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Welcome to the Ammerndorfer Bockbiernacht 2026
On the market square of Ammerndorf, in the Fürth district of Middle Franconia, the traditional Dorn-Bräu brewery invites guests to the Ammerndorfer Bockbiernacht on October 17, 2026. The family brewery was founded in 1503 and has been owned by the Murmann family since 1730; today it is run in its tenth generation by Helmut Murmann together with his daughters Christine Murmann and Claudia Behounek-Murmann.
Highlights and Attractions at the Ammerndorfer Bockbiernacht
- The tapping of the Ammerndorfer Bock, a bottom fermented, amber coloured strong beer at around 6.2 percent alcohol
- A celebration right on the historic market square in front of the brewery
- Serving of the seasonal bock beer, traditionally brewed from October through spring
- A down to earth, family run atmosphere at one of Middle Franconia's oldest breweries
- A meeting point for locals and bock beer fans from the Nuremberg/Fürth region
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Ammerndorf
The Ammerndorfer Bockbiernacht takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. An exact time for the tapping ceremony has not yet been published by the brewery; in previous years the ceremonial tapping took place in the evening. Further program details for 2026 will be announced by Dorn-Bräu closer to the date on the brewery's website.
Admission and Prices for the 2026 Bockbiernacht
Entry to the Ammerndorfer Bockbiernacht is free; guests only pay for the bock beer served on site. Current drink prices for 2026 have not yet been published by the brewery.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Surroundings in Ammerndorf
- The nearest train station is in Roßtal, about 4 kilometers away; Nuremberg is around 19 kilometers away, with regular bus connections
- The market square with the brewery sits centrally in Ammerndorf's town center and is easy to reach on foot
- October evenings can turn cool, so a warm jacket is a good idea
- Bock beer evenings at smaller Franconian breweries tend to draw good crowds, so arriving early is worthwhile
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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