FAQ for Visitors: The Most Frequently Asked Questions

Luftaufnahme des historischen Festspielhauses, umgeben von Bäumen, mit einer Stadt und sanften Hügeln im Hintergrund unter einem teilweise bewölkten Himmel. Menschen sind vor dem Theater versammelt.

In this FAQ we present the top 10 questions that, in our experience, are most frequently asked at the Tourist Information.


Where can I find a public toilet in the city centre?

Public toilets are located directly opposite the Tourist Information (Opernstraße 22), between the fountain and the tobacconist’s in the town wall (Opernstraße 10). There are also toilets in the Rotmain-Center (Hohenzollernring 58), at the central bus station (ZOH), on Annecy-Platz and in front of the Festspielhaus. Other public toilets can be found, for example, on the edge of the Hofgarten, near the Richard Wagner Museum and the Jean Paul and Franz Liszt Museums. You are also welcome to take a look at the list of opening hours of the municipal toilet facilities.

Where can I find a bank in the city centre to withdraw cash?

This Google Maps link gives you an overview of the places where you can get cash.

Can I walk from the city centre to the Hermitage?

Bayreuth city centre and the Hermitage park are about four kilometres apart. On foot it takes around 50 minutes on average, by bike about 15 minutes and by car about 10 minutes. There is a large free car park there. A bus also runs to the Hermitage: line 302. On the VGN website you can find out about bus departure times.

When do the tours of the Festspielhaus take place?

Between September and May, you can visit the Festspielhaus on a public guided tour. You will find the exact dates on the page for the Festspielhaus tour.

What can I do on a weekend in Bayreuth?

From a guided city tour to a visit to the Hermitage, the Festspielhaus, the Margravial Opera House, the New Palace or the Richard Wagner Museum, there is a great deal to experience in Bayreuth. In this blog article we recommend a weekend trip with a colourful mix of cultural and culinary highlights

How far is the Margravial Opera House from the Tourist Information, where can I buy tickets and what do I need to know about visiting?

From the Tourist Information at Opernstraße 22, cross Opernstraße and you will find the Margravial Opera House on the left-hand side.
The entrance is a double glass door with the word “Museum” above it.
You can buy tickets for your visit there at the museum ticket office, not from us.

Where can I park (cheaply)?

On our website we have put together an overview of everything that is important for you if you want to park in Bayreuth.

Do you offer sightseeing tours by bus?

No, we only offer walking tours. The city is a size that is easy to explore on foot, as the sights are close together.

Feel free to browse our programme of guided tours to find out the many different ways in which you can discover our city.

How does e-bike hire at the Tourist Information work, and where is the nearest e-bike charging point?

Please ask at the Tourist Information. E-bikes can be hired in the summer half of the year for a deposit and a daily rate.

If you are here with your own e-bike: the nearest charging stations are with us at the Tourist Information (please bring your charger), at the Town Hall, Luitpoldplatz 13 (6 lockers with sockets, free of charge) or at the main railway station (go right to the back past the bicycle parking, 4 lockers with sockets, free of charge).

Can I buy a ticket for the SpVgg Bayreuth football match at the Tourist Information?

You can buy all kinds of tickets at the theatre box office at Opernstraße 22 (in the room next to the Tourist Information).

Is there a guest card?

No, there is currently no guest card.