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Your Visit to Bayreuth

Thanks to its unique blend of historical venues, such as the magnificent Margravial Opera House Bayreuth, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bayreuth is the perfect location for the Baroque Opera Festival. The historic setting provides an unparalleled atmosphere for Baroque masterpieces. Additionally, Bayreuth offers a variety of comfortable hotels, charming restaurants, and lively bars, providing festival visitors with a wide range of accommodation and entertainment options. The city is well-prepared for cultural travelers and offers everything needed for a successful festival stay. Explore the Baroque splendor while enjoying modern comfort and hospitality.

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Venues

Margravial Opera House

The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth is the best-preserved freestanding Baroque court theater and a unique monument to the festive and musical culture of the 18th century. This magnificent theater was built by Wilhelmina of Bayreuth, sister of Frederick the Great, inspired by the great opera houses in Vienna and Dresden. In 2012, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Opernstraße 14, 95444 Bayreuth, Germany

www.schloesser.bayern.de

Virtual tour

Orangery of Hermitage Court Garden

Margrave Georg Wilhelm founded the Hermitage in 1715 on an old deer park. From 1735 onwards, Margravine Wilhelmine expanded the gardens with spacious orangery, bosquets, avenues, and water features. The estate distinguishes itself by its unique garden design and magnificent leisure buildings, including the architecturally impressive Temple of the Sun.

Eremitagestraße 2, 95448 Bayreuth, Germany

Website Eremitage

Schlosskirche Bayreuth

The Bayreuth Castle Church, a splendid hall church in the Bayreuth Rococo style, was built from 1753 to 1758 under Margravine Wilhelmine and Friedrich III. Designed initially as a Lutheran court and burial church, it was designed by court architect Joseph Saint-Pierre and adorned with elaborate ceiling stuccos by Giovanni Battista Pedrozzi. Since 1813, it has served as the Catholic parish church “Our Lady.”

Schlossberglein 3, 95444 Bayreuth, Germany

www.schlosskirche-bayreuth.kirche-bamberg.de

Ordenskirche St. Georgen

The Order Church of St. George, also known as the Sophie Church, is a Protestant Lutheran church and the landmark of the St. George district in Bayreuth. The central structure, designed as a Greek cross in the Baroque style, impresses with its elaborate stucco work by Bernardo Quadri and ceiling paintings by Johann Martin Wild and Gabriel Schreyer. The ornate pulpit altar, the magnificent organ case, and the central baptismal font, all created by Elias Räntz, highlight the spirit of enlightened Protestantism.

St. Georgen 50, 95448 Bayreuth, Germany

www.ordenskirche.de

Schloss Birken

Situated on a small hill between the town center and the university in the district of the same name, the small castle was first mentioned in a document in 1459 as a house on the “Pircken”. In 1686, Margrave Christian Ernst von Brandenburg-Bayreuth gives his chief court marshal Hans Wilhelm von Erffa his hunting lodge Birken together with the estate and the associated land as a gift due to a salary arrears. 1687-1692 Demolition of the old hunting lodge and rebuilding of the present palace according to plans by the margrave’s architect Charles Philippe Dieussart.

The stucco ceilings of the staircase and in the state rooms on the second floor were designed and executed by the Italian Bernardo Quadri between 1689 and 1692.

Schloßhof Birken 27, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany

Schloss Colmdorf

Originally built as a gift for Sophie Caroline Marie of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Schloss Colmdorf has undergone an exciting history. After a meticulous restoration in 2021, it now presents itself to the public as a Baroque castle museum. Visitors can admire the original furnishings and discover the elaborate stuccos by Adam Rudolph Albini.

Colmdorf 8, 95448 Bayreuth, Germany

www.schloss-colmdorf.de

Accommodation

Hotel Rheingold – partner hotel

4**** Four star standard with quiet location on the edge of the old town
Austraße 2, 95445 Bayreuth
+49 921 9900850
Distance from the Margravial Opera House – 950m, 11 minutes walk

Ibis Hotel – partner hotel

3*** Three star design hotel with best connections
Bürgerreuther Str. 6, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 800700
Distance to the Margravial Opera House – 950m, 12 minutes walk

B&B Hotel – Partner Hotel

2** Two star hotel at the pulse of European music history
Dilchertstrasse 1, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 15137770
Distance from the Margravial Opera House – 350m, 4 minutes walk

