"Coburg, Germany" Coburg by al_mary

Coburg Travel Guide: 69 reviews and 99 photos

A Town With A Rich Heritage

The lovely town of Coburg lies in the green heart of Germany between
the higher reaches of the Main Valley and the Thuringian Forest.

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Local Sights To See

Veste Coburg Fortress high above the town,
excellent art collections

Castles of Ehrenburg and Callenberg

Natural History Museum

Doll Museum

State Library

State Archives

Beautifully restored Fran-conian half-timbered
houses and Art Nouveau buildings

Medieval streets and alleyways

Beautiful parks and the Palm House

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Shopping In Coburg

Picturesque wells, inviting cafes and restaurants
around the busy market square, many
pretty boutiques and shops in the
pedestrian zone.

Popular souvenirs include art dolls,
Hermann teddy bears, Goebel, Hummel
figurines and porcelain, hand-made glass
products and glass Christmas decorations.

~ ~ ~ Coburg Specialities: ~ ~ ~
Coburger Bratwurst - Grilled sausage)
Goldschmatzchen - Ginger-bread / chocolate & gold leaf
Hoflikor - Liqueur

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Small Historical Town
Cons:None That We found
In a nutshell:A Must To Visit When In Bavaria

Intro Updated Mar 7, 2013
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antistar Nov 1, 2005 at 11:43 AM

Glad you enjoyed your time in Coburg. Great opening page and pictures, so I hope you can write a few more tips when you find the time :D.