Streitberg leuchtet

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.