Communities of Bamberg County
Franconian Switzerland, Steigerwald Forest, Haßberge Mountains, and the Obermain-Jura Valley - these four regions surround Bamberg and comprise a variety of landscapes geared to the needs of visitors wishing to explore more than just the world heritage city of Bamberg. The villages and local communities here offer a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, outdoor activities, and a brewing tradition second to none. Romantic half-timbered houses, magnificent baroque palaces, monasteries and churches of famous architects and imposing nature are other unique features of Bamberg’s region.
Altendorf
The community of Altendorf, with its district of Seußling, is picturesquely nestled in the Regnitz Valley and can look back on a 1000-year history. Highlight and visitor magnet of the pumpkin village is every year the pumpkin festival, which always takes place on the first Sunday in October. ...
City of Baunach
First mentioned in 802, Baunach boasts many historic buildings and sights. Its woody surroundings on the foothills of the Hassberg Hills are ideal for hiking on marked paths. sights: museum, chapel activities: bicycle tracks, hiking trails with maps
Bischberg
Bischberg - is located at the foothills of the Steigerwald and at the confluence of the Main and Regnitz rivers. Due to many clubs, the village offers a colorful cultural life. Along the Main and the Regnitz, Bamberg can be reached in 5 km. From the Vogelberg, one enjoys a wide view into the ...
Breitengüßbach
The Village Breitengüßbach celebrated its 1200-year anniversary in the year 2012. Mentioned in 812 for the first time, Breitengüßbach is a village close to nature, family-friendly and with an attractive social life, in addition to neighbouring Bamberg. sights: catholic church St. ...
Burgebrach
Burgebrach and its 27 affiliated villages are situated in the romantic Steigerwald forest. Small historic streets and alleys and squares, a big town gate, Baroque chapels and the steep church spires dominate the towns appearance. Sights: Historical town hall, parish church St. Vitus ...
Burgwindheim
Due to the market privilege, that was already granted as early as 1363, Burgwindheim was an important trading post in the Steigerwald forest area. The baroque Palace, the courthouse, the former post office which belonged to the family Thurn and Taxis and a lot of impressive houses still shape ...
Buttenheim
An internationally acclaimed museum in Levi Strauss’ birth house is dedicated to his life and his most famous invention, the Levi’s Jeans. Beer lovers will like Buttenheim thanks to its four breweries and several beer gardens. sights: parish church St. Bartholomäus Buttenheim, chapel ...
Ebrach market
Ebrach monastery is a gem among Franconia’s monuments. The monastery church with its colourful rose-window is known as one of Germany’s finest examples of early Gothic architecture and is unique with its classicist interior. sights: former cistercian monastery and monastic abbey, and ...
Frensdorf
Annual fairs and cultural events make for a great social life in Frensdorf. Well know for its breweries, beer gardens, beer cellars and many restaurants taking care of the culinary needs of visitors and citizens alike. sights: farmermuseum, pilgrimage church Schlüsselau ...
Gerach
This village lies in the Hassberge nature park and offers a diversified hiking path system with great views and lookouts in Laimbachtal valley. sights: church St. Vitus (12th century), historical old town with timbered houses activities: very long (approx. 55 km) hiking trails, trail ...
Gundelsheim
A varied and interesting social and cultural life and the locals themselves render Gundelsheim a place well worth visiting, especially with the recreational area of the Zückshuter Forest close by. activities: forest of Zückshut, hiking
Hallstadt
Emperor Charles the Great and his medieval court in “Hallazestaat” started the commercial tradition of Hallstadt. Still encompassing a beautiful historical old town, Hallstadt is also very close to the Haßberge nature park with its great net of hiking paths. Check out the virtual tour of ...