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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bamberg

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bamberg, Germany

Updated February 10, 2025

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Bamberg, Germany

Bird Hall of Bamberg Natural History Museum

A beautiful collection of taxidermy birds and rare pomological wax models.

Bamberg, Germany

The Gardener and Vintner Museum

A local museum honors the history of Bamberg’s unique cultural heritage: growing crops in the heart of the city.

The Bamberg Horseman, 2008.

Bamberg, Germany

Bamberg Horseman

Art historians have debated the identity of this medieval stone rider since the 19th century.

Apfelweibla

Bamberg, Germany

Apfelweibla

This brass doorknob is a nod to a local literary figure.

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Bamberg, Germany

The Gardener and Vintner Museum

A local museum honors the history of Bamberg’s unique cultural heritage: growing crops in the heart of the city.

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