June 19 to June 23, 2019

The Franconian Beer Festival takes place in the wonderful atmosphere of the Nuremberg castle moat. Forty local breweries serve more than 100 delicious types of beer.

Das alte Sudhaus am Schillerplatz stammt aus dem Jahr 1899 und war über Jahrzehnte der Hauptstandort der Tucher-Brauerei.

Why are bratwurst called bratwurst and what is special about Nuremberg gingerbread?How long have women cooked raviloi in Nuremberg and how much meat did the citizens of Nuremberg eat in the past?

Nuremberg's rock-cut cellars - early brewing tradition

Homemade beer and the brewing tradition is the big theme at the start of this tour through the rock-cut cellars. The tour ends with a beer tasting and a visit in the craft brewery "Hausbrauerei Altstadthof".

Für die Braumeister der Tucher Bräu ist das Bier brauen nicht nur Beruf, sondern Berufung! Und diese Kunst wurde über Jahrhunderte weiterentwickelt und weitergegeben. So wird es ach zukünftig sein!

Im Herzen der Tucher'schen Brautradition.

Erleben Sie selbst, wie viel Liebe in den Tucher Bieren steckt!

Nuremberg likes to call itself the "Home of Rotbier" although no one is certain if it was really someone from Nuremberg or a Belgian who first brewed a red beer. In Nuremberg, the original Nuremberg red beer has been brewed according to local brewing regulations since the Middle Ages. The special type of beer is bottom-fermented - slowly and at low temperatures.

Where is the best place to enjoy a cool beer when the weather is good? When sitting outdoors in a traditional beer garden of course! There, under the shade of trees, sharing a toast with your friends and family is great fun.

The Brewery Guide from nordbayern.de will help you discover the whole range of Nuremberg and Franconian beer culture.

For centuries, Nuremberg has been an important city for brewing beer. Whether light, dark or the traditional red – you’ll find something for every taste here. The most famous and popular breweries are the Tucher Traditionsbrauerei, Hausbrauerei Altstadthof and Schanzenbräu. Linked to this beer tradition and a special highlight of the city are the historical rock cut cellars,...