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“Prost” – Celebrate Spring Beer Festivals in Prague, Munich and Hamburg
“Prost” – Celebrate Spring Beer Festivals in Prague, Munich and Hamburg
You might think that the beer festivals of central Europe are held only during the late summer and autumn; however, you may be pleasantly surprised that there are a few that take place in the spring as well.
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02/02/2011
You might think that the beer festivals of central Europe are held only during the late summer and autumn; however, you may be pleasantly surprised that there are a few that take place in the spring as well. These include the ‘Munich Strong Beer Season’ held in late March/ April, the ‘Hamburg DOM’ also held in late March/ early April and the ‘Prague Beer Festival’ which is being held in May. Leading specialist tour operator, DERTOUR, has accommodation and flight packages to these festivals from just £160 per person.
MUNICH STRONG - Described as the insider's Oktoberfest, the Munich Strong Beer Season (25th March - 3rd April 2011) starts during Lent after the end of Carnival and lasts for about four weeks. The origins of this event go back to the monks who concocted a strong beer which provided nutritional value to help them recover from the Lenten fasting. The strong beer is actually a double bock beer which is heavy on malt and it's much stronger than a 'normal' beer.
Many breweries open a tent for revellers during the strong beer season and bring out their own kinds of seasonal beer. Bands ensure a cheerful party atmosphere and waiters in traditional costumes provide food and drink for the guests. Traditional dishes like O'batzter (Camembert cheese crumbled with onion, paprika and butter), Steckerlfisch (a grilled fish on a stick), Leberkäs (typical Bavarian meat) and broiled chicken are served. There are other events in the 'Löwenbräu Cellar' you should not miss. Strong men from all over Bavaria take part in a stone lifting and a wood-chopping competition to measure their strengths. DERTOUR offers two night packages over the festival period priced from £160 per person that include return flights from Stansted Airport and accommodation at the four star Raeter Park Dependence on a bed and breakfast basis. Prices are based on two people sharing.
HAMBURG DOM SPRING BEER FESTIVAL – Hamburg is home to various seasonal beer festivals, this festival boasts one of the largest fun fairs in Germany and offers visitors a 1.8 mile area filled with thrilling rides, family entertainment and beer tents. It is held three times a year, with the spring dates for this year being 25 March – 25 April. As well as beer, culinary delicacies include roasted almonds, candied fruits, bratwursts and potato pancakes. Other highlights include old fashioned show booths alongside high-tech rides. DERTOUR offers two night packages over the festival period priced from £160 per person that include return flights from Gatwick Airport and four star hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis staying at the Leonardo Hamburg-Stillhorn. Prices are based on two people sharing.
PRAGUE BEER FESTIVAL – This Prague Beer festival takes place this year between 12 and 30 May 2011 and is in its fourth year running. The festival is the largest culinary event in the Czech Republic and offers visitors a wide selection of the best of the Czech breweries, butchers, delicatessens and confectioners. There are places that can hold up to 10,000 visitors, where you’ll be served by locals wearing their traditional Czech dress. DERTOUR offers two night packages over the festival period priced from £200 per person that include return flights from Heathrow Airport, and accommodation at the three star Olympik Tristar hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Prices are based on two people sharing.
DERTOUR has operated holidays to Germany and beyond since 1961, providing travellers the opportunity to visit popular Beer Festivals such as the Munich Beer festival or to explore the authentic Christmas markets in Germany. DERTOUR is recognised as the UK’s leading specialist in travel packages and tours to Europe.
For bookings call DERTOUR on 0207 290 1111 or visit http://www.dertour.co.uk for further information
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