Apart-Hotel FirstBoarding – partner hotel

Living on a high level. Conveniently located and at the same time close to the city
Nürnberger Str. 32, 95448 Bayreuth
+49 921 21076900
Distance to Margravial Opera House – 1,6km, 21 minutes walk

H4 Hotel Residenzschloss Bayreuth

4**** Four star city center hotel with short distances to the most beautiful sights
Erlanger Str. 37, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 75850
Distance to the Margravial Opera House – 1,1km, 14 minutes on walk

Hotel Goldener Anker

4**** Four star boutique hotel with timeless elegance in close proximity to many cultural attractions such as the opera house
Opernstr. 6, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 7877740
Distance to Margravial Opera House – 60m, 1 minute walk

Liebesbier

Urban Art & Smart Hotel. Here art meets high quality hotel design
Andreas-Maisel-Weg 1, 95445 Bayreuth
+49 921 46008020
Distance to Margravial Opera House – 1,1km, 13 minutes walk

Lohmühle

3*** Three star hotel with feel-good guarantee in downtown Bayreuth
Badstraße 37, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 53060
distance Margravial Opera House – 450m, 5 minutes walk

Food

Wolffenzacher Nostalgie Wirtshaus – Partner Restaurant

Franconian specialties of the extra class
Open every evening during the festival
Thursday to Monday from 11:30 warm kitchen
Special during the festival: warm kitchen before and after all opera house events
Tip: Book immediately after buying your tickets
Badstrasse 1, 95444 Bayreuth
www.wolffenzacher.de
+49 921 64552
Distance to Margravial Opera House – 130m, 2 minutes walk

Schinner Braustuben

Specialties of game from own hunt
Wednesday to Saturday warm kitchen 11:30 – 13:20, 17:00 – 21:20
Sunday warm kitchen 11:30 – 13:30
Richard-Wagner-Strasse 38, 95444 Bayreuth
www.schinnerbraustuben.de
+49 921 67673
Distance from the Margravial Opera House – 400m, 5 minutes walk

Da Corrado

Italian hospitality and delicious dishes according to traditional recipes
Thursday to Saturday warm kitchen 18:00 – 20.30
Brautgasse 1, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 515900
www.da-corrado.de
Distance from the Margravial Opera House – 400m, 5 minutes walk

Weinrich

Wine bar with small, upmarket menu
Tuesday to Saturday 16:30 – 24:00
Sunday and Monday closed
Mainstr. 5, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 1632 6886
www.weinrich-bayreuth.de
Distance to Margravial Opera House – 550m, 7 minutes walk

Dötzer

Restaurant of refined European cuisine
Tuesday to Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
Friday and Saturday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 22:00
(Kitchen closes at 21:00)
Sunday: 11:30 – 14:00
Sophienstraße 22, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 7867250
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 550m, 7 minutes walk

Ristorante Adria

Upscale, traditional Italian cuisine
Tuesday: 17:00 – 23:00
Wednesday – Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00 & 17:00 – 23:00
Monday day off
Carl-Schüller-Str. 16, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 27854
www.adria-bayreuth.de
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 600m, 8 minutes walk

Lamondi

Japanese restaurant and sushi bar
Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 23:00
Sunday 18:00 – 23:00
Bahnhofstr. 23, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 2305699
www.sushi-bayreuth.com
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 650m, 9 minutes walk

La Cantinella

upscale Italian cuisine in a cozy and romantic atmosphere
Tuesday to Saturday warm kitchen 11:30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 21:00
Sundays 17:30 – 21:30
Jean-Paul-Strasse 11, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 980383
www.lacantinella-bayreuth.de
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 700m, 9 minutes walk

L’Osteria

Pizza, Pasta d’Amore, heavenly Dolci
Monday to Thursday warm kitchen 11:30 – 23:00
Friday and Saturday warm kitchen 11:30 – 00:00
Sunday warm kitchen 12:00 – 23:00
Maximilianstrasse 83, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 53041552
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 700m, 9 minutes walk

Liebesbier

Restaurant with trendy dishes of international cuisine and over 100 types of beer, many on tap
Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 23:00
Friday and Saturday 08:00 – 24:00
Sunday 08:00 – 15:00
Andreas-Maisel-Weg 1, 95445 Bayreuth
+49 921 46008020
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 1,1km, 14 minutes walk

