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All Germany Bamberg

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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Bird Hall of Bamberg Natural History Museum

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

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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.
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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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