Weidenberg: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the surrounding area of Weidenberg are Emtmannsberg Castle and Schieferberg. Emtmannsberg Castle is therefore a specific cultural point of interest for travellers interested in castles.

For anyone wanting to rent a holiday apartment in Weidenberg, the local information starts here.

In the wider regional surroundings of Weidenberg are Fantaisie Palace, Altenplos Castle, Schnabelwaid Castle, Schneeberg and Haberstein.

Nature

Breite Berg is located in the immediate vicinity of Weidenberg.

Weidenberg lies on the southern edge of the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park. The landscape is characterised by small-scale, topographically varied terrain with pronounced valley basins, steep slopes, hamlets and individual farmsteads.

History and Culture

Weidenberg has more than 850 years of history and consists of the Untermarkt in the valley of the Warme Steinach and the historic Obermarkt on a ridge. The two areas are connected by the Schied pedestrian staircase with more than 120 steps.

The historic Obermarkt has narrow lanes, paved squares and sandstone buildings with decorative window surrounds. The listed ensemble includes more than 50 historic monuments.

Historical guided tours and the Weidenberg Cellar Night provide access to the old cellar complexes beneath the Obermarkt.

Weidenberg borders directly on Bayreuth, the university and festival city.

Active Pursuits

Numerous cycling and hiking trails cross the natural surroundings of Weidenberg. This suits travel plans that include cycling or hiking.

The Museum Trail in Weidenberg connects several museums and art venues, including the Scherzenmühle open-air museum.

The following pages are available for further destination selection: Heinersreuth, Gefrees, Seybothenreuth, Ahorntal, Mistelgau, Pottenstein, Creußen, Bischofsgrün.

For the broader travel overview: Bayreuth.