Europe's longest beer garden: Franconian beer festival starts in Nuremberg!

Europe's longest beer garden: Franconian beer festival starts in Nuremberg!

If you are in Nuremberg next week, then you will not come by: From June 18 to 22 June, the Burggraben will be transformed into Europe's longest beer garden! The Franconian beer festival invites and offers everything that makes the heart of a beer lover beat faster. As early as the 26th edition, this event is one of the most important festivities for beer lovers in the region and attracts thousands of visitors every year. According to Nordbayern came over 100,000 guests.

On Wednesday, June 18, the celebration begins with an official tapping at 5 p.m., one day before Corpus Christi. With around 50 breweries that will present more than 100 different types of beer, there is something for every palate. These include known names such as Schanzenbräu, Gutmann and Pyraser, but also smaller craft beer breweries and international guests such as Browar Fortuna from Poland and the Dutch brewery Oldskool. Die Vielfalt reicht von Pils über Helles bis zu einer breiten Auswahl an Craft-Bieren, wie Infranken reported.

Culinary and cultural highlights

But the focus is not just on beer. The event also offers culinary highlights that present the variety of Franconian cuisine. From classic sausages to international specialties such as Surf’n Fries and Dölle's pasta from the cheese nib - there is something for every taste. And all of this in a relaxed atmosphere with live music on five stages. Brass music, skirt and Franconian bands create a mood every day, while a new DJ maintains the celebrants from Wednesday to Saturday.

• opening times of the Franconian beer festival:
• Wednesday, June 18: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Thursday, June 19: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
• Friday, June 20: 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Saturday, June 21: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
• Sunday, June 22: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

There is also a lot to experience for the little ones: face painting, can throwing and a bouncy castle from Friday ensure that younger visitors will get their money's worth. A very special highlight is the beer slide, where guests can slide a pitcher on a ten -meter -long track.

arrival and organization

The journey to the fairground is uncomplicated: from the main train station you can reach Friedrich-Ebert-Platz from the U3 and then switch to tram line 4 to the animal gardener. Alternatively, you can also take the U2 or U3 to Plärrer and then continue with bus line 36 or trams 4 and 6. The bus lines 37, 46 or 47 to Maxtor are a good choice from the direction of Fürth - a short walk over the Vestnertorgraben is then still necessary.

If you are a fan of beer festivals, you cannot ignore the other big festivals in Germany. From the legendary Oktoberfest in Munich to the Stuttgart Volksfest or the international Berlin beer festival - Germany has a lot to offer that captivates beer lovers. As The Planets World , these events are a real must for everyone who wants to get to know German beer culture.

So pack your friends and plan your visit to the Franconian beer festival! Here you can expect a unique combination of Franconian hospitality, exquisite beers and a lively atmosphere that should not be missed.