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Munich Sees Record Surge in Hotel Bookings for Starkbierzeit 2025

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Munich’s Starkbierzeit 2025 is driving an unprecedented surge in travel demand, with hotel bookings skyrocketing across both domestic and international markets. Compared to last year, domestic hotel searches have surged by 644% YoY, with a 415% increase in bookings, signaling a massive appetite among German travelers for Bavaria’s famed “strong beer” festival.

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But it’s not just domestic demand that is fueling the boom—international interest has skyrocketed, with hotel bookings from major European and global cities showing record-breaking growth:
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Source: Adara, a RateGain Company

Paris3,900% YoY increase
Vienna2,100% YoY increase
Frankfurt600% YoY increase
London713% YoY increase
New York300% YoY increase

With Munich’s hotels filling up fast, this surge underscores Starkbierzeit’s transformation into a global springtime festival, drawing beer lovers from around the world eager to experience Bavaria’s strongest brews and lively beer hall traditions.

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