Wildensorg in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Bärenzwinger
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Bear Pit
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. Bärenzwinger / Bear Pit Marker
für den 1. Altenburgbären
1952-82 Gehege von "Poldi",
den letzten Burgbären
1900, construction of the kennel for the first Altenburg bear. From 1952 to 1982, it housed "Poldi," the last castle bear.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 49° 52.824′ N, 10° 52.127′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Wildensorg. It is at the intersection of Altenburg and Altennburger Str. on Altenburg. The marker is located on the grounds of the Bamburg Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Altenburg 1, Bamberg BY 96049, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Südwestturm / Southwest Tower (here, next to this marker); Torhaus / Gatehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Kapelle / Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Geschichte der Altenburg / History of the Altenburg
this page online
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
2. The Bear Pit and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
3. The Bear Pit and Marker are located at the left side
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
