3 Best Places to Shop in Franconia and the German Danube, Germany

For an edible souvenir, take home handmade chocolates like the only-in-Bamberg Rauchbier truffles made with Schlenkerla smoked beer. This café also has a roomy seating area to take a load off while you nibble on a delicious pastry.

This shop sells nativity scenes, called Krippen in German, of all different shapes and sizes, including wood carved and with fabric clothes.

Head to this wine store for Franconian wine as well as a sampling of Bamberg's specialty beers.