About a 40-minute drive from Grafenwohr
Army Base, Bayreuth is located halfway between Berlin and Munich, on the Red Main
river. The thing that makes this small town so popular is its association with
the German music composer Richard Wagner and the month-long festival typically
held every year in July and August. During this time, Bayreuth becomes the
cultural center for the music of Richard Wagner who is known
for the monumental four-opera cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen". Music connoisseurs
from all over the world gather in Bayreuth for this festival that is always
sold out and has a wait time of five to ten years to obtain a ticket!
Another
popular venue in Bayreuth is Eremitage Park. Although it is late fall, it was easy
to spend a complete afternoon in this large park with two palaces. The park is nicely
maintained, and the architecture of the ancient stone buildings are beautiful.
There are small lakes and fountains all throughout the park and paths wandering
off in all directions just enticing you to follow them to see what is at the
end!
In November, a tradition in Bayreuth is having jazz concerts that are spread
over multiple venues throughout the city. To check out the lineup go to www.jazz-bayreuth.de.
If you are around November 26 to December 23, Bayreuth swaps
the beer for gluhwein (hot spiced wine) while hosting it very own Christmas market!
The market is open every day.
Bayreuth is a small town with plenty to do
so before you head out, check out the website for events and times. https://www.bayreuth.de/english/event-highlights/markets-and-festivities/.
All the best,
GMarie