Tag: German beer festivals

The Walberlafest in Franconia: A Beer Fest Woven from Legends
April 28, 2025

The Walberlafest in Franconia: A Beer Fest Woven from Legends

  ~A Tale of Two Walberlas~ As I approached the summit of the Walberla, I couldn’t help but think that only the Germans would schlepp an entire beer fest up a mountain. And no ordinary mountain. The Walberla is shrouded in legends of witches’ sabbaths …

Beer Hiking, Beer History, Germany
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by Franz D. Hofer
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The Cannstatter Volksfest: Stuttgart’s Answer to Oktoberfest
September 30, 2022

The Cannstatter Volksfest: Stuttgart’s Answer to Oktoberfest

  Stuttgart’s Cannstatter Volksfest is the largest beer festival you’ve never heard of. It’s similar to Oktoberfest but unique enough to merit a visit in its own right, especially if you find the crowds at Oktoberfest to be a bit much. For starters, the Cannstatter …

Beer History, City Spotlight, Event Reports
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by Franz D. Hofer
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