style and some from all over the world are on show, mainly built especially for the exhibition. Information: +49 951/70042957 / ...
Exhibition of Provençal Nativity Figures at the University of Bamberg
A small exhibition at the University of Bamberg presents various nativity scenes Nativity scenes are translations of the biblical Christmas story into pictures. They can include only the Holy Family with ox and donkey, or they can show further figures and scenes, such as the Adoration of the ...
Museum of Christmas Cribs in the Old School House Hirschaid
Approximately 450 different Nativity Scenes and Christmas Cribs from all over the world are on show in the Museum
The Museum of Nativity Scenes in Baunach
The Museum of Nativity Scenes in Baunach, near Bamberg, shows Christmas cribs from the 18th – 21st century. It focuses not so much on the scenery but the figures and their meaning for the birth of Jesus Christ.
Route of Christmas Cribs in Heiligenstadt
Heiligenstadt i.OFr. presents you a variety of cribs. Follow the Route of Christmas Cribs in the city of Heiligenstadt. Many locations along the main road feature lovingly decorated Nativity Scenes in the shop windows. Information: 09198/9299-32