Bamberg, Germany & Surrounding Areas

I spent 2 years in Bamburg and hated to leave. The culture the food and of course the great beer.

I WAS IN THE ARMY ,BAMBURG 1968.AND WALKED THE TOWN OF BAMBURG,WHAT SIGHTS TO BEHOLD,SURE HATED TO LEAVE,THE TOWN AND PEOPLE MADE ME FEEL AT HOME,FOR A YOUNG MAN AWAY FROM HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME,THEY SHOWED ME WARMTH AND FRENDSHIP.

I lived in Bamberg 3 yrs. & discovered every inch I could, of the city & surrounding areas. Visited 96 braueries in Frankonia, made some very close German friends, spent many hours @ the "Mahr's Brau" where this bier is ranked in the top 10 of the world. I have photos of the same pics I see here & I miss Germany, since I am viewing this @ 4 a.m....LOL

I spent much of my youth in the Bamberg area as my father was stationed there from late 1960 - mid 1963. I hope that more pictures are posted. Excellent so far.

i was stationed their in 1968 thru 1970. what a place. i am from louisiana. in a company 3rd battion 35 armored. co's driver. i had the chance to see alot of the area. the small resturants. travel to old bamburg .the small streets. the town hall on the river. the castles. i just found pictures from the castle and the black bear that was once their. i sure want to go back one day.see it as a 60 year old.

Great photos. I was there from 1987 to 1989, and mised a lot. Garcia from 2nd and 2nd. I be back some day.

I was stationed in Bamberg 1975 to 1977,it was great,what a town,wish i could afford to back for a visit,nice pictures Charlie

I remember many good times in bamburg,really liked the food. The castles were unreal. My dad has wondered about an army friend that we can't seem to locate if anyone may know of Ralph K Ritz suppose to have been from Monterey, CA we would like to know. E J ANDERS,Clinton, NC. Thanks

I grew up in bamberg germany I lived there for 10 years. It is a very beautiful town and i miss it very much i hope you enjoyed your stay in my hometown

just wunderbar!

I was stationed with the 4th Inf in Bamberg in 1959-60. Great pictures. All mine our on slides, so can't send any in now. Great city to be in while serving with the US Army. Glen Butterman

I was with the 1st Armor Division in Bamberg 1974-76. Ah, the winters at Hohenfels, Graf and Miesau ... and the trips to Garmisch and Berchesgarten.

as i worked at the Army Education Center on post, i had many german friends there, i wish it was that easy to make friends here in Ca. loved the history, anyone know: Eugene Pfiffer, Inga Szukup, Herbert Burkard , i still miss the place, went to little switzerland in franconia not so far away, many happy memories of old Bamberg....

Like many others- I too was stationed in Bamberg in the '80's. I had been in Crailsheim for only 6 months when they moved my unit to Bamberg. During my time there I had an apartment on Kunigundenruh Strasse- directly across from the "Green Goose". Our close proximity to the bar wasn't good for a young married couple. Anyhowwwwwww.........I really enjoyed my time in Stadt Bamberg. I've been back but would love to come visit and tour the city with my family now. Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. Tchuss!

I served in the U.S. Army 1966-67 and stationed in Bamburg ,H.H.C.54th Inf 4th Armored Div. I think we visited a castle where Pope Clement was tombed. I was wondering if this is correct. What a wonderful city

spent 4 years in the army in bamburg. i love it more than anywhere else in the world, thanks for sharing your memories

I grew up in Schweinfurt but was lucky enough to live in Bamberg for a year, to this day it is still my favorite city. I have been living in S.D. and Minnesota for the past 17 years. Your photo brought back some very fond memories. My last visit to Germany to visit my family in Schweinfurt was in 2000 and I made it a point to take the train to Bamberg for a day.

i was in the army back then 1971-73, and i never went home on leave while i was there. i would like to return one day

myself and my two teens were stationed in bamberg starting in 1999.they did not want to leave their friends in tacoma.so i took them over there kicking and screaming.three years later when the tour was over, i took them back home kicking and screaming!!!!!!we loved it sooooo much! the food,the beer,the sights the fests. too much good stuff there! cant wait to go back,we miss it like crazy!!

