Come Experience Stuttgart at one of the Largest BEER Festivals in the World! September 30-October 3rd 2025
$2200 PER COUPLE
More than "Just Beer"
The Cannstatter Volksfest, (Oktoberfest)often called the Stuttgart Beer Festival, is one of the most significant cultural and economic events in Baden-Württemberg. It dates back to 1818, when King Wilhelm I of Württemberg and Queen Katharina initiated it as a celebration of the region's recovery from famine caused by a volcanic eruption in Indonesia (Mount Tambora, 1815), which led to a "year without summer." *
This year will be the 178th festival. Non-continuous due to wars and Covid-19
Burial chamber of King Wilhelm I and queen Katharina at the Grabkapelle Rotenberg Stuttgart Baden Wuerttemberg Germany
The 25-hectare festival site on the banks of the Neckar, will once again be the scene of intercultural encounters. The Stuttgart Beer Festival is Baden-Württemberg's biggest and most important festival and attracts over 4 million visitors annually to the state capital.
Round about the Fruit Column, the traditional festival's historic symbol, some 300 showmen, hosts and stallholders have a wide variety on offer. A double-looping roller coaster, autoscooters or Chair-O-Planes: modern attractions or old favourites You will find them here at the Wasen.
Gateway to the Black Forest-
Just 1-1.5 hours from Stuttgart, offering hiking, scenic villages, and cuckoo clocks.
Cannstatter Volksfest 2025
What's Included
Accommodation
3 Nights at the
Ibis Styles Stuttgart Vaihingen- Close to transportation for ease of seeing Stuttgart and the Festival
The Cannstatter Volksfest
Table reserved seating for 1 day at popular local beer tent
Food and Drink
Engage with local beer artisans and discover traditional crafts. Enjoy the BEST Baden-Württemberg's brews
In the festival tents hearty dishes such as grilled knuckle of pork, fried steak or Swabian "Maultaschen" (filled pasta) are served to go with the mugs of beer. There’s cheesy spätzel, pork sandwiches, and dampfnudel, oh my! Sausages, greasy potatoes, sauerkraut — you name it, if it’s that mouthwatering German food you know and love, chances are it will be here aplenty. You’ll find food stalls selling everything from bratwurst to gingerbread heart cookies.
What is one of you likes beer and the other doesn't ?
Stuttgart is in the
heart of the Württemberg wine region, which is known for its excellent
red and white wines. Feel free to ask us for our Wine recommendations.
Excursions
This package is a 1 day guided tour for the Cannstatter Volksfest’s and Stuttgart- The other 2 days you will be touring on your own. We will be available in person during those days to help or assist in anyway. Staying as a group will only be required during the first day. This will give each couple the freedom to explore their own interests in this wonderful diverse city. You may attend the Beer Festival as many days for as much time as you like.
Beer Festival Opening Times*:
Monday to Thursday: 12 noon to 11 pm
Friday and prior to public holidays: 12 noon to midnight
This is a full Festival-
Other sites of interest in Stuttgart:
- Mercedes-Benz Museum
- Porsche Museum
- Ludwigsburg Palace
- Enjoy Panoramic Views from Stuttgart TV Tower (Fernsehturm)
- Wilhelma Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Take a Day Trip to the
Black Forest or Hohenzollern Castle
Stepping into a German beer tent—whether at the Cannstatter Volksfest or Oktoberfest—is like entering a world of lively tradition, music, and camaraderie. Here’s what the atmosphere is like:
1. The Buzzing Energy 🍻🎶
The moment you walk in, you're met with a roaring mix of laughter, clinking beer mugs, and traditional German folk music played by a live brass band. The air is thick with the scent of roasting meats, fresh pretzels, and frothy beer.
2. Traditional BLACK FOREST Decor 🎡🏰
The interior is adorned with blue-and-white drapery (Bavaria’s colors), wooden benches, and long communal tables, encouraging a social and festive vibe. Some tents feature painted murals depicting Alpine landscapes or scenes from German folklore.
3. Dirndls, Lederhosen, and Prost! 🥨🍺
Most guests and servers dress in traditional Bavarian attire—women in dirndls and men in lederhosen. Every few minutes, someone starts a cheers ("Prost!"), and the entire tent raises their steins to join in, often breaking into song.
4. The Music and Dancing 🎷💃
A live oompah band plays classics like Ein Prosit (which signals everyone to drink), Schlager hits, and even modern rock and pop songs. As the night goes on, people stand on benches, dance, and sing along—sometimes linking arms with strangers in the spirit of celebration.
5. Food and Beer Flowing Freely 🍗🍻
Waitresses carry massive beer steins (Maß, 1-liter mugs) with impressive skill, and the beer is always fresh, locally brewed, and strong. Hearty Bavarian dishes like pork knuckles, sausages, roasted chicken, and giant pretzels are served non-stop.
6. The Late-Night Festivities 🌙🎊
As the evening progresses, the tent turns into one big party, with everyone singing, toasting, and making new friends. The vibe is warm, welcoming, and full of Gemütlichkeit—a German word for a cozy, cheerful atmosphere of togetherness.