Eremitage

The Eremitage is a palace and park complex in Bayreuth with several buildings, fountains, and water features distributed across large gardens. The layout combines Baroque garden design with English landscape elements and includes various halls, grottos, and water structures built during different periods.

Margrave Georg Wilhelm founded the complex in 1715 as a center for the margraviate, with the Old Palace forming its core. After 1735, Margravine Wilhelmine carried out major expansions that enlarged the grounds and added new artistic elements.

The buildings display architectural styles from different periods, featuring rooms decorated with exotic Asian furnishings and artwork that reflect the tastes of the royal family. These collections show how prized such distant artistic traditions were considered at the time.

The park is open daily throughout the year, with various pathways leading through the gardens and past water features. The Old Palace itself is only accessible at certain times for guided tours and requires an entrance fee, so check opening hours before visiting.

The grounds contain a rare ruin theater and several grottos designed by Joseph St. Pierre between 1743 and 1745. These structures show the Baroque era's playful engagement with artificial ruins and underground spaces.

Location: Bayreuth

Elevation above the sea: 386 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Eremitage 4

Phone: +499217596937

Website: https://eremitage-bayreuth.de

GPS coordinates: 49.94806,11.62389

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:25