travel42 Port Guide: Bamberg

travel42 Professional Cruise Port of Call Review

Bamberg, 39 mi/63 km north of Nuremberg, is one of the prettiest towns in Germany. It was founded in the 10th century but didn't come to prominence until the 11th century, when the Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II built his imperial cathedral there.

Bamberg has one of the quirkier town halls of the world—its medieval Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) sits in the middle of a bridge that straddles the Regnitz River. Interesting museums to visit include the Bamberg Nativity Museum, the Franconian Brew...