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Beer and Pretzels, a Baking Experience

Roll, twist and top your own Bavarian pretzels at Zum Bauer while tasting three half-liter Bavarian beers: Helles, Dunkles and Weissbier. A fun, hands-on evening of pretzels, beer and stories in the heart of Garmisch.

Why Choose Beer and Pretzels at Zum Bauer?

A truly fun way to learn about the two most influential ingredients in a Bavarian’s life. At Zum Bauer, our charming former historic bakery steps from the pedestrian zone in Garmisch, we’ll have you laughing and rolling pretzels while tasting the three most consumed types of Bavarian beer.

Over three hours you’ll learn the art of true Bavarian pretzel making, twisting and topping three pretzels of your own, while we entertain you with the stories and history of Bavarian beer.

Your evening is led by Jake, a beer expert extraordinaire with 19 years of experience leading beer seminars. He’ll guide you through every pour with the stories, history and fun facts behind each one. Three beers, a schnapps and the whole pretzel course are all included in the price.

Guests shaping pretzels at Zum Bauer in Garmisch-PartenkirchenZum Bauer, a former historic bakery in GarmischPretzel making class at Zum BauerFresh Bavarian pretzels at Zum Bauer

What’s Included

  • ✓A hands-on, three-hour Bavarian pretzel-making course
  • ✓Three pretzels per person that you twist and create yourself
  • ✓Your choice of toppings and dips
  • ✓Three half-liter Bavarian beers per person: Helles, Dunkles and Weissbier
  • ✓One shot of Bavarian schnapps per person
  • ✓Stories and history of Bavarian beer from Jake, your beer-expert host

Your Evening at a Glance

8:00 p.m.
Welcome to Zum Bauer
Meet your host at Zum Bauer, Griesstraße 1, in the heart of Garmisch.

Pretzels
Twist, Shape & Top
Learn to roll and twist a true Bavarian pretzel, then pick your toppings and dips for each of your three.

Beer
Helles, Dunkles & Weissbier
Taste the three most consumed Bavarian beers, a half liter each, while hearing the stories and history behind them.

~11:00 p.m.
Prost & Farewell
Enjoy your pretzels fresh from the oven. The evening ends back at Zum Bauer.

Times are approximate and may vary slightly with group size.

What to Know Before You Go

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Meeting Point
Zum Bauer, Griesstraße 1, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, close to public transportation.
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Adults Only
Beer is included, so all participants must be 18 or older.
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Allergies
Not recommended for guests with food allergies. Not wheelchair accessible.
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Languages
Offered in English and German, for up to 22 guests.
Make It a Bigger Day

Join our Walking Tour of Garmisch-Partenkirchen from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., then head straight to Zum Bauer for beer and pretzels.

Why Book Directly With Us?

Booking directly through All Things Garmisch means you’re working with Jake and our local team, not a third-party marketplace. Zum Bauer is our own home base in Garmisch, and we’re here to answer your questions before and after you book.

Celebrating a birthday, team outing or group trip? Message us ahead of time and we’ll do everything we can to make your evening special (subject to availability).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any baking experience?

Not at all. We guide you step by step through shaping, twisting and topping your pretzels.

Which beers are included?

Three half-liter Bavarian beers per person: a Helles, a Dunkles and a Weissbier.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes. Because beer is included, all participants must be 18 or older.

Where do we meet?

At Zum Bauer, Griesstraße 1, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The evening ends back at the same spot.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund.

What languages is it offered in?

The experience is offered in English and German.

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An Incredible Pretzel-Making Experience at Zum Bauer! 🥨 Our pretzel-making class at Zum Bauer was an incredible experience and a highlight of our trip to Germany! We had so much fun learning the art of making traditional Bavarian pretzels Lena was our incredible instructor, from shaping the dough to choosing our own toppings. The experience was hands-on, entertaining, and delicious! It was wonderful to learn something new while enjoying a taste of Bavarian culture. We left with wonderful memories, new skills, and, of course, delicious pretzels. This is a must-do experience for anyone visiting the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area. I highly recommend it!
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Sheri Jones
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Lena was a wonderful teacher & a delight to learn pretzel making from. We had an awesome time & would highly recommend taking the class. The best thing the pretzels were delicious!
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Marcee Keller
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Lena did a wonderful job. She definitely was a knowledgeable expert, and also very personable. And genuine. And made us feel like we were capable of success. We loved the story of her learning to bake from her grandfather. And the intimacy of a four-person group. The large variety of Toppings was and unexpected surprise! What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
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Ann Keller-Lally
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This is a perfect rainy day activity and opportunity to do something unique! Loved learning about the history and various techniques for pretzel twisting! Thank you Lena for a wonderful class!
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Wir haben den Brezen-Backkurs bei Lena gebucht. Es hat uns riesig Spaß gemacht in die bayrische Backkunst zu schnuppern. Lena hat uns mit ihrem Brezen-Wissen begeistert und den Kurs angenehm angeleitet. Wir würden jedem dieses Brezel-Back-Erlebnis bei Lena empfehlen! Vielen Dank für den schönen Back-Kurs :)
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Cassandra Hallaj-Rodriguez
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Absolutely amazing experience
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Sandy Miller
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Our group of 10 had the absolute best time at our pretzel-making class! The sweet lady who led our class was so much fun and made the whole experience even better. Jake, the owner, stopped in later and shared some of the history of the area with us, which was such a cool added bonus. Such a quaint little shop with great food, drinks, atmosphere, and people. We had the best time and would absolutely recommend it!
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Corey Mireau
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Such a fun and amazing experience, staff; educational and delicious!!