Head to Germany? With more 1,000 beer and wine events taking place this year, there are plenty of opportunities to hoist a glass — or a stein — as the locals do. Sample a variety of beers or wines and celebrate life!

Wine-tasting festivals are held in small towns along Germany’s rivers as well as in cities including Stuttgart, Hamburg, Mainz and Aachen. Take part in beer festivals from mega-sized to intimate. 

Join the party! Book now to enjoy memorable events in these key cities: 

BERLIN – International Beer Festival •  

87 countries will present more than 2,000 varieties of beer at this colossal festival, which also includes wide-ranging music: Best Western Am Spittelmarkt – 3-star Book today 

Indigo Berlin Alexanderplatz – 4-star Book today 

InterContinental Berlin – 5-star Book today 

FRANKFURT – Rheingau Wine Festival •  

With 600 wines from vintners of the Rheingau region, no one will lack for new flavors to try. If in doubt, try a Riesling — the signature wine of the Rheingau region. Admiral – 3-star Book today 

Savigny Frankfurt City Messe – 4-star Book today 

Rocco Forge Villa Kennedy – 5-star Book today 

MUNICH– Oktoberfest •  

With beer by the liter and specialties like giant Bavarian pretzels, this festival dwarfs all others. Dance and sing with people from all over the world. 

Westend – 3-star Book today 

Eden – Wolff – 4-star Book today 

Palace – 5-star Book today 

Munich & Its Beer Tour Book today