Apr 07 2009
Germany’s “Other” Beer Fests
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the lovely ski resort town I live in, is just 45 minutes away from Munich, the site of the “world’s largest party,” also known as Oktoberfest. Which means that I have made it to the world’s most famous beer festival seven times and have plenty of stories about my experiences—including the crowds of singing Australians and Italians, standing outside in the rain waiting for a table to open, and the extremely long lines at the bathrooms.
But, thankfully, Germany has plenty of other beer festivals (with beer that tastes just as good and rides that are just as much fun) to choose from that are usually a little bit cheaper, a lot less crowded, but much more traditional and with much more culture. There’s:
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Munich’s Starkbierfest with a specially-made collection of dark beers.
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The Freimarkt in Bremen with a history that dates back to 1036.
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An International Beer Festival in Berlin with more than 260 breweries from 80 countries serving 1,800 kinds of beer.
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Munich’s Frühlingfest (Spring Fest), held on the grounds of Oktoberfest.
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And more.
The fests are in many different cities and at different times of the year, so you might find one that will fit into your next trip to Germany. Or, use this list to plan your next trip to Germany—hit as many fests as you can handle!
Check out this article on Germany’s “Other” Beer Fests for more information about these traditional beer fests in a country famous for its beer.
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