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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 almost 400 nativity scenes spread across around 40 stations, including the Cathedral, small chapels, museums and public buildings all around Bamberg's Old Town.

Bamberg thus creates a link between quality Christmas traditions and living legacy. The many nativity scenes show how much love has been put into these "treasures", which tell the biblical stories surrounding Advent. Some of the scenes - particularly those in the churches and public places - therefore, vary: Mary's Annunciation alternates with the search for an inn, the Holy Night, the Adoration of the Magi, the representation of Jesus at the Temple as a boy of twelve or the marriage at Cana. The nativity scenes are on display throughout Advent, whilst some remain in place well into February.

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Altenburg Castle (nativity scene)

A Franconian nativity scene has been presented in the castle chapel on Bamberg's highest hill during Advent since 1993. Panoramic view of the city and countryside.

Old Town Hall, Ludwig Collection (nativity scene)

In the Ludwig faience and porcelain collection in the Old Town Hall, the "Large Ludwig Nativity Scene" from the Ludwig Foundation in Aachen is presented as a "highlight" on the lower river floor. ...

Auferstehungskirche (nativity scene)

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 ...

Bamberg Nativity Museum

Special exhibition 2009: "Carved, turned and sawn - Nativity Scenes made of wood" Besides its 9th completely revamped Christmas exhibition, the museum shows a unique selection of nativity scenes ...

Diocesan Museum

The Diocesan Museum includes a rich collection of nativity scenes and wax children from the baroque priod to the present day, as well as Christmas designs.

Cathedral (nativity scene)

The modern nativity scene tells the Christmas story in seven changing scenes. The Veit Stoß Altar dating from 1523 is situated in the south transept and features scenes from Jesus' childhood.

St. Elisabeth's (nativity scene)

At the foot of Cathedral Hill, St. Elisabeth's Church displays a nativity scene created around 1920. Information: +49 (0) 951 2995590

Erlöserkirche (nativity scene)

The new 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 ...

Church in Wildensorg (nativity scene)

The nativity scene, which has had a southern Bavarian style since 1983, depicts scenes from the Annunciation to the flight to Egypt.

Large-scale nativity at the Dohlus house

Large-scale nativity scene with life-size figures showing the scene of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Situated just opposite the Obere Pfarre church on Frauenplatz square, you can't overlook the ...