Bamberg isn’t just another pretty town near my hometown Würzburg—it’s a living museum of medieval charm, baroque splendor. The Rauchbier or smoked beer traditions defy convention. My visit to this UNESCO World Heritage city was a sensory journey through cobbled streets, riverside homes, and the unmistakable aroma of Rauchbier. Perched dramatically on an artificial island in the Regnitz River, Bamberg’s Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) … Continue reading Bamberg: A River City steeped in History and known for Smoked Beer