Top 5

You should not miss to visit the following 5 places of interest in the largest city of upper Franconia.

Margravial Opera House

The Margravial Opera House Bayreuth, a world heritage site since 2012, is one of the most beautiful baroque theaters of the world.

Festspielhaus Bayreuth © Andreas Harbach

The Festival Opera House

The 19th century Bayreuth Festival Opera House of Richard Wagner is one of the largest opera houses in the world and known for its one of a kind acoustics.

The Hermitage — Bayreuth’s most impressive park complex

At the doors of Bayreuth is the Eremitage, with historical parks from the 18th century and the old palace with fountains and water attractions and the orangery.

New Palace and Park

Visiting the new palace from the 18th century, also because of its adjacent romantic park, visitors experience design perfection of Margravial culture.