German Beer

Bring Your German Beer Knowledge

If Germany had an official alcoholic beverage, it would probably be beer. But what is it exactly about German beer that the rest of the world loves? Want to drink the best German beer? Join us for a taste sensation. According to the Reinheitsgebot, beer brewed in Germany must...
Oktoberfest Legend Chris Barton-Fox

Oktoberfest Legend – Chris Barton-Fox, UK

Meet Chris, who’ll be at Oktoberfest this year for his 50th visit (yes you read that right: fifty), raising a glass in the beer tents every year bar two since the age of 16. Could this be the greatest Oktoberfest Legend ever? Read his amazing story and decide for yourself. Prost!...
Stuttgart Beer Festival

Germany’s Other Beer Festival: Stuttgart Beer festival

Stuttgart Beer Festival From a local agricultural event to a famous festival, the Stuttgart Beer Festival (locally known as Cannstatter Volksfest) has become an event that millions of people travel to each and every year. Colorful flashing lights, the smell of burned almonds, the...
Wine tent Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest for Wine Lovers

The Weinzelt is the place to be for wine lovers the world over While Oktoberfest is renowned for its variety and massive volume of beer, wine has always been a popular alternative for festival goes who prefer it over the liquid amber. In fact, the wine tent offers a diverse range...
Origins of Oktoberfest

The Origin of Oktoberfest in Munich

One of the most popular travel destinations in Germany isn’t the capital, it’s Munich. Every year in late September people in their millions flock to the city for Oktoberfest, a festival celebrating everything to do with Bavarian culture and beer. Want to celebrate with us? Join...
After Oktoberfest

Where To Go When the Lights Go Out at Oktoberfest

Life after Oktoberfest at Munich’s famous After Parties Oktoberfest doesn’t have to end every night when the beg tents close (around 10pm) – there’s still a lot to do and see around Munich. It seems like the whole festival migrates to the Käfer Wiesn-Schänke tent first...
Travel Tips for Oktoberfest

Top Travel Tips for Oktoberfest Tent Crawl

Anybody who’s been to Oktoberfest before will know just how busy it gets and how long you can end up waiting for a table, worse still if you’ve travelled in a group. For those trying their hand at their first Oktoberfest tent crawl there is some general advice about getting...
Beer Drinking Destination

Why Germany is the World’s Favourite Beer Drinking Destination

Recent findings from the Nation Brands Index have revealed that Germany is at the forefront of the world in many industries. And when it comes to the manufacture and brewing of beer, there is no one better as ensured by the Reinheitsgebot, or the ‘German Beer Purity Law’. The...
Oktoberfest Legend Jimmy Mitchell

Oktoberfest Legend: Jimmy Mitchell, Scotland

A big hello from Jimmy Mitchell in Scotland, who recounts his Oktoberfest experience. My pals and I have just been on our 5th visit this year, travelling regularly from Bonny Scotland (Falkirk to be specific). It started as a stag trip in 2009 when 8 of us travelled, then a...
Oktoberfest Legend Dan Moynihan

Oktoberfest Legend – Dan Moynihan, USA

Once was never enough for Dan, who just attended his 4th Oktoberfest in Munich. Apparently he’s still thirsty for more and will be back again next year. How many times have you been to Oktoberfest and which years? I have been to Oktoberfest 4 times. 2011,2013,2014 and 2015....