Wahnfried

Wahnfried is a Renaissance Revival landmark in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany. Built in 1874, it was designed by Wilhelm Neumann. It is owned by City of Bayreuth (Stadt Bayreuth).

Location: Richard-Wagner-Straße 48, Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany

Verified facts

• Located in Hofgarten, Bayreuth
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1737, SRC-1738
• Built in 1874
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1737, SRC-1739
• Designed by Wilhelm Neumann
  confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1739, SRC-1740, SRC-6409, SRC-6329, SRC-9039, SRC-1741
• Architectural style: Renaissance Revival
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1740, SRC-1739, SRC-6328, SRC-6329, SRC-1741
• Historic designation: Baudenkmal (Bavarian listed architectural monument)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1741, SRC-1739, SRC-6330, SRC-6331, SRC-1740
• Owned by City of Bayreuth (Stadt Bayreuth)
  confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1742, SRC-1739, SRC-6332, SRC-6333, SRC-9040

Evidence & sources

• SRC-1737 — Richard Wagner Museum (official) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1738 — Bayreuth Tourismus & Marketing — The Richard Wagner Museum (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1739 — Haus Wahnfried — German Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1740 — Bayern-Online — Haus Wahnfried in Bayreuth (Tier 3, travel_portal; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1741 — Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege — Denkmalliste Stadt Bayreuth (geodaten.bayern.de) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1742 — Richard Wagner Museum (official) — Richard-Wagner-Stiftung Bayreuth (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5729 — Richard Wagner Museum — official site, Contact and directions (visiting address) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5730 — museen.de — Richard Wagner Museum Bayreuth directory entry (Tier 2, directory; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5731 — WhichMuseum — Richard-Wagner-Museum (Bayreuth) visitor information (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6328 — Wahnfried — Aroundus (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6329 — Wahnfried (Bayreuth) — MyCityHunt (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6330 — Wikidata — Wahnfried (Q686109) (Tier 3, structured-data-encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6331 — De-Academic — Haus Wahnfried (Tier 3, encyclopedia-mirror; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6332 — Dr. Sven Friedrich (friedrich-bayreuth.info) — Wahnfried (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6333 — inBayreuth.de — Katharina Wagner hat Familienvilla verkauft (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6409 — Mahler Foundation — Villa Wahnfried (Tier 3, cultural-foundation; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9039 — Wingsch Real Estate Investments — The Villa Wahnfried in Bayreuth (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9040 — Bayreuther Tagblatt — 50 Jahre Richard-Wagner-Stiftung (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Wahnfried?

Yes — Wahnfried is open to the public. Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm (incl. holidays); closed Mon.. Admission: Adult EUR10; reduced EUR8 (groups 10+, students, severely disabled, after 4pm except Jul/Aug); under 18 free. Combination ticket EUR11 (Wagner + Liszt + Jean Paul museums, valid 1 week)..

Who designed Wahnfried?

Wahnfried was designed by Wilhelm Neumann.

Where is Wahnfried located?

Wahnfried is located in Bayreuth, Bavaria.