Eichstätt

Melting Flavors and Cuisines

Regional foods are very popular in Eichstätt – and the local food is inspired by three distinct regional cuisines. Eichstätt is located in Franconia but the local cuisine is also influenced by the nearby cooking traditions of old-Bavaria and Swabia.

A local specialty is the Altmühltal Lamb, known for its flavorful and tender cuts. The sheep graze the herbs growing in juniper meadows all summer long, giving the meat its unique flavor and consistency. Furthermore, Eichstätt innkeepers and restaurant owners take pride in celebrating all four seasons with special culinary events.

World Champion Beer from the Bishop’s Seat

Eichstätt beer is known worldwide for its quality. The local brewery “Privatbrauerei Hofmühl” has won the beer world championships numerous times.

Prince-Bishop Wilhelm von Reichenau founded the brewery 500 years ago. Today, its beer is no longer brewed to the wishes of the bishop, but locals still love to enjoy it next to the bishop’s dome. Many beer festivals take place in this location throughout the year, including the “Bavarian Beer Week” that kicks off every year on April 23rd with the “Day of the Beer.” Participating vendors not only serve beer in a glass, they also excel at creating wonderful food dishes with beer as an ingredients.

The Beer Must Always Flow

That is the title of a beer-themed city tour through Eichstätt. Tracing back the history of old breweries and inns, participants are spell-bound by stories from market visitors, dyeing works apprentices, and the “Sausackschleifer,” the local Mardi Gras club. A small beer tasting is built in.

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