Bürgerreuth

Ristorante Griglia, upscale Italian cuisine
Tuesday to Sunday warm kitchen 11.30 – 22.00
An d. Bürgerreuth 20, 95445 Bayreuth
+49 921 78400
Distance to Margravial Opera House – 2,2km, 31 minutes walk

Drinks

Café 1897

Viennese coffee house and private roastery. The elegant way to enjoy coffee
Monday to Saturday 10.00 – 18.00
Opernstr. 7, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 15137300
Distance from the Margravial Opera House – 42m, 1 minute walk

Opera Wein Art

exquisite wines in combination with excellent quality products
Wednesday to Monday 11:30 – 0:00
Opernstr. 9, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 50860504
Distance Margravial Opera House – 73m, 1 minute walk

Louis

Mediterranean drink culture in the heart of the city
Tuesday to Saturday 09:00 – 0:00
Ludwigstraße 1, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 7866866
Distance from the Margravial Opera House – 140m, 2 minutes walk

Café Florian

Café in the morning, bar in the evening – a colorful mixture for everyone
Monday and Wednesday 09:00 – 23:00, Thursday 09:00 – 0:00,
Friday and Saturday 09:00 – 01:00, Sunday 09:00 – 22:00
Badstraße 13, 95444 Bayreuth, Germany
+49 921 56757
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 240m, 3 minutes walk

Café Kraftraum

simply vegetarian. Colorful restaurant with food and drinks from all over the world
daily 09:00 – 23:30
Sophienstraße 16, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 800 25 15
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 500m, 6 minutes walk

Bar am Kirchplatz

unique drink culture in an extraordinary atmosphere
Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00
Kirchplatz 3, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 51665388
Distance from the Margravial Opera House – 500m, 6 minutes walk

Lamperie

idyllic beer garden in a rustic modern ambience
Tuesday – Sunday from 17:00
Friedrichstraße 13, 95444 Bayreuth
+49 921 50709426
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 550m, 7 minutes walk

Café Oetter

masterly confectionery with sweet delicacies of the extra class
Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 15:00, Saturday 10:00 – 15:00,
Sunday 10:00 – 16:30
Bahnhofstraße 8, 95444 Bayreuth, Germany
+49 921 26613
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 650m, 8 minutes walk

Franz & Gloria

Bar enjoyment above the roofs of Bayreuth
situated on top of the Cineplex cinema
Monday to Thursday 18:45 – 23:00, Friday 18:45 – 24:00
Saturday 16:45 – 24:00, Sunday 16:45 – 23:00
Hindenburgstraße 2, 95445 Bayreuth
+49 921 764700
Distance from Margravial Opera House – 700m, 9 minutes walk

Travelling

Train

Bayreuth main station
from Nuremberg Hbf several times per hour
Travel time approx. 1h

Tip: The app egon (VGN) allows mileage-based billing incl. train to/from Bayreuth as well as local transport Bayreuth and Nuremberg without ticket purchase! (Billing via PayPal)

Plane

Airport Nuremberg (NUE)
public transport:
Subway from/ to Nuremberg main station in front of the terminal
(Subway included in the train ticket VGN)
Travel time with subway, train approx. 1,5h
Car:
Travel time by car/taxi approx. 1h

Frankfurt (FRA)
public transport :
Via Frankfurt Hbf and Nuremberg Hbf
Travel time approx. 3,5h
Car:
Travel time by car/taxi approx. 2,5h

Munich (MUC)
public transport :
S-Bahn or airport bus via Munich Hbf
Travel time approx. 3h
Car:
Travel time by car/taxi approx. 2h

Taxi Kroter

Phone: +49 921 22011

The prices quoted are subject to change and are for guidance only.

Kroter packages for festival visitors:
Airport Nuremberg – hotels in Bayreuth or back
Cab up to 4 persons 185,00€
Cab bus up to 8 persons 220,00€

Munich airport – hotels in Bayreuth or back
Cab up to 4 persons 435,00€
Cab bus up to 8 persons 520,00€

Hotels Bayreuth – Eremitage or back
Cab up to 4 persons 25,00€
Cab bus up to 8 persons 32,00€

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