Bamberg, my first duty station in military service. I could not have asked for a better location to be stationed, I feel quite blessed to have Bamberg as a part of my life ('78-'81). The beauty of the city and the warmth of the people are testament to the enduring legacy to the place that I knew as my "Home Away From Home". Years later in San Antonio I would cross paths with an angel from Bamberg named Silka (where are you now?). Kudos to this website for the wonderful presentation. Love & hugs to the people of Bamberg. A deep heart felt apprieciation to those who share this memory with me and to those who served before, after and continue this memory. To those young men & women who also find themselves stationed in Bamberg for the first time: enjoy it, take the time to actually live it as there is not a better place to be. Should I sign off with "over" or "out"??? I select "over" as this is a continuing conversation & would love to hear more comments. Over

I was stationed in Bamberg 1st 54th. 68-69. A US. Brought My Wife Pam over, Lived in a wonderful house in Memmelsdorf. Had a 1960 VW. Loved the town. Have not been back but want to return soon. Remember the Glider rides across the plaza from the barracks. Chez invasion, great Knockwurst, warm beer, old town, 1 Mark=25 cents, 4 day admin leaves to Garmisch, 4am walk from Memmelsdorf to KP. More warm beer, xmas village ceremony with tree parade, bike paths along roads, community gardens, not many local males my father's age, It was much better then the alternative for an alread married draftee.

I spent over 10 years in bamberg, ge with the Army. I really enjoyed the sights and the people. Anyone email me if you me! My time was from dec 95 to may 05. My twin brother is still, lucky him! ssg polasky

Stationed in Bamburg HHB 2/78 from Nov 1980 to Nov 1982. Still the most beautiful city I have been to since, and I have traveled alot. Great pictures. Keep them coming. My name is Charles Christian and you can email me at citycatcharlie@hotmail.com if you were stationed with me during that time. Always love to hear from old Army buddies. Peace.

I was stationed in Bamberg with my wife Gloria from 1986 - 1989 in HWB 2/2 ACR. Loved the place. So beautiful and rich in history. We made lots of friends and my son Phillip Jr. was born in Nuernburg in 1987 while we were there. He was too young to remember, but we would love to show him where he was born one day. If anyone sees this and recognizes us please write, we'd love to hear from you. Phil, Gloria & Phillip Manville

My son is about to go to Bamberg with the 173rd. I have seen some pictures online and found this site - can anyone tell me about the accommodations for a PFC with the 173rd Airborne? Barracks, I assume, but the Army advertises 4-man apartment-style living now (March 2009) so perhaps????

My son left today for his first tour of duty with the army in Bamburg. Thanks for your lovely pics, it maks me feel better knowing he is going to such a great place.

I have lived in Bamberg of over 10 years, and have grown to consider Bamberg my hometown. I have learned to speak German at a reasonablly proficient level. Anyway, I have just started the "Bamberg-Tours" tour company and would love to share my personal experience with those curious enough to travel to Bamberg and enjoy a walk through a thousand years of history and world class culture. Bamberg-Tours@dreipage2.de

I was in Bamberg 57 to 60 and loved Bamberg.

I was statined in Bamberg from 74-76 and I could not beleive how beautiful it really was. I was with 1/52 Inf 1st armoured division and we used to jump on a train to go to Nurmberg for a Mc Donalds hamburger. Ill never forget my time there. And the beautiful woman.

I just camefromBabbergGermany where I got to Visit the churches. I am doing a research paper on these churches and would appreciate to send me as much information i cam have there was a church on the market that i did not know the history or the name of that church please send me information thanks janice Dezelich Bedford Virginia United States thank you

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I was in Bamburg in1982 to 1985. What a great place to live!! If I ever got the chance to go back I would!! My husband was stationed with the 82nd airborn and was supply sarg. for 3 years while we were there. You must visit Appendorlf[ right outside of Bamburg] if you get the chance. The people were nice and were willing to help a mother of two who was new to the country with the langure barrier and all the new ways !!! Love the place and would go back if given the chance!!! Phylis Vassar.

Yes, the best time of my life(so far) was spending 18 months in Bamberg. Remebering running to the dome after a night at The Zwiebel. Eating the wursts from the wagons and of course Graf, Hoens, and Wildchicken training areas. Got to travel Spain, France, Italy, Greece, GB, and all of this beautiful country. Will visit next year and can't wait to have an EKU Hefeweizen......Tchuss exactly "ALPHA GATORS ABOVE THE REST"

I too was stationed in Bamberg Germany with Howitzer Battery 2/2 ACR from 1985 to 1987. I remember SGT Manville who posted January 26th, 2009. Bamberg was an absolute beautiful area to be stationed at. I remember the Hills of Bamberg, the river in Bamberg, the many bridges, the stone cobbled streets and walkways, just a life and ambience of the city of itself that no one in America can even imagine. Best times had in Bamberg was when Sgt Chin (Chinchitlertt) bought his BMW and we'd go explore every corner of Bamberg. To Manville, I was MSGT Reids Driver and then 1st Sgt Yarboroughs driver when he came along. If you remember me too, Nice to say HI!