Nuremberg is celebrating: Europe's longest beer garden from June 18th to 22nd!

Nuremberg is celebrating: Europe's longest beer garden from June 18th to 22nd!

In the picturesque setting of Nuremberg Castle, the “longest beer garden” in Europe will open its doors from June 18th to 22nd, 2025. This big festival for beer lovers, the 26th Franconian Beer Festival, promises an unforgettable experience for young and old. Around 40 breweries are celebrating and presenting over 100 different types of beer - from classic cellar beers to smoky variants to sparkling craft beers that pamper the palate. Renowned breweries such as Mönchshof, Schanzenbräu and Kapuziner Weißbier are represented as well as smaller companies such as Ahörnla Bräu and Gampert-Bräu as well as international guests such as the Dutch brewery OLDSKOOL and Browar Fortuna from Poland.

The event area extends over the historic moat of the Imperial Castle, which is sure to transform into a popular meeting place. Entry to the festival is free – a treat for all gourmets and beer lovers. We recommend using public transport to get there. The Tiergärtnertor stop is easily accessible from tram lines 4 and 10. Visitors can also easily get to the festival from Nuremberg Central Station.

Top events and culinary delights

The Franconian beer festival not only brings refreshing brews, but also a varied culinary offering. From Franconian specialties such as bratwursts and Schäufele to international delicacies such as Dölle's pasta from the cheese wheel or Surf'n Fries - there is something for every taste here. Visitors can also look forward to a mobile show brewery where the brewing process is demonstrated live, as well as the opportunity to fill their own 1 liter siphon bottles.

Another highlight is the beer slide, which allows you to slide a beer mug over a ten-meter-long area. The event is also rich in music: between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. (on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.) regional artists, including the band The Rockin Lafayettes, as well as DJs provide the best entertainment on five stages. This promises a great atmosphere with beer and delicacies and allows guests to immerse themselves in a special atmosphere.

Special features of the festival

The last edition of the Franconian Beer Festival attracted more than 100,000 visitors - clear evidence of the popularity of this event. To make the variety of beers on offer even more tangible, there is the brewery rally. Here participants can enjoy smaller beer samples in a limited edition Spruuz glass (0.2 liters). This cool 26th anniversary souvenir is available at the brewery stands for just 1.50 euros. And for those who want to document their beer travels, there is a special T-shirt.

Overall, the Franconian Beer Festival 2025 in Nuremberg will once again be an unforgettable experience for all beer lovers and connoisseurs. The event is not only a highlight of summer festival culture, but also a great opportunity to discover and enjoy Franconian hospitality. So it's worth making your way to the city of brewing traditions in good time. If you're ready to get something on your ears and palate, you've come to the right place!

For more information on this exciting beer festival, take a look at the articles from Mercury, Nuremberg News and in Franconia.