Beer tour through Upper Franconia – with 5 stops

Beer buddies often find it difficult to agree on where to go on their next trip in the region with the highest density of breweries. But be sure not to miss any of these.

(Bier-)Wanderung von Tiefenellern nach Strullendorf, Foto: A Gaspar-Klein, Lizenz: VGN

Beer buddies often find it difficult to agree on where to go on their next trip in the region with the highest density of breweries. This is because every Upper Franconian knows another great beer from another great brewery. But be sure not to miss any of these:

Let Bamberg treat you to a smoked beer

Bamberg smoked beer ("Rauchbier") is made using smoked malt, which gives it its characteristic...

Let Bamberg treat you to a smoked beer

Beer-fuelled further training

The Bavarian Brewery Museum is located in Kulmbach. On more than 3,000 square metres, guests can...

Beer-fuelled further training

With the beer coachman through Bayreuth

Education and beer can be wonderfully combined in Upper Franconia. For example, on the beer...

With the beer coachman through Bayreuth

A beer indulgence in Lichtenfels brewery

"Nothelfer" (emergency helper) beer is brewed under the gaze of the "Basilica of the Fourteen Holy...

A beer indulgence in Lichtenfels brewery
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