Surrounding Area

The privileged situation of Bamberg, at the confluence of the rivers Main and Regnitz, embedded in a fascinating countryside and natural parks, makes the city an ideal base for tours to discover the beauty of the surrounding area.

It is not easy to turn one's back on Bamberg but it is worth leaving the town for a few hours to discover the charm of the countryside in Germany's green heart.

On both sides of the River Main, the natural parks « Steigerwald » and
« Hassberge » offer dreamy places to escape from the daily hectic. A green place to rest, with castles, fortresses, calm and many ways for historical explorations. In the « Hassberge », there are three dozens outstanding castles. And where can castles be more idyllic than in Franconian Switzerland, to the East of Bamberg ? Castle Gössweinstein, castle Rabenstein, or the picturesque castle Pottenstein, which is built on weird rocks, are perfect examples of German romanticism.

 

Touristic Regions in the surrounding area

	Franconian Switzerland Franconian Switzerland is one of the most traditional and popular vacation areas in Germany. It is the embodiment of romantic countryside.
	Hassberge Region The "Hassberge" region  is at the borderline of "wine Franconia" and "beer Franconia". The change of forests and open landscape offers a very diverting picture.
	Upper Main River Valley and Coburg Area The "God's Garden at the Upper Main" impresses through the countryside and architectural monuments. The highlights are the city of Coburg and the Church "Vierzehnheiligen" as well as the Staffelberg mountain that offers a spectacular view.
	Steigerwald Region Forest and Wine, Baroque and Romantic are the trademarks of the Steigerwald region. The natural park has a low mountain range that was formed in million of years by the River Main.

Cities in the surrounding area

Bayreuth	Forchheim	Würzburg
Coburg	Fürth
Erlangen	Nürnberg

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