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Winter in Bamberg
Posted by barry on 2011-12-13 08:07:23
Someone asked this before, so you could find my earlier response (and some other, I think) in the archive. But, anyway, we've been to Bamberg twice in the winter - first two weeks before Christmas (stayed near Abseits). Very cold and snowy but very enjoyable, Christmas Market was a big let down (aren't they all?) but there is something magical about being inside Mahr's (if you can avoid rude staff), Spezial, Keesman and Fassla, and especially the Schwemm at Schlenkerla during the season of goodwill. Usually chatty Frankens become even more so, specially when they learn that you've come all the way from Ireland, Sweden or wherever to spend Christmas with them. Second vist (actually first in time), we stayed in Judenstr (just round the corner from Schlenkerla). This was great for moochin' around the old town in the gloom of late January. Again very cold but very atmospheric. Second Mark's comments - we had a similar experience of walking up to Altenburg in snow and ice (lots of complaints from you know who!) but worth it for the view! Wow, you've got me all a tingle - when can I book!
 
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       Winter in Bamberg by Nick B. on  2011-12-13 12:34:58
         Winter in Bamberg by barry on  2011-12-14 03:02:12
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             Winter in Bamberg by Gerhard Schoolmann on  2011-12-15 03:24:41
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