Hofbrauhaus Beer Hall, Munich (must see)
The Hofbräuhaus is probably the best-known “watering hole” in Munich. Dating all the way back to 1589, this beer hall was founded by the Duke of Bavaria, Wilhelm V, and originally, surprisingly enough, was not open to the public. Luckily for today's tourists and locals, though, in 1828 it finally opened up to the masses. Today, this hospitable spot, thick with traditional atmosphere and friendly vibes, is where you can come to enjoy typical Bavarian food to your heart's content, listen to the Oompah band play loudly on stage, and gulp down the rich Hofbräuhaus beer in large, one-liter steins, which the Germans call a Mass.
The Bavarian Beer Purity Law, passed in 1516, states that only natural ingredients can be used for beer brewing. To this day, this law is still duly adhered to and the beers of Munich, including Hofbräuhaus, are held to that high, delicious standard of beer making.
In the 20th century, on 24 February 1920, Hofbräuhaus also made a mark in history as the site where Adolf Hitler announced the official program of the Nazi Party, then relatively small. Initially, the party's chief of propaganda, he was elected Leader (or Führer) of the Party during a meeting at the Hofbräuhaus, on 29 July 1921.
If you want to take home one of the authentic huge Hofbräuhaus beer mugs, you can find them at the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl gift shop at 10 to 15 Euros apiece. Just don’t tell any of your German friends that you might be willing to fill it up with something other than the pure, golden Hofbräuhaus beer. Never!!!
The Bavarian Beer Purity Law, passed in 1516, states that only natural ingredients can be used for beer brewing. To this day, this law is still duly adhered to and the beers of Munich, including Hofbräuhaus, are held to that high, delicious standard of beer making.
In the 20th century, on 24 February 1920, Hofbräuhaus also made a mark in history as the site where Adolf Hitler announced the official program of the Nazi Party, then relatively small. Initially, the party's chief of propaganda, he was elected Leader (or Führer) of the Party during a meeting at the Hofbräuhaus, on 29 July 1921.
If you want to take home one of the authentic huge Hofbräuhaus beer mugs, you can find them at the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl gift shop at 10 to 15 Euros apiece. Just don’t tell any of your German friends that you might be willing to fill it up with something other than the pure, golden Hofbräuhaus beer. Never!!!
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Hofbrauhaus Beer Hall on Map
Sight Name: Hofbrauhaus Beer Hall
Sight Location: Munich, Germany (See walking tours in Munich)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
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Sight Location: Munich, Germany (See walking tours in Munich)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
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Straddling the banks of the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps, Bavaria’s capital Munich is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous attractions.
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Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Third Reich Munich Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
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