Kick-off in Bamberg
We are starting our journey in Bamberg, the Franconian Rome and home of smoked beer. The both of us came to Bamberg to study and chose this beautiful city in part because of the reputation that precedes it. The City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and OWHC-Member, because its historic city center has been perfectly preserved since the Middle Ages, showcasing a unique blend of medieval and baroque architecture. The town’s layout and buildings reflect how a European city developed over centuries without losing its original charm.
What makes it so special for us is not just the heritage and architecture, but the atmosphere: lively and welcoming, yet cozy enough to feel like home. It’s the kind of place where you can study and live — all while knowing that many people travel here just to experience a fraction of what’s right outside your door. Just the feeling of taking a refreshing dip in the Hainbad — the beloved river swimming area in the Regnitz — between summer lectures or after work gives you the carefree sensation of being on vacation.
We are already excited about the other World Heritage sites we will get to discover on our journey.
Next stop: Prague.