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Beer and Wine of Central and Eastern Europe

Beer

When writing about beverages in Central Europe, there is no other possibility than to start talking about beer, the most widespread of all beverages on sale in the region. The Czech Republic, Germany and Austria belong among the top 5 beer drinking countries, with an annual per capita consumption of 156 (41.2 gals), 116 (30.6 gals) and 108 (28.5 gals) liters respectively. In light of that fact, there is no surprise, that you can find there the best beer in the world!

Beer has been brewed in this region ever since and it is served almost everywhere! It is recommended to drink beer in pubs rather than at home as it is a great opportunity to meet with friends. The Czech love affair with beer goes beyond just drinking it – we have developed a unique beer bath and festivals in its honor! Moreover, do you know any other place where beer is the cheapest drink?

Even though many beer trademarks have earned a very good reputation on foreign markets as well, tasting them in the country of their origin possesses undoubtedly a special appeal! If you are a real beer lover, you should definitely not miss our Beer tour!

Therefore, we would like to invite you for wandering through our unique beer culture in the beer heart of Europe with its uniqueness, special cuisine, friendly atmosphere and, most importantly, with a good beer!

Wine

From the point of view of geographical location, some of the vineyard areas in Central Europe are located at the same latitudes as Newfoundland. Despite this fact, there is a favorable climate allowing creation of the northernmost located vineyards in the whole world. The history of vineyards in Central Europe goes back all the way to the first century AD when the Roman soldiers entered this region for the first time.

Set up of larger vineyards and their expansion into more northern areas was happening hand in hand with the process of Christianization. The tradition and culture of winemaking has a really strong, long and rich history in this region. Each sub-region produces specific and unmistakable types of wine. Wine gave also the opportunity for a creation of unique wine streets and cellars, as well as fall wine celebrations, which are a unique probe into the local customs and traditions, which should not be forgotten. While biking, you will have a chance to visit the most famous wine regions of the Czech Republic such as Znojmo, Palava, Mutenice, Litomerice, Melnik. There are also wine regions in Austria and Germany. It ´s worth remembering Weinviertel (“the wine district”) in Austria and Sachsen in Germany.

The same way, there are many varieties of wine itself, there are many ways to enjoy the wine in restaurants, visiting wine producers and many other attractions make it possible to find your own way to wine. Certainly, the best way to wine is, and will be, going down several steps to a cellar, where it is possible to get to know and experience precious moments of culinary wine pleasure.

If you enjoy wine and are interested in learning more about the wine culture, than you should come with us on a tour to the Moravian-Austrian boarder region and to follow the traditional wine trails. Each of the visited regions has its own specific character, but all together create a countryside full of varieties, diversities, colors and beauty.