Bavaria's best Beer Gardens
Bavaria’s beer garden season starts in May and runs right through to October. The shade of ancient horse chestnut trees become a rendezvous for both young and old and locals and visitors alike: a place to enjoy a convivial glass of cool beer and some tasty Bavarian snacks. You can even bring your own picnic.
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World famous brewery culture »
The creation of the beer gardens in Munich and the surrounding area dates back to a time when brewing was banned during the summer months due to the increased risk of fire.
Upper Bavaria’s very special beer gardens – top tips and state secrets »
To top it all, guests can also enjoy some spectacular scenery: sunny gardens with Alpine views, cool gardens on the water’s edge, chic gardens in abbey grounds, shady gardens under the umbrella of ancient horse chestnut trees.
Top Beer Gardens in Munich and surrounding »
The tradition of beer gardens has spread all over Germany, but you won't get the genuine thing anywhere else but in greater Munich
Franconia – the home of beer and beer cellars »
What are known as beer gardens in the south are called beer cellars in the north. But rather than sitting “in” the beer cellar you actually sit on top of it!
Jamie Oliver and beer gardens »
Read this interesting article on jamieoliver.com about the great German tradition: beer gardens. He spoke to Antje Schneider, manager of Haberl Gastronomie, as well as some of the most outstanding beer gardens in Munich including the famous Chinaturm beergarden in the city's park, English Garden (Englischer Garten).
200 Years Beer Gardening in Bavaria »
In 2012 Munich and Upper Bavaria are celebrating an old Bavarian tradition. On January 4, 1812, an edict issued by King Max I. allowed all breweries to sell beer straight out of their storage cellars.
All about Bavarian beer gardens »
Off to a great start. The beer garden season officially starts in May in true style round the maypole with traditional May dances and a barrel of tasty “Maibock”. More about the fine diffenence ...
