Editing Bamberg (section)

== Getting along in Bamberg ==
=== Hotels / Motels / B&Bs ===

If you look for a more economical way of staying in Bamberg you definitely should consider CouchSurfing. In the case that no couch is available throughout Bamberg you can still refer to the youth hostel. The most famous is the [http://www.bamberg.jugendherberge.de/ Jugendherberge]. Motels are not very common in Germany but you also should keep your eyes open for "Pensionen" which are basically the same.

=== Eating and Drinking ===

This is a special one. We have made it a little tradition to meet frequently at different places in and around Bamberg. Check out at the noted [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/942 Bamberg BW forum] to find out more!
You can spend a whole lifetime visiting the breweries in the region. OK, they´re not like Paul Bocuse restaurants, but that´s why everybody can afford to go there and you sometimes find whole families (from grandma to grandson) going there together.
Plus another specialty - this area is very reasonable! You can enjoy half a litre or delicious beer for €2 or less and a decent meal for under €5!

=== Public Transport ===

In Bamberg, public transport consists of a bus system that enables you to get around in the town centre during weekdays. There are some evening and night lines in the town centre and of course plenty of taxis. 
However, if you stay in the centre, the best way to get around is on foot.
If you intend to visit the region around Bamberg, you should have a rental car or at least know somebody (host?) who owns one. If you live in one of the villages around Bamberg, it is sometimes difficult to get to town by bus.

=== In Case of Trouble ===
<P><FONT COLOR="#ff0000"><SPAN STYLE="background: #e6ff00">Bamberg is
a pretty safe city (Hey, we have our own bishop!), but you never
know. In the case of a fire break-out or general emergencies call
112, call 110 if you need police assistance. (If someone gets hurt
call an ambulance by dialing 19222.)</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P>
These numbers should work from every cellular phone - even without SIM card. If you don't have one look out for a phone booth or ask passers-by for help. Emergency calls are FREE! If you confuse the numbers it also shouldn't be a problem, you will be routed through. Please make sure to remember at least one of these numbers.