About this venue
Festhalle in Bad Urach is a historic municipal event hall distinguished by its stone façade characteristic of the Swabian Alb, steeply pitched roof and Art Nouveau architectural details. Following an extensive modernization, the protected building combines its original character with a contemporary glass entrance area and updated infrastructure. With approximately 500 seats, it is suited to concerts, theatre performances, cultural programmes, ceremonies and other larger gatherings.
The main hall has a layout reminiscent of a church nave with galleries, giving the interior a distinctive character and a more intimate atmosphere than a large arena. Its acoustics are suited to music and stage productions, while visitors benefit from a dedicated stage, modernized technical and sanitary facilities and step-free access. Historic interior details and the contemporary entrance area create a natural balance between tradition and modern comfort.
Festhalle is located at Neuffener Str. 6, Bad Urach, Germany. The P15 car park is directly beside the hall, leaving only a short walk from the parking area to the entrance, although availability may vary depending on the event. Visitors arriving by public transport can continue from Bad Urach railway station on foot or by a local bus to the Elsachstraße stop, followed by a short walk to the venue. For broader information on reaching and getting around Bad Urach, see the city information below.
About the city
Bad Urach, a historic spa town in Baden-Württemberg set amid the landscapes of the Swabian Alb, combines the atmosphere of a well-preserved old town with a varied range of cultural and entertainment events. Although more intimate than major German cities with enormous arenas, the town offers concerts, cultural programs, festivals and traditional events in surroundings that make it easy to combine an event with sightseeing and time in nature. The compact town centre, restaurants, cafés and accommodation in the town and surrounding area make Bad Urach a practical destination for visitors who want to combine events in Bad Urach with a relaxing stay in one of the best-known destinations of the Swabian Alb.
Arrival by public transport is well organized thanks to rail and bus connections. The nearest major long-distance railway station is Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, while from Metzingen station the journey to Bad Urach can be continued on the Ermstalbahn railway or bus line 7640. Bad Urach Innenstadt station is located directly next to the bus station and provides easy access to the historic centre, while city bus line 108 connects the centre with the spa and wellness district. Local bus and rail transport is integrated into the Verkehrsverbund Neckar-Alb-Donau network, known as naldo. For visitors arriving by air, the most important airport is Stuttgart Airport (Flughafen Stuttgart), from where the journey to Bad Urach can be continued by public transport, taxi or rental car.
Before or after a concert, performance or other event, it is worth exploring Bad Urach's historic centre. Marktplatz, surrounded by characteristic half-timbered houses, is a natural starting point for a walk through the old town, while Residenzschloss Urach and Stiftskirche St. Amandus are located nearby. The town lies in the Ermstal valley, allowing the urban centre to quickly give way to the landscapes of the Swabian Alb with hiking trails, forests and viewpoints. Among the best-known excursion destinations are Uracher Wasserfall and the ruins of Hohenurach Castle, making it easy to turn a visit to an event into a full-day or multi-day stay combining culture, history and nature.
