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Bamberg Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known for its medieval architecture, Rauchbier, and the iconic old town hall on a bridge.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Bayreuth sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bindlach, 50km from Bamberg Old Town.
Bayreuth is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 72,940, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bayreuth sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bayreuth to your route.
Bayreuth (German pronunciation: [ˈbaɪʁɔʏt] or [baɪˈʁɔʏt] ; Upper Franconian: Bareid, pronounced [ba(ː)ˈɾaɪ̯t]) is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, on the Red Main river in a valley between the Franconian Jura and the Fichtel Mountains. The town's roots date back to 1194. In the 21st century, it is the capital ofRead more
Upper Franconia and has a population of 72,148 (2015). It hosts the annual Bayreuth Festival, at which performances of operas by the 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner are presented.
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Bayreuth is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.9478 latitude, 11.5789 longitude.
Bayreuth has a population of approximately 72,940 people, making it a town in Germany.
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A UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known for its medieval architecture, Rauchbier, and the iconic old town hall on a bridge.
50 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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