The city of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993, is recognised for its cultural significance spanning over different parts of Germany, Hungary and eastern Europe. This includes the Market Gardeners’ District, where commercial horticulture has thrived since the Middle Ages. In 2011, a joint venture of families and professional gardeners revived this tradition, marketing their produce locally. Additionally, liquorice cultivation, historically linked to the city, has been revitalised through a public-private partnership. Urban gardening receives support from local authorities and the World Heritage Office Bamberg, which includes awareness campaigns, tours, marketing efforts and sustainable land use practices. The city has also embraced water-based energy generation, installing a turbine for electricity production in the historic mill district, aligning with its decentralised renewable energy plan.
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Strengthening residents’ connection with their gardening heritage in Bamberg (Germany)
