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Things to Do in Stuttgart During the Cannstatter Volksfest

12 Other Things to Do in Stuttgart During the Cannstatter Volksfest

02 Apr 2026
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We all know Stuttgart, Germany is home to the world’s second largest beer festival—the aptly named Stuttgart Beer Festival, or Cannstatter Volksfest in local terms. However, though Stuttgart may be but a blip on your beer festival radar, there’s more to this city than just...

Munich’s Starkbierfest: 5 Details You Need to Know

25 Mar 2026
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Among other German beer festivals, Munich’s Starkbierfest is the heavy hitter in the group. The heavyweight champ. The bouncer at that club you’re too afraid to cross. And with big championship belts comes big, strong beers. Also known as the Strong Beer Festival, Starkbierfest...
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Oktoberfest & Stuttgart Beer Festival: How Do They Compare?

14 Apr 2024
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Pretty much everyone (who doesn’t live in a cave, though even some of them do too) is familiar with Oktoberfest in Munich. Outside of Germany, though, not that many people know about the Stuttgart Beer Festival (known locally as Cannstatter Volksfest). Thing is, Stuttgart’s...

Munich’s Springfest: 5 Things You Need to Know

14 May 2023
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Picture this: Oktoberfest, but on Spring Break. Wild, crazy, warm! That’s Munich’s Springfest, also known as Frühlingsfest. This delightful Oktoberfest alternative is another favorite in the land of German beer festivals. It’s incredibly popular among the locals and is a great...
Stuttgart Beer Festival Beer Tents

Get to Know the 8 Stuttgart Beer Festival Beer Tents

31 Mar 2023
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Much like at Oktoberfest in Munich, the biggest parties at the Stuttgart Beer Festival take place inside a collection of massive beer tents. Each of these beer tents has something unique to offer and they’re all worth checking out. Volksfest real estate at its best! While...

7 Reasons to Check Out Munich’s Springfest

19 Jul 2021
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Does the thought of Oktoberfest’s 6 million visitors intimidate you? Are the hotels prices for Oktoberfest simply breaking your bank? If so, we have just the solution for you: Munich’s Springfest (known locally as Frühlingsfest). Springfest is often referred to ...
Munich’s Springfest

6 Places to Experience the German Influence in Fredericksburg, Texas

03 Jun 2021
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Fredericksburg, Texas, a couple hours west of Austin, is unlike any other place in the Lone Star State. Given its historical founding and serious German influence, Fredericksburg is less about boot-scootin’ and more about das boot… less about denim with a big focus on...
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6 Reasons Oktoberfest is the Best Fest

05 Mar 2021
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There are countless festivals that take place around the world. I mean, just an infinite number—you can’t even add them up. But among that vast expanse of celebration is one that surpasses all the rest in terms of fun, fanfare, and freaking huge beverages: Oktoberfest in Munich,...

5 Reasons to Experience Starkbierfest in Munich at Least Once

28 Feb 2021
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Oktoberfest isn’t Munich’s only bodacious beerfest, you know. In fact, fall isn’t Munich’s only beer festival season. Half a year before the start of Oktoberfest you’ve got Starkbierfest in Munich, also known as the Strong Beer Festival. Thanks to some ancient monks, Munich...
8 Reasons to Check Out the Straubing Beer Festival

8 Reasons to Check Out the Straubing Beer Festival in Germany

28 Feb 2021
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We’ve learned that if there’s anything Germany does well (there are many things actually), it’s beer festivals. Perhaps you’ve heard of Oktoberfest—the world’s largest, craziest party? Or the Stuttgart Beer Festival—the world’s second largest? But have you heard o...
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