Bergwaldtheater, Forest theater in Weißenburg in Bayern, Germany.

Bergwaldtheater is an open-air theater located within a forested area near Weißenburg in Middle Franconia, offering performances among trees and natural elements. The venue uses the terrain of the Weißenburger Alb and features different seating sections with varying views and layouts.

Open-air performances near the site date to the 18th century; in 1791 a production of Graf Waltron was cut short by overcrowding. The Naturtheater was laid out in 1928 in a former quarry to plans by garden architect Bernhard Nill and opened in 1929 with Johanna Arntzen's Weißenburger Waldspiel. From 1931 to 1940 Egon Schmid was its own intendant; in 1932 a dispute over an engagement of Erika Mann escalated into a campaign against the Mann family. After 1940 the theater closed until 1951, then Nuremberg's municipal stages used it for 21 years; since 1973 artists from across Germany have performed here, and in 2019 it received the Heimatpreis Bayern.

The outdoor venue uses the forest itself as both backdrop and performance space, with audiences seated among trees and natural features. Wooden seating blends into the landscape, creating a direct connection between spectators and the shows.

The theater operates regularly during its performance season and tickets can be obtained through various channels. Since the venue is located in the forest, visitors should bring weather-appropriate clothing and watch their footing on uneven terrain.

The venue features specially designed wooden seating integrated directly into the forest environment, creating an unusual closeness to nature during performances. These rustic benches are characteristic of the site and distinctly shape the experience.