Name: Zoiglbier Season Falkenberg 2026
Start: 2026-01-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Zoiglstuben Falkenberg (Kramer Wolf, Hafnerkarl)

Zoigl Falkenberg

About Zoigl Falkenberg

The market town of Falkenberg in the Tirschenreuth district is one of the five main centres of Zoigl brewing in the Upper Palatinate. Throughout the year, the two active Zoigl taverns, Kramer Wolf and Hafnerkarl, take turns serving the "Echter Zoigl vom Kommunbrauer" – a bottom-fermented beer brewed in the communal brewery. Recognisable by the hanging Zoigl star, each serving point resembles a small Volksfest with hearty Upper Palatinate snacks. Against the picturesque backdrop of Falkenberg Castle, Zoigl culture is a living intangible cultural heritage.

Dates 03 Jan — 22 Dec 2026

Venue Falkenberg (09375)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Zoigl Falkenberg — edition 2026

In 2026, the Falkenberg Zoigl taverns Kramer Wolf and Hafnerkarl will serve year-round on a rotating basis. Kramer Wolf opens, among others, Jan 3–6, Mar 13–16, and Oct 16–19, 2026 (Fri–Sun from 11 am); Hafnerkarl, among others, Dec 19–22, 2026. The dates follow a rotating calendar.

The 2026 Zoigl season in Falkenberg extends throughout the entire year. The Kramer Wolf Zoigl tavern serves from Friday to Sunday from 11 am and opens approximately once a month, including January 3–6, March 13–16, and October 16–19, 2026. The Hafnerkarl tavern has different opening hours on different days (Friday from 2 pm, Saturday/Sunday from 10 am, Monday from 5 pm) and opens, among others, December 19–22, 2026. Both taverns follow a rotating calendar; each serving point is recognisable by the Zoigl star and resembles a small Volksfest with hearty snacks. The continuously updated calendar can be viewed on zoiglbier.de and the official Zoigl calendar.

Highlights Zoigl Falkenberg 2026

"Echter Zoigl vom Kommunbrauer" (protected brand)
Two active Zoigl taverns: Kramer Wolf and Hafnerkarl
Zoigl star as a sign of the open tavern
Intangible cultural heritage of the Upper Palatinate, backdrop of Falkenberg Castle

Programme Zoigl Falkenberg 2026

Kramer Wolf – incl. Jan 3–6, Mar 13–16, Oct 16–19, 2026; Fri–Sun from 11 am
Hafnerkarl – incl. Dec 19–22, 2026; Fri from 2 pm, Sat/Sun from 10 am, Mon from 5 pm
Further dates spread throughout the year in rotating shifts

Prices Zoigl Falkenberg 2026

Free admission; Zoigl beer and Upper Palatinate snacks for purchase at the respective open tavern.

Practical information

Practical information — Zoigl Falkenberg

Getting There

Falkenberg is located in the Tirschenreuth district, accessible via the A93 (Wiesau/Mitterteich exit) and state roads. The Zoigl taverns are located in the town centre below the castle.

Admission

Admission is free; Zoigl beer and snacks are available for purchase at the respective open tavern (Zoigl star as an indicator).

Tip

Check the current Zoigl calendar before your visit (e.g., zoiglbier.de), as Kramer Wolf and Hafnerkarl open on a rotating basis.

Zoigl at the Foot of the Castle

The market town of Falkenberg in the northern Upper Palatinate, known for its distinctive Falkenberg Castle, is one of the five "capitals" of Zoigl brewing, alongside Windischeschenbach/Neuhaus, Eslarn, and Mitterteich. Located in the Tirschenreuth district, the town maintains a centuries-old brewing tradition that is part of everyday life here.

Communal Brewing and the Zoigl Star

Zoigl is brewed in the Kommunbrauhaus: a communal brewery where the communal brewers produce their wort using traditional methods, ferment it at home, and serve the finished beer in their own Zoigl tavern. The displayed six-pointed Zoigl star indicates which tavern is currently open. The brand "Echter Zoigl vom Kommunbrauer" stands for originality and quality.

Kramer Wolf and Hafnerkarl

Two Zoigl taverns are active in Falkenberg. Kramer Wolf regularly serves from Friday to Sunday from 11 am, opening approximately once a month throughout the year. Hafnerkarl has different opening hours on different days (Friday from 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am, Monday from 5 pm). Both taverns follow a rotating calendar, which can be viewed on zoiglbier.de and the official Zoigl calendar.

Intangible Cultural Heritage

Upper Palatinate Zoigl culture has been recognised as intangible cultural heritage under the UNESCO Convention since 2018. Visiting a Zoigl tavern in Falkenberg combines hearty conviviality, delicious snacks, and the unique atmosphere of a historic market town with a castle – an authentic piece of the Upper Palatinate Forest.