Tettnanger Hopfenwandertag

A Tradition Between Hop Garden and Lake Constance

The Tettnang region is one of Germany's best-known hop-growing areas — Tettnanger hops enjoy a top reputation among brewers worldwide. Every two years, on the first Sunday in August, the Tettnang Hop Growers Association invites you to the Hopfenwandertag: a day when you can not only see the hop gardens but also experience them in liquid form.

Four Kilometers, Four to Five Themed Villages

The walking trail leads along the four-kilometer-long Tettnanger Hopfenpfad between Tettnang and the district of Siggenweiler. Along the way, the farms and meadows transform into four to five themed villages where breweries from Germany, the Lake Constance region, and abroad serve their beers. More than 30 breweries are represented at the Hopfenwandertag — from small craft breweries to major brands from Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Austria, and Switzerland.

Admission, Glass, and Vouchers in One Wristband

The concept is simple: upon entry, you receive an admission wristband, a glass, and several vouchers. With the vouchers, you can sample the beers at the stands, and you get to keep the glass. The price in the recent past was around 12 euros per person. Free shuttle buses run between Tettnang, Siggenweiler, and the parking lots on the outskirts of town.

Music, Hop Culture, and the Tettnanger

Between the beer stands, brass bands, fanfares, and rock oldie bands provide the atmosphere. Those who want to learn more about hop cultivation can combine guided tours of the hop gardens or a visit to the Tettnanger Hopfenmuseum (Tettnang Hop Museum) with the program. Tettnang, with just under 20,000 inhabitants, is a small town in the Bodenseekreis district, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and is located just a few kilometers north of Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance.