Bayreuth Germany - Buses to and from Bayreuth - Margrave Opera House

Alternative weekend idea: Bayreuth Germany

When looking for an idea for a city break, i.e. a quick weekend getaway to another city, we often fumble through offers from major metropolises, tempted by the most famous sights and shots favorably presented on social media. These places captivate with their beauty, but are often crowded and expensive. As an alternative to the capitals of countries and the most recognized tourist destinations, there are smaller cities. One of them is Germany's Bayreuth. You can get there from Poland aboard a Sindbad coach. Such a trip can be definitely shorter, cheaper and more comfortable than a flight to the west or south of Europe.

Why visit Bayreuth Germany?

There are several reasons, but before answering this question, let's take a little closer look at this town. The town is located in the northern part of Bavaria, and is a considerable distance of about 250 km from the state capital Munich. It is definitely closer from here to Nuremberg (less than 90 km). The city is located in the eastern part of Germany, near the border with the Czech Republic. Bayreuth is inhabited by about 73,000 people, and its roots date back to the Middle Ages. Add that the town serves as the capital of Upper Franconia.

Bayreuth monuments - beer and classical music: a perfect combination

Bayreuth is not one of the most popular destinations in the country of our western neighbors, mainly because its greatest treasure is the Margrave Opera House. Opera music does not attract crowds, so Bayreuth remains somewhat on the sidelines of popular tours. This has its advantages, because when visiting Bayreuth, we can feast our eyes on interesting architecture from different eras, indulge our palates in specialties of Bavarian cuisine and enjoy classical music at its best without having to push our way through the crowds. The Margrave Opera House is the real icing on the Bayreuth cake, so we'll deal with it at the end. What else, besides the iconic music venue, is worth visiting in Bayreuth?

Start with the New Palace - an example of Rococo architecture, which was built in 1753.The second object worthy of attention is the Hermitage, which is a summer residence modeled after Versailles in Paris, with beautiful French gardens, fountains, the Temple of the Sun and the Theatre of the Ruins. The Hermitage is located somewhat off to the side, and is connected to the center of Bayreuth by the representative Friedrichstraße avenue. Another interesting building is the Festival Theater, built according to Richard Wagner's instructions. As an indication of how important Wagner was to the city, Bayreuth is home to the Richard Wagner Museum, where you can admire, among other things, the master's personal piano. Not far from the villa donated to the famous composer and his museum is also the home of Wagner's son Siegfried. Those who aren't into classical art might be interested in the impressive Museum of Brewing and Cooperage, housed in the Bayreuth brewery, where the famous Maisel's Weisse, well-known to lovers of the golden beverage, is produced.

The Margrave Opera House

When Germans and visitors from abroad think of Bayreuth, they usually have in mind one of the most impressive musical buildings on the Old Continent, the Margrave Opera House. Its interior is dominated by the Baroque style, as evidenced by ceiling paintings, frescoes and numerous ornaments. Interestingly, the Margrave Opera House is made of wood and is adjacent to the brick synagogue building. The opera house was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012.