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Playspot: Germany, Bavaria, Bamberg, River Regnitz, Rathauswelle.

DANGER: the spot has changed recently and should not be used until further notice. For details (in German), click here. For photos of the old and the current situation, click here.

What's it like

Depending on water levels, which are rather stable all year, you get two waves or holes, right next to each other. Stereo rodeo!

Swimmers who miss the eddy can turn right after the third bridge, re-enter their boats and paddle the small canal upward to the other side of the put-in.

Bamberg is a gorgeous university town, more than 1000 years old. The waves are in the very centre, which means you get the most beautiful view and lots of spectators. Some of the surrounding buildings are in the spotlights, so you can even play after dark....

How to get there

Almost all directions to the city of Bamberg can be seen on this map (kindly provided by Hotel Bambergerhof). Once in Bamberg, follow the signs to 'P Altstadt', which will lead you to the underground parking place 'Tiefgarage Geyerswörth'. Unload your equipment opposite of the entrance next to the bridge (Bischoffsmühlbrücke) before parking your car. The put-in/take-out is on river right at the sandy beach between the upper two bridges.

If you don't park in the underground car park, there's a big chance to get a fine for wrong parking (very active police force).

More info

Bamberger Faltbootclub e.V.: Restaurant: +49-951-61750, Kanustation: +49-951-68624.

Bamberg home page (Mostly German, parts in English).

Locals

Bamberg is a rather small town and its surfing beauty is still a relatively well kept secret, so there shouldn't be too much competition for the two sweet spots.

Info sources

Joempie, Gregor Sieber, Rudi, Horst Fürsattel

Nearest weather station (°C): Adelsdorf, Bayern, Deutschland Daily Hourly Jun 02 20 15 17 0.2 Rain, Overcast Jun 03 24 13 18 0.8 Rain, Overcast Jun 04 23 15 18 3.9 Rain, Overcast Jun 05 19 13 16 0.3 Rain, Overcast Jun 06 22 15 19 0.1 Overcast Jun 07 28 13 20 3.7 Rain, Partially cloudy Jun 08 18 11 16 4.9 Rain, Partially cloudy Jun 09 19 8 13 0.3 Partially cloudy Jun 10 25 9 17 0 Clear Jun 11 29 12 21 3 Partially cloudy Jun 12 28 17 21 8 Overcast Jun 13 28 18 22 4.7 Partially cloudy Jun 14 21 13 17 2.4 Overcast Jun 15 20 11 15 0.6 Partially cloudy Jun 16 20 7 14 0 Partially cloudy Jun 17 18 10 14 0.2 Partially cloudy Credit