Bamberg in Advent: book recommendations and festive sounds!

Bamberg in Advent: book recommendations and festive sounds!

In the magical city of Bamberg, known for its beer culture and historical atmosphere, exciting events are scheduled at the University of Bamberg in the coming days. OnDecember 2, 2025invites the renowned professor of modern German literature,Prof. Dr. Andrea Bartl, for their annual book recommendation evening. If you are looking for suitable Christmas gifts in book form, you are sure to find the right gift here. The event takes place inETA Hoffmann Theaterinstead, with an additional appointment6 p.m, since the original date is at8 p.mis already fully booked.

The evening is titled “Exquisite: Which book should I give as a Christmas present?" and promises recommendations for various target groups, from family to friends to personal favorite titles. Tickets for the 6 p.m. date are free and can now be reserved at the theater box office. For everyone who cannot be there, there will be an online repeat of the event onDecember 8, 2025. The access data required for this can be sent via email barbara.heger@uni-bamberg.de available.

Book presentation and reading

Just a day later, onDecember 3, 2025, there is the next literary treasure: the novel “The Fall of Adam“ by Hans Wollschläger. Um6 p.mwill be the reading ofMartin Neubaueraccompanied, while the editorThomas Körberis also present. This novel tells the story of the writer Michael Adams, who returns to Bamberg in 1950. This presentation is not only a homage to literature, but also reflects social conditions in the post-war period.

Christmas magic concert

And that's not all! OnDecember 6, 2025the auditorium of the University of Bamberg is transformed into a festive place for the “Christmas magic". Away3 p.mand again6 p.mGuests can enjoy Advent and Christmas carols and sing along with the chamber choir, brass ensemble and string orchestra. After the concerts, visitors can enjoy mulled wine or punch in the cloister of the former Dominican church, which perfectly rounds off the festive atmosphere.

Those interested can visit the University of Bamberg website at www.uni-bamberg.de/konzerte/ provide detailed information about the program. The ticket prices for the Christmas magic are:15 euros(reduced10 euros; Group discount from the third ticket5 euros).

Bamberg is not only a place full of events, but also a place where you can enjoy the birthplace of the art of brewing to the fullest. The Old Town also offers charming accommodation and a compact structure that makes it easy to discover the main attractions. If you want to find out more about the city, you can use the practical Bamberg app€4.49download, which provides exciting information in English and brings the city's history to life.

Look forward to an eventful weekend with literature and music in the beautiful city of Bamberg!