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 ...
Heiligenstadt
Discover our region which is perfect for hiking and biking: There's a brewery hiking trail, special routes for mountainbike enthusiasts and family compatible biking routes. We have lots of nature and great landscape to see, the traditional easter fountains and Schloss Greifenstein castle and ...
Hirschaid market
More than 925 years have coined Hirschaid into a place worth living in with a great cultural tradition, culinary highlights, traditional craftsmanship, shopping galore, sports and recreation. sights: parish church St. Vitus, "Tropfhaus" Sassanfahrt, Sassanfahrt castle activites: hiking and ...
Kemmern
First mentioned 1017, Kemmern lies at the foot of the Haßberge Hills, right near the Main River. To the southwest Kemmern is next to the Steigerwald nature park, to the east lies Franconian Switzerland. Slow tourism is the main focus here, and good traditional fare is served. ...
Königsfeld
A special offer in Königsfeld are the four circular paths (length between 3.5 and 17.1 km) connecting the region's churches and chapels. They invite you to get to know local religious traditions and the beautiful variety of the jura scenery. You can find GPS tracks and accompanying material on ...
Lauter
Lauter, mentioned for the first time in 1251, with its member municipalities of Deusdorf, Appendorf and Leppelsdorf is located in the romantic valley of the Lautergrund and belongs to the Baunach administrative community. Worth seeing is the chapel of Mary Nativity in Deusdorf from 1877. Fish ...
Lisberg
You hike through open fields, pond and forrest scenery on sign-posted hiking tracks (bber path), visit the castle or a brewery or take part in a wine-tasting in the castle's forecourt (possible for groups) and enjoy the gastronomic variety. You can realx at or swim in the natural lake. ...
Litzendorf
Experience nature, find peace of mind and enjoy art and sculptures. Welcome to Litzendorf in Franconian Tuscany! Four ways hemmed with sculptures from regional and international artists. Enjoy nice franconian meals and beers from five different breweries. sights: baroque parish church ...
Memmelsdorf
Experience nature, find peace of mind, and enjoy art. Welcome to Memmelsdorf in Franconian Tuscany, a great cultural landscape with Seehof Palace as one of the great highlights just outside of Bamberg. sights: castle Seehof, parish church Memmelsdorf activities: cycling tracks in the ...
Oberhaid
One of the oldest towns in all Franconia, Oberhaid marks the border between wine and beer Franconia and is in the middle of the Franconian Water Paradise where the Main River unites with the Regnitz. sights: parish church St. Bartholomäus activities: cycling, hiking Display garden ...
Pettstadt
The sympathic village with a lot of active social life lies right in front of Bamberg, is well connected via the A3 and A73 and well-known because of the "Pettstadter Schmied", the great church as well as the ferry, which is popular with cyclists too. sights: baroque church Mariä Geburt ...
Pommersfelden
The mostly unspoilt landscape of Pommersfelden offers excellent marked hiking and biking trails. At the same time typical Franconian restaurants invite you to try their regional culinary delights. sights: castle Weissenstein activities: marked hiking and biking trails, i.e. prince-bishop ...
Priesendorf
Priesendorf lies on the verge of the nature park Steigerwald and is surrounded by soft rolling hills, great panoramic viewpoints, forest, meadows, wells and ponds. The panoramic trail is completed by a tight network of biking trails and offers the possibility for a break in the local brewery ...
Rattelsdorf
The market town of Rattelsdorf offers lots of things to do and see, that leave a lasting impression: The bathing lake in Ebing, with adjoining camp site, the historical old town centre of Rattelsdorf, the picturesque village of Mürsbach (Golden village 2013) with many houses in the traditional ...
Reckendorf
Reckendorf’s history goes back to the year 855. The old town with its many historical buildings of the former Jewish cattle dealers and the synagogue illustrate the rich history of the village. The Jewish cemetery was founded in 1798. Sights: St. Nikolaus church with a bell tower from the ...
Scheßlitz
The city of Scheßlitz combines architecture and art from all historical periods. Beautiful viewpoints are possible from Giechburg castle and Gügel chapel, high above the city. Both are connected with each other by a lovely walk across meadows and through woodland. sights: pilgrimage church ...
Schlüsselfeld
The lovely and varied landscape in and around Schlüsselfeld is the perfect backdrop for active sports and recreation. There are 5 circular hiking routes from 4 – 14 km of length and a forest experience trail. The city itself goes back to medieval times and offers a very nice townscape. ...
Schönbrunn
The Valley of the Rough Ebrach (Rauhe Ebrach) has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Schönbrunn itself is first mentioned in the 13. century, as proven by the charter of Bishop Berthold of Würzburg from 1278. There is a nice loop trail (S3, length of 7 km) beginning at "Glabiplatz" on ...
Stadelhofen
Stadelhofen would make a fine entrance to Franconian Switzerland. This wonderful landscape in Paradise Valley with its rocks and caves invites visitors to go for a walk, a hike or go climbing. sights: St Peter, pilgrimage church activities: climbing, hiking and cycling
Stegaurach
Lying on the old merchants’ route between Bamberg and Würzburg Stegaurach was first mentioned in 973 and is a very popular excursion for all lovers of carp specialities, not only in the months ending on an “r”. sights: chapel called "Siebenschläferkapelle" activities: nordic ...
Strullendorf
Strullendorf is an ideal starting point for hiking and cycling tours, including on the 13 breweries hiking trail and the Strullendorfer Bierkellerrunde. The beautiful Zeegenbach valley with its old half-timbered houses and shady beer cellars is just as fascinating as Wernsdorf Castle, the site ...
Viereth-Trunstadt
The town lies in the marvellous main valley. Go hiking on well signposted trails through forests, valleys and meadows. Enjoy the panoramic views and stop off in local restaurants with typical Franconian meals. sights: church St. Jakobus (baroque style) activities: hiking on the panoramic ...
Walsdorf
"Heckrinder" - a re-breed of the aurochs which was native to this region in former times as well as the water buffalo help to maintain the open pasture and therefore to protect a valuable part of the cultural landscape. sights: timbered houses activities: cycle tracks and hiking trails
Wattendorf
Even though Wattendorf itself was first mentioned in 1180 in the historical documents, its history actually goes back a lot further to the first settlements in the year 2.500 BC. The high plateau with its rock formations and juniper trees on the slopes, woods and meadows invite to pleasant walks ...
Zapfendorf
Zapfendorf has always been a popular resting place for travellers thanks to its location near the Main River and the merchants’ routes passing by. The Main River valley and the idyllic villages in the surrounding area certainly make it an ideal spot for a short or longer break. ...