Bayreuth

The district of Bayreuth is located in Upper Franconia and encompasses varied landscapes with hills, mountains, and forests at different elevations. The region spreads across several valleys and plateaus between different mountain ranges.

The area took its present form in 1972 through the merger of several former administrative districts into one larger region. This consolidation reshaped the administrative structure and created a new geographic entity.

The area is known for its scattered medieval castles that show how this region was once defended and organized. Visiting these structures today reveals how people lived and protected their settlements in earlier times.

This area has dense forests and nature reserves that invite walking and exploring, especially in summer and spring. The small villages and towns are easily accessible by car and provide good starting points for trips into nature.

Two rivers, the White Main and the Red Main, both originate in this area and flow away in different directions. These two water sources shape the landscape and play an important role for the entire region.

Location: Upper Franconia

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Bayreuth

Elevation above the sea: 507 m

Shares border with: Forchheim District, Bayreuth, Lichtenfels, Bamberg, Kulmbach, Hof, Wunsiedel, Tirschenreuth, Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Amberg-Sulzbach, Nürnberger Land

Website: http://landkreis-bayreuth.de

GPS coordinates: 49.92000,11.50000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:54