Things to do with kids in Bayreuth

Things to do with kids in Bayreuth

1. Drink

   Auf der Theta

   Located in a former farm house outside town, this is about as traditional as it gets in terms of beer gardens in Bayreuth. In the summer, you'll find an interesting mixture of all kinds of people here: bikers, hikers, families, university students, suits, hippies … They have their own amber colored beer brewed for them by a local brewery not far away. Drinks and cold dishes you'll have to order and pick up yourself at the counter. The choice of hot foods depends on what time it is, what day, what season, but at least they will be brought to your table. If you don't like the heavy Franconian cuisine, maybe try the Flammkuchen or grilled fish from the black kitchen. And yes, of course you may bring your own Brotzeit instead as well. Cash only!

   Thu Fri 13:00–21:00, Sat 11:30–21:00, Sun PH 11:30–20:00. Closed Jan to mid-Mar and May 1st

2. Do

   Kreuzsteinbad

   Kreuzer

   The Kreuzsteinbad is a classic outdoor swimming pool as you may find it in any German town. Nothing fancy, but dearly loved by residents, university students and travellers alike, not only because of the incredibly low entrance fees. It has been modernized and features a 50 m competition pool for serious swimming, a wave pool, diving tower, water slide and a children's pool. There's a playground for children and courts for playing beach volleyball, basket ball, football and badminton, but also plenty of lawn to enjoy some lazy time in the sun. Bringing your own food and drinks is allowed (no glass bottles, though!) – and probably a good idea unless you want to survive the day on fries and ice cream. If you want to use the lockers you'll have to bring your own padlock or borrow one from the front desk (for a deposit of €10). If you plan to only spend a few hours, consider coming after 17:00, as entrance fees will be even cheaper then!

   May to Sep: daily 07:00–20:00·Grown-up whole-day ticket: €4.30

3. Do

   Lohengrin Therme

   The Lohengrin Therme is all about Wellness and relaxation. It consists of three sections: the thermal baths with different kinds of pools and tubs, the large sauna area and the spa where you can book massages and other treatments. The sauna and the spa are clothes-free zones, towels and bathing gowns can be rented for €2 and €4, respectively. Children younger than 6 are not allowed in any section. The spa has an additional minimum age of 14 and is ladies-only on Tuesdays (except holidays).

   thermal baths daily 09:00–22:00, sauna and spa open at 11:00·From €9 for 2 hours in the thermal baths to €21 for a day pass including sauna

4. See

   Natural Science Museum

   Naturkundemuseum

   This small museum in a farmhouse just outside the city describes the flora and fauna of Bayreuth and Upper Franconia. The museum is especially designed to engage and educate children.

   Nov - Feb: Tue-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-15:00; Mar - Oct: Tue-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-17:00·€1.50

5. Do

   Stadtbad

   Bayreuth's public swimming pool in the heart of the city offers a 25 m competition pool, a children's pool, a hot tub, a steam bath and two saunas (non-nude).

   Summer season: Tue-Fri 14:00-21:30. Winter season: Mon 15:00-18:00, Tue-Fri 11:00-21:30, Sat 10:00-19:30, Sun 10:00-18:30·Adults pay €4.20 for the first 2 hours, and €1 for every further 30 minutes

6. See

   Tierpark Röhrensee

   Park surrounding a small lake (the Röhrensee). It has a small Zoo and a large playground.

   Open now · open 24 hours·Free

7. Buy

   sigikid-Outlet

   Sigikid is mainly known across Germany for their high-quality plush toys, but they also offer fashionable clothes for children and different kinds of toys and child-related accessories. The factory outlet at their home base in Mistelbach offers discounts on remaining stock from past seasons and objects with minor production errors.

   Tue-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-14:00

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Bayreuth (CC BY-SA 4.0).