Name: Streitberg leuchtet 2026
Start: 2026-05-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsteil Streitberg

Streitberg leuchtet

About Streitberg leuchtet

»Streitberg leuchtet« transforms the health resort of Streitberg in the municipality of Wiesenttal into a sea of lights for nine days. As part of the initiative »Oberfranken leuchtet«, atmospheric light installations illuminate the town in the Franconian Switzerland, accompanied by a daily changing pre-evening program with music, culinary delights, and special experiences. Highlights include a music evening, convivial hours in the Wagnersgarten, a hike to the Neideck Castle ruins, and the closing »Long Night in the Binghöhle« with themed and discovery tours. Admission to all events is free.

Dates 09 May — 17 May 2026

Venue Wiesenttal (09474)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Streitberg leuchtet — edition 2026

»Streitberg leuchtet« 2026 runs from May 9th to 17th. Atmospheric light installations from approx. 8:30 PM, preceded by a daily changing pre-evening program from approx. 6:30 PM. Highlights: Music evening »Leuchtende Nacht, strahlende Töne«, Wagnersgarten, hike to Neideck Castle ruins, and the closing »Long Night in the Binghöhle« on May 17th.

From May 9th to 17th, 2026, Streitberg will shine with light for nine evenings as part of »Oberfranken leuchtet«. The illumination begins at dusk around 8:30 PM, preceded by a daily changing pre-evening program from around 6:30 PM with music and culinary offerings. Highlights include the music evening »Leuchtende Nacht, strahlende Töne«, convivial hours in the Wagnersgarten, a church service, and a hike to the Neideck Castle ruins. The finale on May 17th is the »Long Night in the Binghöhle« with themed and discovery tours. Admission to all events is free.

Highlights Streitberg leuchtet 2026

Nine evenings of light installations in Franconian Switzerland
Part of the »Oberfranken leuchtet« initiative
Long Night in the Binghöhle as the finale
Free admission to all events

Programme Streitberg leuchtet 2026

Program 2026

Daily from approx. 6:30 PM: changing pre-evening program
From approx. 8:30 PM: illumination of light installations
Music evening »Leuchtende Nacht, strahlende Töne«
Convivial hours in the Wagnersgarten, church service
Hike to Neideck Castle ruins
May 17th: »Long Night in the Binghöhle« (themed and discovery tours)

Prices Streitberg leuchtet 2026

Admission to all events is free. Fees may apply for individual cave tours in the Binghöhle.

Practical information

Practical information — Streitberg leuchtet

Getting There

Streitberg is located in the municipality of Wiesenttal (91346) on the railway line through the Wiesenttal valley; arrive by train (Streitberg stop) or via the B470 through Franconian Switzerland.

Admission

Admission to all events is free. Fees may apply for individual cave tours.

Tip

The illumination only unfolds its effect from dusk around 8:30 PM onwards – sturdy footwear is recommended for the evening stroll.

A Town in Light

»Streitberg leuchtet« is a light and culture festival in the Streitberg district of the municipality of Wiesenttal in the Forchheim district (Bavaria, Upper Franconia region). It is part of the Upper Franconian initiative »Oberfranken leuchtet« and is supported by the municipality of Wiesenttal together with Oberfranken Offensiv. For nine evenings, the health resort in the Franconian Switzerland shines in atmospheric light.

Illumination and Pre-Evening Program

The illumination of the light installations begins at dusk around 8:30 PM. Before that, a changing pre-evening program runs daily from around 6:30 PM, featuring music and culinary experiences. This creates a new experience of light, music, and encounters every evening.

Program Highlights

Music evening »Leuchtende Nacht, strahlende Töne« (Bright Night, Radiant Tones)
Convivial hours in the Wagnersgarten
Church service within the festival framework
Hike to the Neideck Castle ruins, the landmark of the Wiesenttal valley
Closing event: »Long Night in the Binghöhle« on the last day of the festival

The Binghöhle as the Finale

The crowning finale is the »Long Night in the Binghöhle«, one of Bavaria's most famous show caves. The cave team offers various guided tours, including themed and discovery tours, making the festival's end a special underground experience.

Significance

With its combination of light art, regional culinary offerings, music, and the natural treasures of Franconian Switzerland – Binghöhle cave, Neideck Castle ruins, Wiesenttal valley – »Streitberg leuchtet« is an atmospheric spring highlight for the entire region.