Jewish Bamberg Tour – A Journey Through The Centuries

Explore the fascinating Jewish and general history of Bamberg on this engaging and insightful Jewish Bamberg Tour. From the Middle Ages when Bamberg became the center of the Holy Roman Empire to the 19th century when it became a major beer production place, we’ll go on a journey through the centuries of fascinating general and Jewish history.

With this Jewish Bamberg tour we’ll journey back in time to the days of the medieval Bamberg. We’ll uncover how the city became the dominant center of the Holy Roman Empire. Why does the imposing Bamberg Cathedral feature statues of Synagoga and Ecclesia? How long did the Jews live in Bamberg—and what became of the old synagogue? On a walk around medieval Jewish quarter, you’ll hear the story of Bamberg’s early Jewish settlers.

While medieval history is certainly significant, Bamberg’s Jewish heritage also comes to life in contemporary art and even through one of the city’s most iconic products—beer. One local brewery features the Star of David on its beer bottles. Curious why? The Bamberg Art Trail pays tribute to the city’s Jewish community, guiding you through key locations tied to its history. Even the installation of Bamberg’s “stumbling stones” (memorials to Holocaust victims) was largely funded by a local brewery.

We’ll visit sites connected to the early modern and pre-war Jewish communities. Walking down streets named after prominent Jewish residents, we’ll learn about the devastating impact of the Nazi era.

Finally, a visit to the modern Jewish Community Center reveals the story of how Jewish life in Bamberg was re-established in the post-war decades—a moving testament to resilience and renewal.