Bamberg: A Medieval Brewing Town | Franconia, Germany

Bamberg enchants visitors with its perfectly preserved medieval charm, featuring 13 historic breweries (more than Munich), UNESCO-listed architecture, and picturesque waterways. The city's unique Rauchbier (smoked beer) tradition continues to be served in authentic settings like the Schlenkerla brewery from 1536. The city's remarkable layout includes the stunning Altes Rathaus built on an island, flower-adorned bridges, and 'Little Venice' with its half-timbered houses along the canals. As a crucial point on the historic Main-Danube waterway, Bamberg's strategic location helped create this architectural and cultural jewel, where visitors can explore everything from medieval beer cellars to hilltop castles, peaceful rose gardens, and bustling farmers' markets dating to the 11th century.