Explore Bamberg
Bamberg is a town in Upper Franconia, Germany. It lies on the river Regnitz. Bamberg is known for it,s special beer. There are many local brewerie sand beer gardens. The most famous of Bamberg,s breweries is the historic smoked beer brewery, Schlenkerla.
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Language Spoken
German is the national language. It is advised that you learn a few simple German words and phrases.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
Lunch at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 5$ (R99) per person. Dinner for two at a midrange restaurant will be around 40€ (R797).Drinks
Domestic beers are priced at around 3€ (R60) whilst imported beers are 2€ (R40).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fee of 4€ (R80) and 2€ (R40) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
A one day bus ticket would be around 5€ (R99) per person and a family ticket (2 adults up to 4 children) will be 7€ (R140).Things to do in Bamberg
The top attractions to visit in Bamberg are Bamberg Altstadt, Altes Rathaus, Bamberg Cathedral, Altenburg, and Klein Venedig.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Europe need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.