6th Beer Festival on the Dielengraben between Werra and Welfenschloss with regional breweries
Since its first edition, the Hann. Münden Beer Festival has positioned itself as a small but distinguished beer festival. Instead of a wide variety of types with numerous breweries, the festival focuses on conscious selection: two regional breweries with an artisanal profile are given the space to present their beers in detail. This distinguishes the festival from the large beer festivals in the metropolises, which often prioritize quantity over quality.
The Mündener Ratsbrauhaus is the city brewery of Hann. Münden and stands in the tradition of several hundred years of Münden brewing history. Artisanal production in smaller quantities, reference to historical recipes, and regional anchoring make the Ratsbrauhaus an authentic representative of the North German brewing tradition.
The Braumanufaktur Steckenpferd from Kassel is a modern craft beer brewery with an innovative range. IPA, Stout, Porter, Sour Beer, and experimental cuvées define its profile. The combination of the traditional Mündener Ratsbrauhaus and the modern Kassel manufactory creates an exciting spectrum at the festival, covering the entire range of contemporary brewing.
The Dielengraben is one of Hann. Münden's most idyllic promenades. Located directly between the Werra and Welfenschloss, it offers a setting that combines water, architecture, and city history. On warm May days, when the Werra River reflects the sky and the Welfenschloss forms the backdrop, an atmosphere is created that makes the festival more than just a beer fair.
On Friday, May 8th, 2026, Stromfrei will perform – an acoustic band that lives up to its name and plays without amplifiers. On Saturday, May 9th, 2026, Feierklang will take the stage with a more festive, energetic program. The choice of bands suits the festival character: artisanal, with profile, without oversized stage shows.
Since its inception, the Beer Festival has carved out a firm place in Hann. Münden's event calendar. The combination of two distinguished breweries, an idyllic location, and high-quality live music makes the festival a manageable yet atmospherically rich experience.
The pairing of Mündener Ratsbrauhaus and Kassel's Steckenpferd is programmatic: North German brewing tradition meets South German craft beer innovation on the Dielengraben. This spectrum allows visitors to taste both classic beer styles like Pils, Helles, and Weizen, as well as modern IPAs, Stouts, and experimental varieties.
Dielengraben between Werra and Welfenschloss, 34346 Hann. Münden.
By train to Hann. Münden station, then a short walk to the old town. By car via the A7 or A38 motorways.
May 8th – 9th, 2026 (Friday and Saturday), starting daily from 4 PM.
Free admission. Beer and food for purchase.
Hann. Münden Marketing. For current information, visit hann.muenden-marketing.de/bier-festival-2 and hann.muenden-erlebnisregion.de.
Mündener Ratsbrauhaus (Hann. Münden), Braumanufaktur Steckenpferd (Kassel).
Friday 8 May: Stromfrei. Saturday 9 May: Feierklang.
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