Munich Strong Beer Festival, March 10th - April 2ndPhoto:DPAThink you could drink even the sturdiest of Bavarian's under the table? Perhaps lesser known than its sibling Oktoberfest, the Starkbierfest (Strong Beer Festival) takes place over three weeks this month in breweries across Munich. The festival’s roots can be traced back to Paulaner monk Brother Barnabas, who had a desire for a strong beer to fill his tummy when fasting for lent. Fish Festival, Saarland, March 11th - 19thPhoto: DPAThough the region is nowhere near the sea, the state of Saarland is making the most of the fruits of its river by putting on a week-long fish festival. The revellers won't be drinking German beer, but the traditional Irish Guinness instead.

Source: The Local March 02, 2017 12:11 UTC