Things to do in Bayreuth

Discover the world of Wilhelmine: See the New Palace with the Court Garden and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Margravials Opera House from the outside. You will also walk through the garden of Haus Wahnfried, the former residence of Richard Wagner with the tomb of the famous composer and his wife Cosima. Along the way, you will encounter other historical sites and discover the fascinating stories of the remarkable personalities who have shaped this beautiful city. Come with us and experience Bayreuth on a historical city walking tour.

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Bayreuth and experience the magical world of Margravine Wilhelmine on this Christmas city tour on foot. We admire the magnificent New Palace from the outside and stroll through the idyllic Hofgarten. Another highlight is the world-famous Margravial Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of course, Richard Wagner is not to be missed on this tour: We stroll through the garden of the Wahnfried House, the former residence of the famous composer. Wagner and his wife Cosima also rest here. On the way, we discover other historical treasures of the town and listen to fascinating stories about the fascinating personalities who shaped Bayreuth. The tour ends near the Christkindlesmarkt. Let yourself be enchanted by Christmas sounds, twinkling lights and seductive scents and enjoy the magic of the Christmas season in Bayreuth!

Journey through history on a private guided walking tour of Bayreuth. Find out about the city's secrets and culture, and learn about its most famous son, composer Richard Wagner. Admire centuries-old buildings still standing proud today, including the Margravial Opera House and Hermitage Castle. Meet your guide at the entrance to the Wahnfried Museum, the former home of Richard Wagner. Here, learn about the genius composer's life and work before continuing to the Art Museum, home to changing exhibits of modern art. Continue your walking tour through the streets of the old town and learn about some of the city's lesser-known residents, including Christian Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth and Princess Wilhelmine of Prussia, another of the city's famous composers and sister of King Frederick the Great of Prussia. Next, head to the Margravial Opera House and admire the house's breathtaking baroque architecture. See for yourself why the opera house was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finish with a stroll through the grounds of Bayreuth Castle to admire the pristine garden and architecture.

Experience a beautiful and entertaining tour by foot through Bayreuth. Get to know the history of the city, street art in some hidden corners and amusing anecdotes about the important people of Bayreuth like Wilhelmine and Richard Wagner. The tour lasts about 90 Minutes and takes you through the city center, the Hofgarten and side streets of Bayreuth. Start at the Jean Paul Museum and ends at the Spitalkirche in the Maximilianstr.. Offered Languages German, English and Spanish. Dogs can be brought with you.

With snowshoes it goes through the snowy Fichtelgebirge. Experience the styles and beauty of nature off the trail. Anyone who has experienced the magic of a snowy winter landscape in Bischofsgrün away from the trampled paths knows that snowshoeing is far more than trudging through cold white: the thoughts of everyday life become quiet and soft feelings of security. Nature and weather remind you to humility and awe, which costs the body strength, but the richer but gives the mind. Senses earlier days awakening and moving a barely definable attitude to life in vibration that you no longer want to miss afterwards. And then the return: drunk a cup of tea or hot chocolate, and every fiber of the body is recorded by deep heat. A strange type of fatigue captures the body, which reconciles you in an indescribable way. Come to a special adventure at dusk with the snowshoe hiker Klaus Hübsch to Bischofsgrün. The tour has a length of approx. 5 km and is suitable for beginners. The starting point is bishop's green or foot of the Ochsenkopf. The meeting point is in Bayreuth or directly in the Fichtelbreige. On the way there is a short break with meals.