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Located on a hill 550 feet above the town of Coburg, Veste Coburg offers incredible views of the valleys below. The one-kilometer walk from the parking area gives a visitor the feeling of the monumental strength of the walls that are perched high above. The Imperial soldiers who unsuccessfully lay siege to the Veste during the Thirty Years War must have left with a feeling of invincibility emitted by the Veste. Be certain to climb the short stairway to the walls of the fortress, where you will be able to view the many towns that dot the valleys below. Exhibition areas in the Veste are in the original great halls that have been renovated and modified for use as exhibition space. For beer stein collectors the most important display would be the collection of Creussen steins. ![]() Located about 40 minutes north of Bamberg, just follow the signs to Veste. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Photography is allowed. |
Reproduced with the permission of Gary Kirsner Auctions. This article first appeared in "The Beer Stein Journal", November 1994. |
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