European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 29, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse The twin towers of the stad Kirche peek through the Street next to the old City Hall left. An oomph band above serenades visitors to Maximilian Strasse. Is photos by Gus Schuettler Bayreuth s oldest restaurant the Brau Bier Haus. The gardens behind the Neues Schloss Are perfect for strolling or relaxing on a Bench. N Richard Wagner travellers tips getting there Bayreuth is located in northeastern Bavaria just West of autobahn a-9 Between Nurnberg and Berlin. There Are Good train connections from All Over Germany most via Nurnberg. Because of its Small size and extensive pedestrian area Bayreuth is a Good City for exploring on foot even on streets that Are open to cars the traffic volume is Light eating besides Mcdonald a the City has a wide Range of restaurants to choose from. Thomas Kretzer marketing director at the City tourist office recommends the Brau Bierhaus at Kanzle Strasse 15 and the Eule at Kirchgasser 8. Kretzer says both offer distinctive local atmosphere and Bayreuth specialities. The Brau Bierhaus is across from the stad Kirche in the oldest building in Bayreuth. Bayreuth specialities include Fauchs Techera potato map dumplings Bro Dsupin bread Sou Presack Mit Musik meat Roll with chopped onions and Karpfen baked Carp. Like most German cities Bayreuth has Many excellent bakeries and pastry shops. For a Quick snack on the go try the sprit Kuchen a franconian specially that resembles a wrinkled Culler rolled in sugar. It costs about 1.50 Marks $1.02. Accommodations the City has a Baker s dozen hotels and a larger number of guest houses and pensions As Well As one youth Hostel. Museums there Are several Good local breweries and a brewery museum. The City in conjunction with the museum organizes Bayreuth Beer culture tour packages that include everything from Beer cooking to crossbow shooting a Beer brewing seminar and a medieval dinner. A minimum of 10 participants Are required. Participants can obtain a doctor of Beer philosophy degree. Other museums besides the Beer museum include the German typewriter museum the museum of farming implements the Richard Wagner museum and the toy museum. The fest Spilhaus is a five minute drive from the City Center. Tours Are available most Days. Tourist information the Bayreuth tourist office is located in the new City Hall one Block off the pedestrian area on Luitpold Platz. The tourist office will arrange accommodations and City Tours. Some information is available in English. For More information Contact Bayreuth Luitpold Platz 9, 8580 Bayreuth Telephone 0921-88588. Norm Zeigler october 29, 1992 stripes Magazine 5
