Naturraum Open Air Fichtelberg

Festival in Nature

The Fichtelgebirge is the northernmost low mountain range in Bavaria – a wooded mountain range with granite rocks, high moors, clear lakes, and sparse population. The Fichtelsee near Fichtelberg is one of the best-known natural attractions: a small mountain lake at an altitude of 757 m, nestled in dense spruce forest. This setting makes the Naturraum Open Air a special festival.

The Naturraum Concept

The name says it all: Naturraum Open Air combines electronic music culture (House, Techno, Deep, Melodic) with the natural scenery of the Fichtelgebirge. Instead of urban industrial locations, the festival takes place on the lake shore – with a view of water, forest, and mountains. Long summer evenings, clear air, an intimate festival community.

Program and Atmosphere

The event spans one day – typically 12 noon to 1 AM. DJ sets and occasional live acts alternate on a main stage. The lineup represents different styles of electronic music – not a pure techno festival, but a journey through genres and tempos. The organizers rely on newcomers from the Bavarian House/Techno scene and established acts from the Nuremberg/Munich area.

Family-Friendly by the Lake

Unlike many large techno festivals, Naturraum is consciously designed to be family-friendly – parents with children by the lake during the day, older festival-goers enjoy it just as much as Berlin techno fans. On-site, there are swimming opportunities at the Fichtelsee, food stalls, and cocktail bars. The atmosphere is relaxed – no big-city hustle and bustle.

Fichtelberg and the Nature Park

The municipality of Fichtelberg is located in the district of Bayreuth, about 30 km northeast of the city of Wagner. With Schneeberg (1,051 m) and Ochsenkopf (1,024 m), the Fichtelgebirge has two thousand-meter peaks, plus numerous hiking trails and ski resorts in winter. Festival visitors often combine the open-air event with hiking, swimming, or mountain biking tours on the weekend.