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Things to see in Bayreuth (Germany): 35 places and when to go
Bayreuth is a town in Germany, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (9), Hiking (9). The best known are Margravial Opera House, Bayreuth Festspielhaus and Wahnfried. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.9458, 11.5901
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Nature (9) · Hiking (9) · Food and drink (6) · Mountains (5) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 178 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Naturfreundehaus "An der Königsheide", at 650 m.
What to see in Bayreuth
The places in and around Bayreuth, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Margravial Opera HouseCultural heritage monument D-4-62-000-278 (0) in Bayreuth, Bavaria835 m
- Bayreuth FestspielhausOpera house and cultural heritage monument in Bayreuth, Bavaria1.7 km
- WahnfriedFormer residence of composer Richard Wagner in Bayreuth790 m
- Brauerei Gebr. MaiselBrewery in Bayreuth, Germany1.7 km
- Schloss FantaisieCultural heritage monument D-4-72-131-13 (0) in Eckersdorf, Bavaria6.0 km
- Hermitage MuseumCultural heritage monument D-4-62-000-392 (0) in Bayreuth, Bavaria2.4 km
- Ecological-Botanical Garden of the University of BayreuthBotanical garden2.5 km
- Oschen BergMountain in Germany5.0 km
- Old palace, EremitageArchitectural heritage monument in the city of Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany2.5 km
- IskarabergMountain in Germany13 km
- PensenbergMountain in Germany6.3 km
- Red Main SpringSource of the Red Main river11 km
- SophienbergMountain in Germany6.9 km
- St. JakobusChurch building in Creußen, Upper Franconia, Germany12 km
- Muschelkalkgebiet am OschenbergNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany6.1 km
- TeufelslochNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany8.9 km
- Bayreuther Bierbrauerei AG (Aktien)Brewery2.0 km
- Brauerei GlenkBrewery1.6 km
- Fränkischer Gebirgsweg part 4Hiking trail in Franconia, Germany3.2 km
- GlenkBrewery2.8 km
- GasthausCultural heritage monument D-4-72-150-1 (0) in Heinersreuth, Bavaria4.8 km
- Camino de SantiagoCatholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain4.9 km
- Lohengrin-ThermeHot spring bath3.1 km
- Maisel's Bier-Erlebnis-WeltDistillery1.7 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Markgrafenweg Bayreuth-Kulmbach, Markgräflicher Klosterweg, Östlicher Albrandweg part 2, Rotmain-Wanderweg, Rundwanderweg Bayreuth neu, Verbindungsweg Nr. 59 Weidenberg-Königskron
- History: Inschrift
- Hot springs: Mikveh
- Mountains: Naturfreundehaus "An der Königsheide"
- Food and drink: Schinner
- With kids: Therme Obernsees
When to go to Bayreuth
The best time to visit Bayreuth is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:19
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:11
- JunBest time16:07
- JulBest time15:44
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:45
- DecBest time7:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. In April, 35 of the 35 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bayreuth
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 178 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bayreuth?
The best known: Margravial Opera House, Bayreuth Festspielhaus, Wahnfried, Brauerei Gebr. Maisel, Schloss Fantaisie. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bayreuth?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53.
How do you get to Bayreuth?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 178 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bayreuth as the destination and these 35 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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