Bamberg

Still raining this morning when we left Kulmbach for Bamberg. A much cooler day was forecasted for the rest of the day. 

We drove through the Fränkische Schweiz region which is a major area of natural beauty - but there was fog almost all the way!  The area is densely forested - a very popular place for outdoor activities - but not for us today!

Being a Sunday, we were able to drive close to the centre of Bamberg, get a good parking space and be in easy access to the interesting old town. Being early, we thought that we would be ahead of the 10.00 am “fall-out” from the hotels etc, but no, the tour boat parties and other groups were out and about even earlier!  The town seemed to be quite crowded for an early Sunday morning. 

Bamberg is a real gem, being the reason why so many visitors have this on their places to visit list. . We joined the throngs taking in the Rathaus (Town Hall), perhaps the most photographed building in Germany. At this point there has been a bridge over the river since the 12th century. 

We later followed the throngs up the hill to the centre of the medieval wealth and power of the Bishop/Princes, the Dom and the Residenz. A visit to the rose garden, perhaps, is a more pleasing place to spend time with   the splendid views over the old medieval town. 

The Old Court, the former Bishop’s Palace, is a legacy of the Renaissance period whilst the new Bishop’s Palace is of the baroque period. 

With rain still threatening we headed back to  Hilton. Shortly after we set our satnav to Eltmann where we had planned to spend the afternoon and evening. 

Arriving in Eltmann we discoverd a beer festival underway, with what appeared to be the whole community involved. The band, The Young Ones, belting out 60s and 70s music to the delight of the crowd - all in English lyrics!  

The Houng One - all about our age!


Overnight on The Main River.