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Welcome to the Schlenkerla Bockbieranstich 2026 in Bamberg
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the historic Schlenkerla brewery tavern in Bamberg's old town taps its Urbock for the new season. The tapping always takes place on the first Thursday after German Unity Day and marks the start of Franconia's bock beer season, which runs until shortly before Epiphany.
Highlights and Attractions at the Bockbieranstich in Bamberg
- The official tapping of the Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock right at the historic brewery
- Standing service in the Dominikanerhof courtyard next to the Schlenkerla tavern
- A strong smoked bock beer at around 6.5 percent alcohol, matured for months in the historic rock cellars beneath the Stephansberg
- Hearty Franconian food served alongside the bock beer in the historic brewery tavern
- A cozy atmosphere in one of Bamberg's oldest and most famous brewery pubs
- A celebration set in Bamberg's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Bamberg
The evening centers on the ceremonial tapping of the Urbock cask, brought up especially for the occasion from the rock cellar. Around the tapping, the Dominikanerhof opens as a standing bar where the freshly tapped beer can be enjoyed together with Franconian specialties. The brewery has not published an official start time for the tapping; the tavern's regular opening hours run year round from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm.
Tickets and Admission for the Bockbieranstich in Bamberg
The Bockbieranstich at Schlenkerla is a free event with no entrance fee or ticket requirement. Visitors simply pay for the beer and food they order on site, either in the brewery tavern or at the standing bar in the Dominikanerhof.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Bamberg
- Bamberg's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, so arriving by train or public transport is preferable to driving
- Schlenkerla is centrally located on Dominikanerstraße and within walking distance of Bamberg's main train station
- Since the tapping is very popular and standing space is limited, arriving early is a good idea
- Early October evenings in Bamberg can already turn cool, so warm clothing is recommended
- Accommodation in Bamberg should be booked well ahead given the popularity of bock beer season
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