Waldbühne Heldritt

Waldbühne Heldritt is an open-air theater nestled in the forested landscape of Upper Franconia with roughly 800 covered seats arranged in an amphitheater form. The structure uses the natural slope of the terrain for the seating areas and provides weather protection through its partial roof covering.

The theater opened in 1930 with backing from local poet and composer Adolf Büttner-Tartier, who helped establish its standing in the region. It developed into a notable cultural venue for Upper Franconia over the following decades.

The venue hosts performances by local theater groups and amateur actors throughout the year, staging comedies, children's plays, and regional productions. Audiences experience theater as a community gathering where people from the area come together in the surrounding natural landscape.

The venue sits approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Coburg and is accessible by car or bus with free parking provided for both. Visitors with mobility limitations will find direct access to the seating areas.

The theater attracts around 30,000 visitors annually who can enjoy local food specialties like Coburg sausages and Flammkuchen during performances. This food offering transforms each theater visit into a complete experience combining entertainment with regional cuisine.

GPS coordinates: 50.35650,10.80850

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06