Barthelmarkt

Even bigger than Ingolstadt's own beer festivals is the Barthelmarkt (St. Bartholomew market) in the village of Oberstimm, just south of Ingolstadt. Built as a horse market, it is now the biggest beer festival in the region, with its four beer tents being jam packed from early morning to late night. It happens on the last weekend in August, including Friday and Monday. Monday morning's horse market is the traditional highlight of the event.

Address: Barthelmarktstraße 8, 85077 Manching
Getting there: leave the city by car to the south via B13 or even better take the special bus line
Hours: Last weekend of August
Website: barthelmarkt.de (opens in a new tab)

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