Fancy a quick weekend getaway?
If you come to Bayreuth, you’ll also be following a recommendation by the famous newspaper New York Times, because our city was included in the New York Times’ list “52 Places to Go in 2026”. This list, based on recommendations from correspondents, features Bayreuth because of the 150th anniversary of the Bayreuth Festival, which will be accompanied by a large anniversary program throughout the year.
So Bayreuth is an ideal destination for an interesting and relaxing weekend getaway.
The Richard Wagner Festival and the UNESCO World Heritage Margravial Opera House are the highlights of the city, but the city also knows how to impress beyond that. Discover how Bayreuth combines history and modernity and why the city is a top address for a city trip.
As preparation for your next trip:
Feel free to download the Bayreuth city map in English as PDF.
Experience culture
In addition to Richard Wagner’s Festspielhaus and the UNESCO World Heritage Margravial Opera House, Bayreuth offers you a unique mix of castles, parks and more.
Celebrate in style
There are events on Bayreuth’s stages all year round. Whether festivals, markets, exhibitions, sports or dance events, theater or opera. Chances are, you will be pleased.
Relaxed shopping
With its picturesque pedestrian zone, Bayreuth is a popular excursion destination throughout Bavaria. Experience shopping up close and enjoy it stress-free.
Culinary delights
Immerse yourself in Bayreuth’s world of enjoyment and its culinary past and present. Learn more about the traditions and taste all the Franconian specialties.
Recommendations for your weekend getaway in Bayreuth
Discover our numerous suggestions and insider tips for a short trip to the city of Wagner. Be inspired by our recommendations for a stopover or a two, three or four-day stay in Bayreuth.
Discover Bayreuth on your own
With the Future History app, you can explore the city on your own for just €4.99. Enjoy an exciting city tour with interesting audio and text information and fascinating images of the past and present in many places of interest.
- a around 3.1 km long city tour
- you pass a few of the most beautiful attractions in the city center, such as the Margrave Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the New Palace, or the Richard Wagner Museum
- audio or textual information about the 22 attractions and stations are presented
- looks at the historical Bayreuth (mainly from the late 19th century to the early 20th century) in comparison to the present view
The Bayreuth Festival 2026
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first festival in 1876, the city of Bayreuth is hosting a city-wide festival in 2026. Accompanying the anniversary festival in 2026 on the Green Hill, one hundred and fifty stages will be set up throughout the city and county. From January to December, the entire region showcases its cultural diversity with music, theater, and art that spans from Wagner’s work to the present day.
From the last 150 to the next 150 years – be there in 2026!
Enjoy the soothing nature in and around Bayreuth
The Hermitage
At the doors of Bayreuth is the Hermitage, with historical parks from the 18th century and the old palace with fountains and water attractions and the orangery.
Wilheminenaue Park
The new park Wilhelminenaue offers relaxation and sport possibilities, for younger as well as older visitors to experience nature and with rare plants and animals.
Sanspareil
It was said, that the name of the rock garden came from an exclamation of a visitor: C`est sans pareil! (This is unequaled). Enjoy the fantastic rock garden with and castle Zwernitz.
Our package deals for your weekend getaway
Save time and money! The Bayreuth Tourist Information will create a personalized offer for your stay in Bayreuth with:
- 1x overnight stay with breakfast
- 1x historical city tour
- 1x dinner
- 1x information material
Additional extensions can be requested as an option. We will then put together a personalized offer.
