Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Haus zum Saal

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 19, 2026

1. Haus zum Saal Marker

Of note: the dates on the marker are after the Battle of Alte Veste, September 3-4, in which his forces defeated those from Sweden, and before the Battle of Lützen, November 16, 1632, in which Wallenstein’s forces were narrowly defeated by the Swedes, but in which Gustavus Adolphus, the Swedish King, was killed.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Haus zum Saal.

Hier wohnte vom 4.-7. Okt. 1632
Wallenstein
als er zu Bamberg eine Musterung
über die kaiserlich-bayerische Armee abhielt.

(English translation:)

House "zum Saal."

Here, from Oct. 4–7, 1632, lived Wallenstein, while he was in Bamberg to hold a review of the Imperial-Bavarian army.

Erected 1928.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 4, 1632.

Location. 49° 53.542′ N, 10° 53.326′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Lange Straße east of Grüner Markt, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lange Straße 3, Bamberg BY 96047, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia.

Globally, 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 Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Grüner Markt 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Herrschaftsbauten am Grünen Markt / Aristocratic buildings at the Green Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Blick von der Langen Straße in Richtung St. Martin / View from Lange Straße toward St. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); Bamberger Zeitschichten / Layers of Time in Bamberg (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Tollhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Juliana Marc (within shouting distance of this marker); Stapf'sches Haus / Stapf House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Georg Michael von Weber (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.

Also see . . . Albrecht von Wallenstein (Wikipedia). Overview:

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, Duke of Friedland (24 September 1583 – 25 February 1634), also von Waldstein (Czech: Albrecht Václav Eusebius z Valdštejna), was a Bohemian military leader, statesman and a major figure of the Thirty Years' War, fighting on the Catholic side as supreme commander of the armies of Holy
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 19, 2026

2. Haus zum Saal Marker - wide view
The marker is seen here to the left of the building entrance.
Roman Emperor Ferdinand II. His successful martial career made him one of the richest and most influential men in the Holy Roman Empire by the time of his death. He is considered one of the most important military leaders produced by the early modern period.

(Submitted on October 30, 2026.)

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Haus zum Saal and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 19, 2026

3. Haus zum Saal and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.