Bayreuth
Germany · BavariaDE
Town in Bavaria, Germany
Bayreuth is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, on the Red Main river in a valley between the Franconian Jura and the Fichtel Mountains. The town's roots date back to 1194. In the 21st century, it is the capital of Upper Franconia and has a population of 72,148 (2015). It hosts the annual Bayreuth Festival, at which performances of operas by the 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner are presented.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 74,907
- Coordinates
- 49.948, 11.579
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 344 m
Overview of Bayreuth
Bayreuth — a mid-sized city in Bavaria, Germany — is worth a place on your map. About 74,907 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on adventure, culture and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Bayreuth
Adventure in Bayreuth
(4)Looking for adventure? Bayreuth has Abseiling, Adventure, Climbing and Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bayreuth.
Culture in Bayreuth
(2)Culture in Bayreuth covers Architectural Buildings and Religious Sites. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bayreuth's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Bayreuth
(2)Our data lists Events and Festival as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bayreuth.
Nature in Bayreuth
(1)On the nature side, Bayreuth offers Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Bayreuth is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Bayreuth
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Bayreuth, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Bayreuth that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bayreuth known for?
- Bayreuth, in Bavaria, Germany, is best known for adventure, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 74,907 residents.
- What can you do in Bayreuth?
- Recorded activities in Bayreuth include Abseiling, Adventure, Climbing, Treasure Hunts and Architectural Buildings. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bayreuth?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Bayreuth located?
- Bayreuth is located in Bavaria, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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