When people think of Germany as a place to head to for vacation, there are many things which may spring to mind as ideal ways to pass the time.
From checking out the interesting history of cities such as Munich, Berlin and Hamburg, to sampling the wide range of traditional food on offer before dancing the night away in some of the dance clubs which the country is famous for, there is truly something for every traveller in the nation.
But those who love sampling different types of alcohol could find heading to the city of Munich, as the metropolis hosts a number of beer festivals. And do not forget to try a german beer boot.
One of the best beer festivals for tourists to visit is the Strong Beer Festival, which is held every March in Munich.
Called Starkbierzeit, the festival is a must see for any traveler. According to legend, the history of the beer event can be traced right back to the time of the Paulaner monks. It is thought that during times of fasting, when the monks were not allowed to consume any food in the day, they brewed extra strong beer to sustain them.
As such, the strong beer which can be drunk at many of Germany's festivals often has an interesting malty flavour and a more distinctive taste than other beers.
Traditional cultural activities including stone lifting competitions can also be enjoyed at the beer festival, an event definitely worth visiting on a holiday to Munich.
From checking out the interesting history of cities such as Munich, Berlin and Hamburg, to sampling the wide range of traditional food on offer before dancing the night away in some of the dance clubs which the country is famous for, there is truly something for every traveller in the nation.
But those who love sampling different types of alcohol could find heading to the city of Munich, as the metropolis hosts a number of beer festivals. And do not forget to try a german beer boot.
One of the best beer festivals for tourists to visit is the Strong Beer Festival, which is held every March in Munich.
Called Starkbierzeit, the festival is a must see for any traveler. According to legend, the history of the beer event can be traced right back to the time of the Paulaner monks. It is thought that during times of fasting, when the monks were not allowed to consume any food in the day, they brewed extra strong beer to sustain them.
As such, the strong beer which can be drunk at many of Germany's festivals often has an interesting malty flavour and a more distinctive taste than other beers.
Traditional cultural activities including stone lifting competitions can also be enjoyed at the beer festival, an event definitely worth visiting on a holiday to Munich.
