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Bayreuth
Coat of arms of Bayreuth
Coat of arms
Country  Germany
State Bavaria
Adm. region Upper Franconia
Region Oberfranken-Ost
Capital Bayreuth
Area
 • Total 1,273 km2 (492 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total 109,200
 • Density 85.78/km2 (222.17/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration BT, EBS, ESB, KEM, MÜB, PEG

Bayreuth is a special kind of area in Bavaria, Germany, called a Landkreis (district). Think of it like a county that includes many towns and villages. The main city in this area is also called Bayreuth, but it's a separate city. The Bayreuth district is known for its beautiful nature and interesting places.

About Bayreuth District

The Bayreuth district is located in the northern part of Bavaria. It's part of a larger region called Upper Franconia. This district is home to about 109,200 people, based on numbers from 2001. It covers an area of about 1,273 square kilometers (492 square miles).

Geography and Nature

The district of Bayreuth has some lovely natural spots. One important place is the Veldenstein Forest. This forest is a great spot for hiking and enjoying nature.

Another cool fact is that the source of the Main River is found right here in Bayreuth. The Main River is a very important river in Germany. It flows into the famous Rhine River.

Towns and Villages

The Bayreuth district is made up of many different towns and smaller communities. These places offer a mix of history, culture, and local life.

Here are some of the towns in the district:

  • Bad Berneck
  • Betzenstein
  • Creußen
  • Gefrees
  • Goldkronach
  • Hollfeld
  • Pegnitz
  • Pottenstein
  • Waischenfeld

And here are some of the municipalities (smaller villages and communities):

  • Ahorntal
  • Aufseß
  • Bindlach
  • Bischofsgrün
  • Eckersdorf
  • Emtmannsberg
  • Fichtelberg
  • Gesees
  • Glashütten
  • Haag
  • Heinersreuth
  • Hummeltal
  • Kirchenpingarten
  • Mehlmeisel
  • Mistelbach
  • Mistelgau
  • Plankenfels
  • Plech
  • Prebitz
  • Schnabelwaid
  • Seybothenreuth
  • Speichersdorf
  • Warmensteinach
  • Weidenberg
Municipalities in BT
Towns and municipalities in Landkreis Bayreuth

See also

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