Munich's spring beer festival, held on the same Theresienwiese grounds as Oktoberfest but on a smaller, more local scale.
Held on the same Theresienwiese grounds that host Oktoberfest each autumn, Frühlingsfest is Munich's spring equivalent — smaller, less crowded with tourists, and considered by many locals to be the more relaxed, authentic version of the city's beer festival tradition.
Special spring beers, brewed specifically for the occasion, are poured in large tents alongside classic Bavarian fare — pretzels, roast chicken and sausages — giving visitors a genuine taste of Munich beer culture without Oktoberfest's crowds.