Private Hallertau Hop Experience Day Tour from Wolnzach

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Discover the largest hop growing area in the world on this private 6-hour Hallertau hops experience. Ideal for anyone interested in botany, plants and cultivation, this intensive day tour combines culture, agriculture and regional specialities in the heart of Bavaria. Visit the German Hop Museum and learn more about the fascinating history of hops – from plant biology and cultivation methods to international trade. Afterwards you will continue to an active hop farm where your guide will introduce you to the traditions surrounding this important crop. Round off the day with a beer break and a meal voucher in a historic Bavarian brewery inn, gaining up close insights into the home of hops.

What's Included

Admission to the German Hop Museum
20€ per person Food voucher at Schlossbräukeller Au
Visit to a hop farm with guided tour
Expert beer tasting of various beers (3 x 0.1 l)
Private transport (if this option is selected)
Course at the unique Hop Research Center Hüll
Private English, German or Italian tour guide on site
Personal expenses & tips
All services not listed under “Inclusive Services”

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please look for a black BMW X1 with our company logo and your driver holding a board with your name on it.

OR
Meeting point

Please go at the location and look for your guide wearing our company shirt waiting to welcome you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start your Hallertau hops experience at the German Hop Museum in Wolnzach (admission included). Discover exhibitions on the botany of hops, their cultivation history, harvesting methods, connection to brewing and the development of the global hop trade. This visit offers an exciting insight into the importance of hops for Bavarian culture and the brewing industry. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the museum and learn about the region's agricultural heritage.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Drive on your own to Au in der Hallertau, where a relaxed lunch break awaits you in the historic Schlossbräukeller. Enjoy the time to unwind and be enchanted by the atmosphere of this traditional Bavarian brewery inn while tasting regional specialities.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Individual excursion to the Hopfenhof. There you will be warmly welcomed by your personal tour guide and a hop farmer. During a private farm tour you will get to know the family business and get exciting insights into life on the hop farm as well as into the cultivation and harvesting of hops. You will learn interesting facts about the growing and harvesting process, tour the processing area with picking machine and drying system and experience the hops up close among the vines in the hop garden. At the end of your visit, enjoy a leisurely beer break at the Hopfenhof.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by visithallertau.de

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Plantation Tours
Walking Tours
Eco Tours
Nature Walks
Seasonal
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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