Bamberg in the Morning Sun

We made the most of our last morning in Southern Germany by exploring more of beautiful Bamberg. Breakfast was at Eckert’s Wirtshaus, a charming spot that seems to hover above the Regnitz River. Built into an old watermill, its patio floats right over the water—blue skies above, sunshine all around, and the river glittering beneath us. A perfect start.

After that, we wandered through the city, soaking in its layered history and baroque charm. We passed the stately Böttingerhaus, admired the intricate façade of the Church of Our Lady, and took in the grandeur of the New Residence and its Rose Garden. From the old stables to the mighty cathedral, every corner had a story. We wound our way down into the Altstadt—through the maze of cobbled lanes and timber-framed houses—passing landmarks like the Old City Hall perched in the middle of the river, the bustling Fruit Market, the Old Slaughterhouse (right across from the Wedding House—go figure), and quirky little gems like the Fork Man sculpture. A few souvenir stops along the way, and then it was time to say goodbye to Bamberg—and to Southern Germany.Read more