Can’t wait ’til Oktoberfest? The Berg, Germany’s second largest beer festival held from June 1 to June 12 in Erlangen, should tide you over. Although it attracts 1 million+ visitors, far fewer foreigners attend this festival than Munich’s more famous one. That could be good news for travelers seeking a more authentic Bavarian booze fest. And if you get tired of guzzling beer, the Franconia wine region surrounds Erlangen.

Beer Fest Lives up to its Bavarian Roots